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Western New England University (WNE) is proud to announce that Grace Cavallaro of Orange has been named to the President's List for the Fall 2024 semester. Cavallaro is one of over 640 students to achieve this mark of academic excellence. Students are named to the President's List for achieving
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Come play at our homemade obstacle course designed just for preschoolers! We'll build with blocks, go through tunnels, and jump in and out of hula hoops while going around and around. For children 18 months to age 5.
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On Thursday, February 6th, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. art lecturer Bob Potter will present via Zoom “Wondrous Strange” – The Wyeths: N.C. Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth and Jamie Wyeth. During his lecture, Potter uses several different formats that enliven his presentation of three generations of this renowned family
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Orange To Honor Veterans
Orange will be honoring Veterans on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the Orange War Remembrance Memorial at High Plains Community Center at 11:00 AM. The American Legion welcomes the public and any veterans that wish to attend.
Ghouls and Goblins Haunt Orange Firehouse For Second Year
Orange firefighters are again using their firehouse to tell a Halloween ghost story, but this year the Orange Players will deliver mutual aid, adding to the frightening fun.
Letter: Thank You Orange Fair Committee & Volunteers.
This year as I enjoyed the fair with my family, I could not stop thinking about all of the countless volunteers that dedicate multiple weekends to helping organize and execute the fair. From the families that run the civics tents and the food tents, to the community members who donate their time
Garden Club of Orange Monster Tag Sale
The Garden Club of Orange will be having a monster tag sale on Saturday, October 14 from 9 AM-3PM at the High Plains community Center Pavilion. According to Linda Bradford, Chairperson of the event, “All of the proceeds from the sale will be used to further our civic goals such as planting
Amity’s Ranks on State Assessments Went Up… Yet Why Did Its Ranking on U.S. News Drop?
Amity High School’s drop in the 2023 U.S. News ranking is puzzling, especially after the strong improvement in ranks on state-wide assessment tests last year. At the last BOE meeting, some parents raised concerns about the ranking drop. As a BOE member and Woodbridge parent myself, I delved into
History Corner: Are They Still Important...?
Yes, they are. Dolls have been a source of “play” and ceremony from very early history. The earliest doll was a spirit being used in magic and religious rituals throughout the world. The earliest “doll” goes back to ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Rome. The earliest use of a doll as a
Republican’s Select Slate for November Election
The Orange Republicans held their caucus on Wednesday, July 20, endorsing incumbent James Zeoli for First Selectman, along with a full slate of candidates who will share the Republican ticket.In his remarks, Zeoli cited his own observations on his opponent’s platform.
League of Women Voters of Amity Participates in Vote411.org
Like planets lining up for a grand conjunction, Bethany, Orange, and Woodbridge are holding municipal elections on the same day for the first time in recent memory. This gives the League of Women Voters of Amity an opportunity to make efficient use of the national League’s online voter guide
Election Season Enters Its Final Stretch
In less than six weeks, on Tuesday, November 7, Orange residents will be heading to the polls to cast their votes for town government. While the Republican ticket lists the well- known, experienced crew, local Democrats are fielding a number of newcomers to municipal governance, many of them with
Student News for October 2023
Congratulations to Claudia Homiski of Orange, CT, who was named to the Ithaca College Spring 2023 Dean's List. Andrew Gnidula of Orange, CT, also made the Spring 2023 Dean's List at Seton Hall University.
Yana Patel Receives Elmira College Key Award
Yana Patel, of Orange, CT, received the Elmira College Key Award for academic and community leadership. A tradition that goes back to 1935, the EC Key Award is presented to outstanding students in their junior year of high school or preparatory school.This year, the award was given to 783 students
Youth Services for October 2023
National Drug Take Back Day will be held on Saturday, October 28th from 10:00am-2:00pm at High Plains Community Center. All unwanted/expired medications will be taken (including liquids and sharps). Volunteers from the National Pharmacy Association will be on site to answer any questions
Fire Prevention Week
The week of October 8-14, 2023 is Fire Prevention Week. Since 1922, this event has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9 falls. It is an opportunity to alert and educate the public on the importance of fire safety and each citizen's role in fire prevention.
Shredding Day and Recycling Event
On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the Orange Recycling Committee will hold another “Shredding Day” which will include Document Shredding AND Clothing, and Household Goods Collection, ALL at High Plains Community Center. Paper and personal document shredding will be conducted by Orange business
