MilfordLive August 23

Milford LIVE Weekly Review – August 23, 2022

Sonja Frey August 23, 2022Milford-live, Weekly Review

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This Week’s Top Headlines Include:

Headlines

School board fails to appoint candidate for open seat

Culture

Hippiefest raises over $11k for Milford Museum
The Big Draw Festival Returns to Milford for the 4th Year
Second Street Players to Present “Peter and the Star Catcher”

Government & Politics

Public bathrooms coming to downtown Milford

Education

COVID protocols still in place for upcoming school year

Health

Free 12-Week Program promotes fitness and wellness
Black doulas aim to reduce ethnic birth disparities

Sports

Referee strike derailed before football season starts

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