Milford Year In Review: 5 Biggest Stories Of 2018

MILFORD, MA- This year Sira Naturals got the first recreational marijuana license in the state, Comcast gave refunds to thousands of customers and a long time Friendly's restaurant closed shop without warning. Take a look back at the five most-read stories on Milford Patch in 2018.

Milford's Sira Naturals Gets First Recreational Marijuana License

MILFORD, MA—Milford-based Sira Naturals has been named the first business in Massachusetts to be awarded a license to grow adult-use cannabis in the state, according to multiple reports.. Read more.

Milford Teacher Allegedly Masturbated In Front Of Teen At Walmart

MILFORD, MA—A teacher at a Milford school is facing charges after allegedly performing a sex act at Walmart in front of a teenaged employee in a restroom, according to reports.. Read more.

20,000 MA Customers Getting Comcast Refunds, Canceled Debts

Comcast is paying refunds and canceling debts for more than 20,000 of its customers in Massachusetts as part of a settlement that alleges the cable company violated state consumer protection laws by using deceptive advertising. Read more.

Milford Friendly's Closes Abruptly, 'Ceasing Operations' Sunday

MILFORD, MA—Milford Friendly's employees and its customers found out on Sunday that its store would close at the end of that business day.

With rumors circulating on community boards about the closing, a spokesperson confirmed to Patch that the restaurant had indeed closed.. Read more.

'MHS Accepts Rape': Major Graffiti Damages At Milford School

MILFORD, MA—Two juveniles have been identified and charged in connection with a major graffiti job overnight at Milford High School.
Both the high school and the school's athletic fields and facilities were vandalized, with a "fair amount of graffiti and the words and symbols varied," said Superintendent Kevin McIntyre..Read more.

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