Milford Daily News

The Milford Daily News is a daily newspaper based in Milford, Massachusetts, serving the local community as well as surrounding areas in Norfolk and Worcester counties. It is published and overseen by The MetroWest Daily News, and both publications are under the ownership of Gannett.

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Northborough children alert police to 10 ducklings in storm drain

1 week ago | milforddailynews.com | Beth McDermott

Ten ducklings were rescued from a storm drain in Northborough, thanks to observant children. Northborough police and public works employees collaborated to retrieve the ducklings. The ducklings were reunited with their mother about 20 minutes after their rescue. Thanks to some alert children starting to enjoy summer off from school, 10 ducklings were rescued from a storm drain and reunited with their mother on Thursday, June 19.
Feeling the heat? Cool your body in seconds using your pulse points: Video

1 week ago | milforddailynews.com | Maryal Miller Carter

Hydration is essential for avoiding heat stress, but when summer fun hits, it can be easy to overheat despite our best efforts. Luckily, there’s a handy trick that can help quickly cool your body when the heat gets the best of you. The secret is applying something cold to pulse points. This simple technique can do wonders to lower body temperature quickly when you're feeling overheated, have a fever or experiencing a heat-related illness.
Mass Pike lane closures June 20-23 in Newton, Weston to cause delays

1 week ago | milforddailynews.com | Beth McDermott

Lane closures will once again occur on the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) in Newton and Weston this weekend, June 20-23, as part of a bridge demolition. According to a community announcement, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation is implementing the closure to allow its crews to demolish a bridge on the Pike that spans the MBTA railroad. This weekend's lane closures are the second of two planned weekend events.
Milford opens free outdoor Fitness Court Studio with mural and workouts

1 week ago | milforddailynews.com | Beth McDermott

A new Fitness Court Studio, a handicap-accessible outdoor gym, opens June 21 in Milford Town Park. The studio features seven exercise stations and a mural by Massachusetts artist Carol Abram. The project is a partnership between Milford Parks and Recreation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the National Fitness Campaign.
Medway MA elementary school's students help paint mural that reflects their community

1 week ago | milforddailynews.com | Beth McDermott

McGovern Elementary School students collaborated with artist Joshua Winer to create a 30-foot-long mural. The mural, titled "Windows and Mirrors," incorporates student artwork and a mosaic mirror reflecting the school's motto. Funding for the project was provided by a $5,000 grant from the Medway Foundation for Education. Students at the McGovern Elementary School in Medway recently teamed with a local artist to create a vibrant mural on display near the school's front entrance.
Milford Lions Club names 2025 scholarship recipients from two schools

1 week ago | milforddailynews.com | Beth McDermott

The Milford Lions Club awarded three $1,500 scholarships to Milford High School graduates and one to a Hopedale Jr-Sr High School graduate. Applicants were required to have a 3.0 GPA or higher, be enrolled in an accredited institution and demonstrate community commitment. Recipients were chosen based on a scoring system evaluated by Lions Club members. The Milford Lions Club honored this year's scholarship recipients during its June 10 meeting, according to a community announcement.
Meet the cheetah cubs that Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon is raising by hand

2 weeks ago | milforddailynews.com | Beth McDermott

Three cheetah cubs were born in early May at Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon. The cubs’ mother rejected them, a rare but not uncommon occurrence for first-time cheetah mothers, leading zoo staff to hand-rear them. The cubs will be on display at the zoo this summer and their names will be released soon. Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon has announced the recent birth of three cheetah cubs, terming it a significant milestone for the zoo and its animal care team.
Framingham’s summer concert series kicks off June 27 with fireworks, food

2 weeks ago | milforddailynews.com | Beth McDermott

Framingham's Friday Night Concert Series returns this summer with a mobile format, with shows held in a different park each week. The series runs from June 27 until August 22, with concerts held on Fridays from 6-8 p.m., excluding July 4. The series offers diverse musical genres, including rock, pop, funk, country and alternative. Framingham's Friday Night Concert Series is back, and this time it's going mobile. This summer's concert series will run from June 27 to Aug.
Marlborough man, 73, writes 'outrageous' obituary for himself

2 weeks ago | milforddailynews.com | Norman Miller

Thomas Wellen, a longtime Marlborough resident, recently died at age 73, penning his own humorous obituary. The obituary included fictional anecdotes, such as fleeing the state and a superhero career cut short by a spandex allergy. On a serious note, Wellen was president and CEO from 1994 to 2006 at St. Mary's Credit Union in Marlborough.
'To get to the Final Four is a great accomplishment in itself': Hopedale falls to Pioneer Valley in D5 baseball state semifinal

2 weeks ago | milforddailynews.com | Michael Shattuck

WESTFIELD — Fourth-seeded Hopedale did claim an early 1-0 lead over Pioneer Valley Regional June 11 in a Division 5 baseball state semifinal. Little did the Blue Raiders know that would be their only lead. The top-seeded Panthers scored the next 11 runs and rolled to a 12-2 victory at Westfield State's Bud and Jim Hagan Field. Pioneer takes on Boston English in the title game at Polar Park, at a date and time to be announced.