History Corner: Something…?

Several years ago, I wrote a piece on “nothing” which turned out to be something as “nothing IS something, right? Well, as I write, I see the list I have on my computer...
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Orange Historical Society Fills the Trailer

Thank you to all our friends and neighbors who cleaned out their cupboards and closets. With help from the Orange Juniorettes, the trailer in front of High Plains was fi...
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Ongoing Doll Sale

The Orange Historical Society has an ongoing doll sale at the Academy Building, 605 Orange Center Road, Orange. Come see all the lovely dolls and buy one for that specia...
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Orange Resident Explores Haunted Opera House with Paranormal Team

On Sunday, April 25th, a collaboration of Connecticut ghost hunters and paranormal pioneers explored The Ansonia Opera House. Built in 1869-1870, it is Connecticut’s old...
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The 47th Annual Milford Oyster Festival
The committee representing the 47th Annual Milford Oyster Festival is excited to officially announce that the festival will take place on Saturday, August 21st. Ila Toka...
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Pack 922 Scouting News – June 2021

The month of April was busy for Pack 922. We had a pack meeting in person which we have not done since December. It was great to finally get together as a pack and work...
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Connecticut Trails Day

The Orange Conservation Commission will host a hike at The Ewen Preserve on June 5th starting at 10:00 am. Hikers will meet at the trailhead at 648 St. John’s Dr. in Oran...
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Orange Lions Hosts Wine-Tasting
Are you ready to get “uncorked”? Well, now is the time to get your tickets and have some fun. The Orange Lions Club is hosting “Get Uncorked”, a wine tasting fundraiser...
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Orange Lions Hosts Wine-Tasting
Are you ready to get “uncorked”? Well, now is the time to get your tickets and have some fun. The Orange Lions Club is hosting “Get Uncorked”, a wine tasting fundraiser...
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Save The Date! The Garden Club of Orange May Market is Back
The annual May Market of The Garden Club of Orange will resume at the High Plains Community Center Pavilion on Saturday, May 8th, from 9am to 12:30pm. We offer perennial...
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Garden Club of Orange Updates – May 2021

Elly Torello, Margherita Lisi and Sally Denny lead a workshop at the last Garden Club of Orange meeting for members to plant an assortment of Salad Greens in a planter. E...
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Troop 60274 Updates – May 2021

On April 20, Girl Scout troop 60274 met at High Plains to work on the requirements for the Eco Camper badge. This badge details skills for minimal impact camping and kno...
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OHS Receives Merit Award From Preservation Connecticut
The Orange Historical Society wishes to announce the receipt of the prestigious Merit Award from Preservation Connecticut for the restoration of the Bryan-Andrew House. ...
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History Corner: Did You Miss the Bus?…

If you missed my last story, you will have to read it on line through The Orange Town News. We took the bus to Hartford but that county is huge and has lots to see so we...
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Girl Scouts Hold Successful Event

Orange Girl Scout Troop 60274 braved the winds on March 21st and held a successful drive-up food drive and cookie booth to support the town food pantry and Orange food2Ki...
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