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A portrait of Robert (Bob) Drobish, a smiling man with white hair and glasses, used for his obituary and memorial service.A portrait of Robert (Bob) Drobish, a smiling man with white hair and glasses, used for his obituary and memorial service.
Obituary: Robert (Bob) Drobish
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Drobish, who died peacefully on February 2, 2026, at the age of 90, surrounded by his loving wife and three children. He was born on January 16, 1936, in New Haven, Connecticut.
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Five staff members wearing party hats pose behind large light-up "20" numbers at a Goddard School anniversary event featuring blue balloons and decorations.Five staff members wearing party hats pose behind large light-up "20" numbers at a Goddard School anniversary event featuring blue balloons and decorations.
Goddard School Anniversary: Bluey, Olaf & Teacher Honors
Children wore festive Goddard party hats and enjoyed a special visit from beloved characters Bluey and Olaf, who danced, sang and posed for photos.
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Plymouth State University logo featuring white text and a curved line above, set against a solid green background.Plymouth State University logo featuring white text and a curved line above, set against a solid green background.
Nico Young Named to Dean's List at Plymouth State University
Nico Young of Orange has been named to the Plymouth State University Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must achieve a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.69 for the Fall 2025 term, be a matriculated student with at least 12 credits, at least nine of
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WNE Western New England University logo. A white "WNE" with a yellow spire inside the "W" and a yellow line underneath.WNE Western New England University logo. A white "WNE" with a yellow spire inside the "W" and a yellow line underneath.
Owen Hawes Named to Dean's List at Western New England University
Western New England University (WNE) is proud to announce that Owen Hawes of Orange has been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester. Hawes is one of nearly 800 students to achieve this mark of academic excellence. Students are named to the Dean's List for achieving a semester grade
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WPI logo featuring Worcester Polytechnic Institute seal with "Lehr und Kunst" motto on red background, established 1865WPI logo featuring Worcester Polytechnic Institute seal with "Lehr und Kunst" motto on red background, established 1865
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Fall 2025 Dean's List
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced its Dean's List for academic excellence for the Fall 2025 semester. The criteria for the WPI Dean's List differ from that of most other universities as WPI does not compute a grade point average (GPA). Instead, WPI students are named to the Dean's
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Black Spartan helmet logo with a yellow A, representing the Amity Regional School District for the 2026 Hall of Honor and Hall of Fame induction event.Black Spartan helmet logo with a yellow A, representing the Amity Regional School District for the 2026 Hall of Honor and Hall of Fame induction event.
Amity Announces 2025–26 Hall of Honor & Fame Induction
The 2025-2026 Amity Academic Hall of Honor and Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony ceremony will take place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The event will be held at Grassy Hill Country Club in Orange.
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Three children at Orange Community Nursery School use colorful shapes to build letters, practicing literacy in a 5-day kindergarten readiness program.Three children at Orange Community Nursery School use colorful shapes to build letters, practicing literacy in a 5-day kindergarten readiness program.
OCNS 5-Day Kindergarten Readiness Program
Orange Community Nursery School offers a 5 day readiness program for children who are not age eligible for kindergarten. Pictured are students in the 5 year old kindergarten readiness class working on letter recognition by building letters using shapes.
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University of Bridgeport logo featuring its distinctive seal with an open book, torch, tree, winged bird over water, and the iconic Barnum Museum building. The seal is encircled by "University of Bridgeport" and "MCMXXVII" (1927), the university's founding year, set against a light purple background.University of Bridgeport logo featuring its distinctive seal with an open book, torch, tree, winged bird over water, and the iconic Barnum Museum building. The seal is encircled by "University of Bridgeport" and "MCMXXVII" (1927), the university's founding year, set against a light purple background.
Macy Lyons Named to University of Bridgeport's Fall 2025 Dean's List
Macy Lyons, of Orange, was named to University of Bridgeport's Fall 2025 Dean's List. Lyons was among more than 325 students named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List.
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Eastern Connecticut State University logo featuring a white clock tower illustration above the university name on a solid blue background.Eastern Connecticut State University logo featuring a white clock tower illustration above the university name on a solid blue background.
Eastern CT State University Fall 2025 Dean's List Announced
Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean's List for the fall 2025 semester, in which 1,311 students were recognized for maintaining high GPAs.
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Logo of Roger Williams University featuring the bold abbreviation RWU and full university name in white on a blue background, symbolizing its academic brand.Logo of Roger Williams University featuring the bold abbreviation RWU and full university name in white on a blue background, symbolizing its academic brand.
Roger Williams University Announces Fall 2025 Dean's List
Select students from Orange have been named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean's List that semester.
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Stonehill College logo on a purple background, featuring a white shield with a cross and rays, and the Latin motto "Lux et Spes" above the college name.Stonehill College logo on a purple background, featuring a white shield with a cross and rays, and the Latin motto "Lux et Spes" above the college name.
Local Students Named to Stonehill College's Fall 2025 Dean's List
Stonehill College is pleased to recognize these Orange students named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List. To qualify for this recognition, students must achieve a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better. They must also have successfully completed all courses for which they were registered during
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Matthew Gallagher Makes UMGC Dean's List Fall 2025
Matthew Gallagher of Orange was named to the Dean's List for the fall 2025 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative
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UHart Announces Fall 2025 Dean’s and President’s Lists
The University of Hartford is pleased to announce that 2,327 students have been named to the Dean's List and President's List for the fall 2025 semester.
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Springfield College logo on a maroon background with bold white text and a downward-pointing triangle symbol beneath the college name.Springfield College logo on a maroon background with bold white text and a downward-pointing triangle symbol beneath the college name.
Springfield College Recognizes Dean's List Students for the 2025 Fall Semester
Springfield College has named the following students from Orange to the dean's list for academic excellence for the 2025 fall semester.
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Nichols College logo featuring a white shield with a stylized "N" in the center, set against a dark green background.Nichols College logo featuring a white shield with a stylized "N" in the center, set against a dark green background.
Sydney Manzione Achieves President's List Honors for Fall 2025 Semester at Nichols College
Sydney Manzione of Orange has achieved President's List honors for the fall 2025 semester at Nichols College. President's List recognizes those students who achieve high grades during a single semester. Students whose semester grade point average is 3.85 or higher for at least 12 undergraduate
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