News in Orange, CT


First Selectman Honored at Local Spiritual Center
On Saturday, June 28, 2025, Orange First Selectman Jim Zeoli was honored as a distinguished guest at the Chinmaya Saraswati Ashram, a prominent Center for Learning and Spirituality located at 393 Derby Avenue in Orange.


Victor Perez Named to Salve Regina Dean's List
Victor Perez of Orange was named to the Dean's List during the spring 2025 academic semester at Salve Regina University. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 for full-time students completing at least 12 graded credits, or a semester grade point


Republican Caucus July 15: Endorse 2025 Town Candidates
To all registered Republicans: On Tuesday, July 15, at 7:30pm, in the Woodbridge Town Library, we will hold a caucus to confirm endorsement of candidates for the 2025 Woodbridge Town Election.


Pulled Hammy? Why Does It Hurt When I Stretch All the Time?
In the clinic, I often treat athletes of impact sports as well as runners. In many impact situations, patients will strain their hamstring despite “stretching” all the time. In order to determine why this occurs, we must first understand how we move.


Emma Grace Tirollo Named to University of Scranton Dean's List
Emma Grace Tirollo of Orange was among more than 1,725 students named to The University of Scranton's Dean's List for the 2025 spring semester. The Dean's List recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit


Library Events: Science Fun & Art Shows This July
Get ready for the Fourth of July by creating mini fireworks! Glitter, confetti, baking soda, and vinegar all make for fizzy fun. This program is for children entering PreK-2nd grade this fall.


Matthew Gallagher Makes UMGC Dean's List Spring 2025
Matthew Gallagher of Orange was named to the Dean's List for the spring 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


Summer Concerts 2025: Music Under the Stars
The Orange Youth Services Teen Representatives (OYSTR) are hosting their free Summer Concert Series at the High Plains Community Center Gazebo. All concerts will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Attendees should bring their own chairs to enjoy the music.


Logan Weaver Named CT Delegate to T1D Children's Congress
Logan Weaver, of Orange, was selected to be one of two Connecticut Delegates at the upcoming 13th biannual Breakthrough T1D 2025 Children’s Congress, which will take place from July 7-9, 2025 in Washington D.C. Logan is a rising third grader at Race Book School. He was first diagnosed with T1D when


Orange Youth Services Announces Annual Safety Day Event
Orange Safety Day 2025, a free family event for Orange Community Families, will be held on Monday, July 21, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the High Plains Community Center, located at 525 Orange Center Road. This event is sponsored by Orange Youth Services and the Orange Drug & Alcohol Action Committee


Area Residents Named to Dean's List at University of New England
The following students from Orange have been named to the University of New England's Dean's List for the spring semester 2025. Dean's List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester.


Orange Students Earn UB Spring 2025 President's List
University of Bridgeport congratulates more than 350 students who were named to the Spring 2025 President's List. To be named to the President's List, a student must maintain a term grade point average of 3.7 or higher. The following Orange residents were honored


Orange Students Graduate from Quinnipiac University
The following students from Orange received degrees from Quinnipiac University during commencement ceremonies held in May.


2,331 WPI Students Named to Spring 2025 Dean's List
A total of 2,331 undergraduate students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) were named to the university's spring 2025 Dean's List. 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


University of Hartford Students Named to Dean's and President's Lists
The University of Hartford is pleased to announce that 2,228 students have been named to the Dean's List and President's List for the spring 2025 semester. The Dean's List recognizes students achieving superior academic standing. The requirement, with some exceptions, is a grade point average of at


Raising Funds and Spreading Hope: A Student’s Mission
Over the last few weeks of school, AMSO student Evynne Nichols has developed a passionate idea, gathered support, and carried out a fundraiser for a significant cause. Evynne, a considerate, outgoing, and driven eighth-grade student here at Amity Middle School Orange, has taken an open-ended


Orange Artisan Festival & Expo: Fun for All Ages!
Get ready for a fun-filled day at the Orange Fairgrounds! The Orange Economic Development Corporation is hosting the free, outdoor Orange Artisan Festival and Business Expo on Thursday, June 19th, from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM, located at 525 Orange Center Road. The event will feature live music, food


23 Orange Students Named to Quinnipiac Dean's List Spring
The following Orange students were named to the dean's list for the Spring 2025 semester at Quinnipiac University. To qualify for the dean's list, students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 with no grade lower than C. Full-time students must complete at least 14 credits in a semester