Local Services

Brown's Purple Pantry

A public defender's second act feeding her neighbors Article by Gavin Conte | Photography by Mark Arnold Throughout Southeast Connecticut, small pantry boxes filled with food have become a silent source of help for many. While residents might already be familiar with Purple Pantry Boxes, the woman behind them possesses a story shaped by loss, determination, and an unwavering belief in dignity. Sue Brown does not label herself extraordinary; in fact, she remains humble and insists she is not a...

Arts + Culture

The Women About Town

Ten Milford women share what drives them to serve, lead, and build community Article by Chelsea Spata | Photography by Mark Arnold Julianna Dawson: Co-Founder, The Dawson Chess Academy "As we teach kids chess, we're teaching them how to behave within your community — your pawns are partners, you create a pawn chain and work together. We want to share that approach with as many people as possible. And our students, as they grow, may come back and teach the next generation. We want to make...

Event Planning + Services

Where Milford's Milestones Find Their Home

Rosa Ponte's Tyde has become Milford's go-to destination for life's celebrations Article by Kayla Markowitz | Photography by Provided Over the past two years, Tyde at Walnut Beach has quickly emerged as a destination venue that honors some of the most meaningful milestones in a woman’s life. From bridal showers and weddings to baby showers and networking events, Tyde has become a place where moments are transformed into cherished memories. Blending the beauty of the coastline with modern...

Beauty

Confident and Comfortable

Milford makeup artist Tamara Gudz on beauty, community, and continuing to learn Article by Harshitha Kothapalli | Photography by Mark Arnold Can you tell us about your background and how you first became interested in makeup artistry? From a young age, I was always drawn to beauty and creativity. I remember constantly doing my own makeup and experimenting with different looks just for fun. As I got older, that curiosity grew into a passion for the beauty industry. I became a hairstylist and...

Arts + Culture

The Brass Queens

A Q&A with the all-women brass band coming to Jazz'n Downtown on October 3 Article by Chelsea Spata | Photography by Provided How would you describe the experience of a Brass Queens show? Like you showed up to a neighborhood block party at the intersection of New York and New Orleans! Get ready to sing, dance, and build community with fellow music lovers. Seven years in, how has the landscape for female musicians changed — and where is there still work to be done? We're moving in the...

Health + Wellness

Beauty Meets Heart

How Courtney Holmes is connecting beauty, hormones, and women's heart health under one roof Article by Harshitha Kothapalli | Photography by Mark Arnold At Milford Med Spa & Wellness, Courtney Holmes has built more than a place for aesthetic treatments. She has created a space where conversations about wrinkles and fine lines lead to discussions about health, energy, and long-term wellness. It is a rhythm Holmes knows well: patients arrive looking for one thing and leave with a deeper...

Beauty

From Binder to Brand

Fashion designer Sophia Scinto turned a childhood passion into her own label Article by Kayla Markowitz | Photography by Mark Arnold What inspired you to start SLS The Brand and become a fashion designer, and how did that evolve into the brand we see today? My passion for handmade design began the moment I first picked up a needle and thread. At 11, when I first learned how to sew, it was like a domino. My grandmother bought me my first sewing machine, and I’ve been creating ever since. I...

Professional Services

Top Areas Around Your Home Where Pests Hide in Spring

Top Areas Around Your Home Where Pests Hide in SpringIf you live in Milford, CT or anywhere in Connecticut, you have probably noticed the same pattern every year. As soon as the weather starts to warm up, pest activity follows.It usually starts small. A few ants in the kitchen. Something moving near the yard. Maybe insects showing up around windows and doors. Nothing major at first glance, but enough to notice.The thing is, pests rarely show up overnight. By the time you see them, they have...

Professional Services

Why Warmer Days Trigger Sudden Pest Activity Around Homes

Why Warmer Days Trigger Sudden Pest Activity Around HomesAs the weather starts to warm up in spring and early summer, a lot of homeowners notice the same thing: more bugs, more movement, more signs that something is going on around the house.It can feel sudden. One week everything seems quiet and the next you are spotting ants in the kitchen, hearing activity in the walls, or seeing insects gather around windows and doors.There is a reason for that shift. Warmer temperatures naturally trigger...

Professional Services

From Winter Shelter to Spring Infestation

From Winter Shelter to Spring Infestation: How Pests TransitionAs winter fades and temperatures begin to rise, many homeowners start noticing something frustrating — a sudden increase in pest activity. It can feel like pests appear out of nowhere overnight. In reality, most of them have been there all along, quietly hiding in and around your home.This seasonal shift is one of the most important times of year for homeowners to understand. The transition from winter shelter to spring infestation...