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Coming up on the Milford Patch calendar: The Craftworkers' Guild Harvest Shop

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Good morning to you Milford! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Milford candidates offered free Patch profiles for 2026 election
  • How Milford's Harriet Wilson anchors a statewide Black history conference tour
  • See how Milford fared in this week's Friday Night Football

Also on today's calendar: The Craftworkers' Guild Harvest Shop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 64, low: 50.
  • Monday: Breezy with a shower in spots, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2026 New Hampshire Federal, State, And County Candidates: Tell Patch Readers Why You Are Running (patch.com) — Milford-area candidates running for state, federal, or county offices in 2026 are invited to share their campaign messages directly with local readers through free candidate profiles on Patch. Those running in competitive races can submit original statements and a photo, which will be featured on Milford-related Patch sites and included in New Hampshire voter guides ahead of the November general election.
   

2. 20th Annual Black New England Conference In Manchester Set For Oct. 23 to Oct. 24 (patch.com) — Milford is featured as a stop on Black Heritage Trail NH's October 23–24 conference bus tours, highlighting Harriet E. Wilson and the town's abolitionist history. The Manchester-based event will include talks by Joy Reid and George "Conscious" Lee, plus panels and workshops on Black autonomy and historical erasure across New Hampshire.
   

3. Second half surge leads Manchester Central to FNF game of the week (wmur.com) — Milford football fans will note Manchester West topped Milford 27–16 in this week's Division II matchup, as part of a busy Friday Night Football slate. The roundup also highlights wins by Pinkerton, Souhegan, Campbell, and several other New Hampshire programs across all three divisions.
   

4. New Hampshire Bank ATM Loader Accused of Stealing $259,574, Spending the Loot on Cars, Luxury Cruise (newsbreak.com) — A former Milford resident who loaded cash into New Hampshire ATMs is accused by federal prosecutors of stealing more than $259,000 and spending it on vehicles, a cruise, and other purchases. The indictment, filed in August, charges Christopher Skinner and a co-defendant with multiple bank theft and money laundering counts, carrying potentially lengthy prison terms if convicted.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Anyone in town looking for a plow guy this season?
    My business that I own and operate will be taking on contracts for the 26/27 season! EZ Home Service LLC send a text to 978-274-8390 for a free… (Nextdoor Milford North)
  • Marathon Staffing posted a job opening for Production Associate in Milford. Apply here.
  • Ocean State posted a job opening for Temporary Seasonal Retail Store Associate- Part-Time-Various Shifts and Weekend Availability in Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milford here.

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 has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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