News in Orange, CT

We’ve all heard of it, but who actually understands what it means? Ergonomics refers to the science of designing an area to maximize productivity by reducing bodily fatigue and pain. How many of us have ever left work, in an office, a truck, or a job site, and felt that tightness or pain in the back

Join us for an evening of learning with Debbie Tashlein, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Certified Menopause Specialist, and found of Pelvic Health Solutions of CT.

Gary Beecher “Beech” Johnson, 78, died tragically by suicide this past January. For the past 35 years, he lived in Bridgton, Maine. Born and raised in Bethany, CT, Beech had a difficult and traumatic childhood, a burden he never fully overcame or healed from.

The following students from Orange recently were elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Seventh grade students from Amity Middle School in Orange made a mural called “Love Unites” with artist Miguel Estrada. Students worked in groups of three to five. Each group made a painting depicting one of the following words: “empathy,” “kindness,” “friendship,” “respect,” “love,” and “peace.”

First Selectman, James Zeoli will be available for coffee & casual conversation on April 7 from 9:30-10:30am in the Senior Café at the High Plains Community Center. Bring your questions, comments, and concerns to discuss with the First Selectman. Please RSVP with the Senior Center at 203-891-4788

The Orange Volunteer Fire Department (OVFD) Auxiliary is gearing up to spread some springtime joy with their annual "Egg My Yard!" fundraiser, promising a delightful Easter surprise for residents of Orange, Connecticut. This year, the Easter Bunny is making a special trip to town, and you can be

The Suzuki Music School of Orange will host its third Children’s Cookie Concert on Saturday, March 8th at 3:00pm in the library at St. Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church (480 Racebrook Rd, Orange, CT 06477). The concert will feature SMSO faculty members Jacob Nordlinger, cello, and Trevor Babb, guitar

Alexander Oleschuk of Orange is one of 482 Mars Hill University students named on the Honor Roll of the Academic Dean at the end of the fall 2024 semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 on a minimum of 12 semester hours, and carry no grade below a C.

The Board’s foremost responsibility is to ensure the safety, security, academic success, and overall well-being of every student in the Amity Regional District. However, as a public school district, we are legally bound to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. 

Twenty years ago, Michael Dow MSPT/CEO and Clinical Director, founded Amity Physical Therapy and presaged the area's first synergistic therapy-fitness-wellness center. In the “Fitness/Wellness” division of is practice, he evolved his concept carefully and methodically. Always committed to detail and

Congregations of Orange Collaborative and our Muslim members are having a free vegetarian youth dinner. It is for kids aged around 12-18. The purpose is for teens of all faiths to meet, interact and learn about different religions. There will be a short video on Ramadan, and games the kids will

Orange Youth Services, a department of Orange Community Services, is excited to announce it will award three (3) $1,000 scholarships this year to graduating high school seniors who live in Orange. Funding is provided by a grant through the State Department of Children and Families.

Tufts University recently announced the dean's list for the fall 2024 semester. Dean's list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater.

Congregation Or Shalom's Adult Education program is offering a unique culinary experience this March: "Haroset Around the World!" This special event, taking place on Sunday, March 9th from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, will explore the diverse traditions of haroset making within Jewish communities across

Victor Perez of Orange was named to the Dean's List during the Fall 2024 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

The Library will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day. The Library will reopen at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18.

Orange Youth Services is tackling the critical issue of digital media's impact on children with a special screening of the documentary "Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age" (Elementary School Age Edition). The event, designed to equip families with the tools and knowledge to navigate the