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🌱 ‘It’s A Blessing’: Milford Woman Defies Odds After Double Lung Transplant

Coming up: Halloween Folded Book Art Workshop at CraftRoots Brewery on the Milford Patch calendar

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Good morning Milford! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Milford woman's remarkable recovery after life-saving double lung transplant
  • Milford middle school teacher honored as district's top educator
  • Major fentanyl seizure in Worcester County raises regional safety concerns

Also on today's calendar: Halloween Folded Book Art Workshop at CraftRoots Brewery and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 65, low: 44.
  • Sunday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'It's A Blessing': Milford Woman Defies Odds After Double Lung Transplant — Milford readers meet a local woman who survived a rare double lung transplant, sharing how her recovery, gratitude, and resilience are inspiring neighbors across town. (Milford Patch)
   

• Milford Middle School Teacher Wins District's Top Educator Award — Families in Milford can celebrate as a local middle school teacher earns the district's top educator award, spotlighting classroom dedication and student impact. (Milford Patch)
   

• More Than 470 Grams Of Fentanyl Seized In Worcester County Drug Case — A recent Worcester County drug investigation led to the seizure of more than 470 grams of fentanyl, highlighting ongoing regional efforts to curb dangerous opioid trafficking that also affects communities like Milford and neighboring towns. (Worcester Patch)
   

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  • October Gratification Post: In Memory of Sonia Cordeiro Benjamin —Milford Youth Center Read on Patch
  • Looking for Donations for our 2026 MYC After-School Thanksgiving Dinner! —Milford Youth Center Read on Patch
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • What Joe Perry said about Steven Tyler ahead of Aerosmith's upcoming reunion, and five other rockstar secrets he spilled (bostonglobe.com)

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Westborough

  • New Montessori School To Open In Westborough (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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