Arts + Culture

Milford's Coastal Treasure

The Connecticut Audubon Society at Milford Point Article by Chelsea Spata | Photography by Cliff Schorr On a winter morning at Milford Point, the Coastal Center building stands sentinel between two worlds: the vast salt marsh stretching inland and Long Island Sound opening to the south. The observation tower offers sweeping views of this picturesque landscape, where osprey platforms dot the wetlands and the winter grasses paint the marsh in muted golds and browns. While many of the 315 bird...

Life + Culture

Nell Moll

A Milford Life Well Lived Article by Chelsea Spata | Photography by Mark Arnold, Provided When Nell Moll sits down at the Milford Yacht Club overlooking the harbor, she's surrounded by the threads of a life interwoven with Milford's history. At 73, she's watched this coastal Connecticut town transform from the quiet hamlet of her 1950s childhood into the thriving community it is today—and she's been instrumental in shaping that evolution. "I've lived in a lot of different places," Nell...

Shopping

Step Back in Time

How Miss Dallas' Shop Keeps Small-Town Spirit Alive Article by Chelsea Spata | Photography by Mark Arnold I hear her before I see her. The first thing Lynda Kilgore says to me as I enter the narrow, trinket-lined hallway of Miss. Dallas’ Shop is: “Welcome!” Indeed, the shop is abuzz on this frigid December morning: just around the corner, Lynda is seated at an enormous desk that is part check-out station, part display shelf. She is occupied hand-wrapping items for two visitors, while a third...

Arts + Culture

Keeping Kids' Eyes Up

A Q&A with Paul and Liam Blanchard, Creators of the Cloud Art App Article by Chelsea Spata | Photography by Provided What inspired you to create an app that transforms cloud photos into art? Liam and I have always had fun talking about the animals we see in the clouds. One day we took a photo of a cloud and started drawing on it, thinking this would be a cool activity to have on an iPad. So we decided to build it. The idea grew out of one fun moment into something that helps kids everywhere...

Beauty

What If Wanting to Look Better Isn’t Shallow at All?

I used to think attraction to physical beauty was something we were supposed to outgrow.That caring about how we look meant we hadn’t done enough inner work yet. That wanting to feel confident in our skin was vanity.But that isn’t what Diotima says.Diotima was a woman philosopher and teacher whose ideas appear in Plato’s Symposium. In a text dominated by male voices, she’s the one who teaches Socrates about love. In her teaching, noticing physical beauty or being attracted to someone isn’t...

Professional Services

January Checkup

When most homeowners think about pest problems, spring and summer usually get all the attention. Ants show up in kitchens, wasps build nests near doors, and wildlife becomes more visible around the property. What many people do not realize is that the real damage often starts much earlier. Winter is when pest problems quietly settle in, and January is one of the most important months to stop them before they grow.In Milford, Connecticut, cold temperatures do not eliminate pest activity. They...

Professional Services

The Hidden Damage Pests Cause

When most homeowners think about pest problems, they picture the obvious stuff. A mouse darting across the kitchen floor. Ants lining up along the counter. A squirrel making noise in the attic. Annoying? Absolutely. But usually brushed off as a minor inconvenience.What many people do not realize is that the most expensive and stressful issues tied to pest control are rarely visible at first. The real damage often happens quietly, behind walls, above ceilings, and under insulation. By the time...

Professional Services

New Year’s Resolution:

The start of a new year always brings a sense of reset. Closets get cleaned out. Old habits get replaced. Homes feel lighter, more organized, and more intentional. But there’s one resolution many homeowners overlook, even though it affects comfort, health, and property value all year long: maintaining a pest-free home.Pest problems rarely announce themselves loudly at the beginning. They start quietly. A mouse finds warmth in an attic. A few ants follow a moisture source. A squirrel discovers a...

Health + Wellness

Making Wellness Feel Like Home

Inside Re:mind Wellness Boutique Article by Chelsea Spata | Photography by Jimmy ienner Jr. When Danielle Marconi and Meredith Munk first toured the empty space on Naugatuck Avenue in 2022, it was hard to see past the concrete floors, drop ceilings, and mallard duck wallpaper. The former garage didn't exactly scream "wellness sanctuary." But what the two friends saw was possibility – a vision they had manifested one evening over tacos, and one that would finally make mental health care and...

Health + Wellness

All in Stride

The Legacy and Impact of the Milford Road Runners Article by Chelsea Spata | Photography by Sara Lombardi, Jerry Meshell On a crisp January morning, the shoreline streets of Milford buzz with sneakers striking pavement and the steady rhythm of breath meeting cold air. The Winter Wonderland 5-Miler, held each year on the last Sunday of January, draws runners from across Connecticut. Some chase personal records, others enjoy the feeling of community amidst the often-isolating winter months. At...