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Posted Thursday, August 7, 2008
Posted 4:20 P.M.
Updated 9:30 P.M.

Wilton Driver Killed in Route 101 Collision
Two-vehicle accident shuts down highway for over four hours
By Peter Bragdon
Milford Observer Publisher

A two-car accident on Route 101 claimed the life of a Wilton woman early Monday afternoon. The woman, identified by police as 23-year-old Kira Guild of Wilton, was the driver of an eastbound Jeep Liberty that reportedly crossed the yellow line and was then struck by a westbound Isuzu Rodeo driven by James Krolikowski, 55, of Bedford. Krolikowski is reported by Milford police to be in stable condition at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua.

The accident occurred just before 12:30 P.M. on the bridge where Route 101 crosses over Route 101-A, near Lorden Plaza. It appears that guardrails on the overpass kept the Jeep from falling to Route 101-A below. Route 101 was closed for approximately four and one-half hours while police conducted an investigation.

Milford police, fire and ambulance crews were assisted by emergency services personnel from Amherst and Mont Vernon.

The accident remains under investigation. Anyone having information about the accident is encouraged to call Milford Police Sergeant Kevin Furlong at 673-7742.

Posted Thursday, August 7, 2008

Labor Day Parade Tradition Continues
By Deb Bingellis
for The Milford Observer

Through the combined efforts of Milford's Harley-Sanford VFW Post 4368 and American Legion Post 23, the 77th annual Labor Day parade will step off from Milford High School as planned at noon on Monday, September 1st.

Residents, businesses and neighborhoods are encouraged to design and build floats, with this year's theme being "support our troops" in honor of all who have served or are currently serving our country. [read more]

Members of the Jam Crew of Milford's Church of Our Saviour pose with their finished product – over 250 jars of jam ready for sale at this year's Peach Festival. Left to right: Mabel Durrell, Joy Brewer, Suzy Ten Broeck, Lisa Anderson (Festival Chairman), Angelica McNeil, Sue Tinnen, Lu Abbot, and Anne Benoit. Missing from photo: Donna Brown, Gail Carlson and Jenny Lussier. Posted Thursday, August 7, 2008 Peach Festival Coming Up Soon New This Year – Lobster Supper The 5th Annual Peach Festival, sponsored by Milford’s Church of Our Saviour will be held, rain or shine, on Saturday, August 16, from 9:30 to 3:00 at Lull’s Farm Stand on Route 13 in Milford. This truly old fashioned New England festival will feature everything peachy for you and your family to take home such as our famous homemade peach pies, jams (both regular and sugar-free), peach sundae sauce, and peach breads to name a few Peach shortcake and peach sundaes made with Jake’s ice cream will be served throughout the day as well as hamburgers, hot dogs, and soft drinks. So plan to stay for lunch!. [read more]

Republican Congressional candidate Grant Bosse speaks with employees at Cirtronics Corporation on Tuesday, August 4th. The winner of the September 9 Republican primary will take on incumbent Democratic Congressman Paul Hodes. Posted Thursday, August 7, 2008 GOP Hopeful Grant Bosse Campaigns in Milford Republican Grant Bosse brought his aggressive grassroots campaign to Milford on Tuesday, speaking with workers at Cirtronics Corporation. Bosse shared his conservative message with about 100 workers, answering questions on how to win the war against Islamic Fascism, reducing the size of government, and slashing federal spending. Bosse shared his innovative "50 Days, 50 Ways to Cut Federal Spending" initiative, an effort that has proposed nearly $9 billion dollars in just the first two and a half weeks. [read more]

Milford resident Mark Suprenant leaves Monument Valley behind as he competes in a leg of the Race Across America. (photo by Monique Hanley) Posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 Milford Man Races Across America Team completes cross-country race in five days By Nancy Bean Foster Milford Observer Publisher Riding a bicycle across country is a challenge for any athlete, but Mark Suprenant and his team of cyclists made it from coast to coast in just over five days and the fact that all eight members have Type 1 diabetes didn’t slow them down a bit. [read more]

Posted Thursday, July 31, 2008

Public Kindergarten Planned for 2009
District would use state-funded portable classrooms for at least one year.
By Peter Bragdon
Milford Observer Publisher

The Milford School Board has voted to implement public kindergarten for the 2009/2010 school year. The school board's proposed spending plan to be presented to voters next March will include the amount needed to start the program. Last March, these costs were estimated to be at least $500,000, including salaries and benefits for new staff. [read more]