🌱 ‘It’s A Blessing’: Milford Woman Defies Odds After Double Lung Transplant

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In today's newsletter:

• Milford woman's remarkable recovery after life-saving double lung transplant
• Milford middle school teacher honored as district's top educator
• Major fentanyl seizure in Worcester County raises regional safety concerns

Also on today's calendar: Halloween Folded Book Art Workshop at CraftRoots Brewery and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 65, low: 44.
• Sunday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'It's A Blessing': Milford Woman Defies Odds After Double Lung Transplant — Milford readers meet a local woman who survived a rare double lung transplant, sharing how her recovery, gratitude, and resilience are inspiring neighbors across town. (Milford Patch)
   

• Milford Middle School Teacher Wins District's Top Educator Award — Families in Milford can celebrate as a local middle school teacher earns the district's top educator award, spotlighting classroom dedication and student impact. (Milford Patch)
   

• More Than 470 Grams Of Fentanyl Seized In Worcester County Drug Case — A recent Worcester County drug investigation led to the seizure of more than 470 grams of fentanyl, highlighting ongoing regional efforts to curb dangerous opioid trafficking that also affects communities like Milford and neighboring towns. (Worcester Patch)
   

📸 Around Milford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Milford

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Halloween Folded Book Art Workshop at CraftRoots Brewery →
  CraftRoots Brewing, 4 Industrial Rd, Milford
  2:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Abraham's Table Series: One Creator: Many Paths, Finding Common Ground →
  The Islamic Society of Greater Milford, 2 W Elm St, Hopkinton
  3:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Columbus Day Early Opening at PINZ →
  PiNZ, 110 S Main St, Milford
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 9
• Karaoke with DJ Tank →
  PiNZ, 110 S Main St, Milford
  9:00 pm
• Friday Night Karaoke at PINZ Milford, No Cover →
  PiNZ, 110 S Main St, Milford
  10:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Free Kids Pancakes →
  Rail Trail Flatbread Company, 223 Main Street, Milford
  10:00 am
• Live Music Saturday: Full Count at PINZ Milford, No Cover →
  PiNZ, 110 S Main St, Milford
  8:00 pm
• Live Bands- Every Saturday →
  PiNZ, 110 S Main St, Milford
  8:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• In Harmony Against Hunger →
  St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 537 Bolton St, Marlboro
  3:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Life Expressions Paint Night at CraftRoots Brewery →
  CraftRoots Brewing, 4 Industrial Rd, Milford
  6:30 pm
Friday October 16
• Next Size Up Kids' In Person Consignment Event →
  Portuguese Club, 119 Prospect Heights, Milford
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Next Size Up Kids Consignment Event →
  119 Prospect Heights, Milford
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• October Gratification Post: In Memory of Sonia Cordeiro Benjamin —Milford Youth Center Read on Patch
• Looking for Donations for our 2026 MYC After-School Thanksgiving Dinner! —Milford Youth Center Read on Patch
• Now Hiring: Rental Staff & YouthWorks Supervisor At MYC! —Milford Youth Center Read on Patch

• SeraCare Life Sciences, Inc. posted a job opening for QA Labeling Specialist in Milford. Apply here.
• Human Services Management Corporation posted a job opening for Insurance Coordinator in Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hopedale

• What Joe Perry said about Steven Tyler ahead of Aerosmith's upcoming reunion, and five other rockstar secrets he spilled (bostonglobe.com)

Hopkinton

• Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Oct. 8: HOP awarded $625K in federal funding (hopkintonindependent.com)
• Professional Insights: Why buying now may make sense (hopkintonindependent.com)
• Hopkinton, MA Select Board — October 2, 2026 (meetingwatch.org)

Westborough

• New Montessori School To Open In Westborough (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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