On Saturday, August 3, several thunderstorms rolled through the Milford area, bringing heavy rain, damaging lightening and strong wind gusts. Some of the gusts were reported to be over 60 miles per hour. As a result, downed trees caused significant damage to homes in southeast Milford, especially in the Eastman Heights development. As the trees fell, power lines were pulled …
The next Milford Conversation, an informal group that meets monthly to discuss various topics related to Milford, will feature travel as the topic. Representatives from a local travel agency as well as the Milford and Harrington Senior Center, who also offer travel services to places all over North America and Europe, will be on hand to make a presentation and …
In partnership with the Delaware Academy of Medicine and Delaware Public Health Education, Bayhealth will offer Delaware Mini- Medical School, a free, six-week series designed for middle, junior, high and undergraduate students who want a deeper understanding of the world of medicine. All classes are offered via an online classroom and parents are encouraged to attend with their children. During …
Education does not need to stop during the summer months. Kids and adults alike can learn about the environment, conservation and ecosystems through programs at DuPont Environmental Education Center and Abbott’s Mill Nature Center. On August 9, Dupont Environmental Education Center will offer beach combing at 9 AM. Those interested should meet at the Slaughter Beach Pavilion, located at 329 …
As part of its outreach to create a healthier community, the Bayhealth Community Wellness Program will be out and about in the Milford area in August. The program is designed for those who want to live a healthier life. On August 21, they travel to Slaughter Neck Community Center at 22942 Slaughter Neck Road in Lincoln from 9 AM to …
Parson Thorne Mansion was one of the recipients of $124,122 in grant funding from the Delaware Preservation Fund, one of 24 historic sites in Delaware to receive the funding. Milford Historical Society, who owns and manages the mansion, will use the funding for exterior painting. “Grants like those provided by the Delaware Preservation Fund are essential to the maintenance and …
The Delaware Division of Small Business opened the next round of our Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) Program. Applications will be accepted August 1 – Friday, August 30, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. EDGE is a competition for grant funding. Five STEM-based companies can each receive up to $100,000 for eligible expenses while five Entrepreneur Class (non-STEM) businesses can each receive …
One of the latest restaurants to open in Milford, Chaiyo Sushi, features authentic Thai cuisine as well as freshly made sushi. The restaurant, the third in the state, opened in early July at 949 North Dupont Boulevard in Milford. “We are excited to bring our food to Milford,” Brandy Lorea and Sarah Ekpradit, owners of the restaurant said. “We have …
Annie Gradinger, External Communications Representative for Chipotle, confirmed this week that the Mexican-inspired restaurant would officially open a new store in Milford. “We are currently scheduled to open a new location in Milford this winter,” Gradinger said. “Those are the only details I have to share right now but feel free to check back for updates!” The new location is …
One of the most unique ways in this area to get close to nature is by doing so on the water. Several parks surrounding Milford offer options for canoeing, kayaking and boating with some even renting the equipment you need to traverse the many creeks, rivers and waterways in Milford. Killens Pond has canoes, kayaks and pedal boats available for …
