Bears have coming out party

MILFORD — Shoppers at the Lumberyard Shops got a colorful treat Saturday morning as the Black Bear Film Festival sponsored it’s annual debut for the artisan decorated bears, which will be seen at sponsoring businesses in the area. Local businesses paid $1,000 for the privilege of having one of the bears in front of their place of business until auction day. The bears will be auctioned off October 17 in front of the Milford Movie Theater. The Black Bear Film Festival’s stated mission is to support innovative and independent filmmakers, as the Milford area was once a popular film making location.