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Hello Milford! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Milford gym visit turned into a major fraud case
  • Why Milford police are probing dangerous attacks on a homeless camp

Also on today's calendar: Furry Scaly Friends Live Animal Show! and 19 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 72, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 68 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man Broke Into Gym Locker, Stole Credit Cards, Milford Police Say (patch.com) — Milford police say a man broke into a locker at the local Planet Fitness, stole a member's credit cards, and used them fraudulently before being arrested. The Middletown resident now faces multiple larceny, identity theft, and credit card charges, plus a Rhode Island warrant, and was held on $258,500 bond ahead of a Milford Superior Court appearance.
   

• Milford investigating after reports of fireworks, rocks being thrown into homeless encampment (wtnh.com) — Milford officials are investigating disturbing reports of rocks and fireworks being thrown into a homeless encampment near the Lowe's store, allegedly sparking fires and vandalism with swastikas. The Beth-El Center says clients have reported escalating attacks since late September, and Mayor Richard Smith urges residents to share any information with Milford police as officers question two suspects.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Vera Mathews (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Ernest R. Marchitto, Sr. (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Ann Close Donohue passed peacefully Tuesday October 6,2026. —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • John Rafferty Jr., age 64, of Orange, passed away on October 7, 2026 —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Michael A. Cifarelli (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Question about lighting up an apartment with NO LIGHTS.
    We just moved into a Milford apartment which has no lights in the living room and main rooms. We will only live here 1 year. What's a suggestion to… (Nextdoor Downtown West)
  • Do we have any professional carpenters in the area?
    I have a dresser leg's upper part that broke while moving. Can anyone replace it? (Nextdoor Downtown West)
  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Orange. Apply here.
  • Baskin Robbins posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Shelton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Orange

  • UConn football hits road looking for bounce back win (wtnh.com)

West Haven

  • Upcoming Open Houses In West Haven (patch.com)
  • Frosolone Honored As West Haven's 2026 Italian American Of The Year (patch.com)

Bridgeport

  • Bridgeport Police Urge Traffic Safety After 3 Fatal Crashes (patch.com)
  • Suspect Accused Of Stabbing Bridgeport Man: Police (patch.com)

Ok Milford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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