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Amity Girls Volleyball would like to thank everyone who came to their Dig Pink Game on Monday, October 6th! Thanks to the generosity of our fans, Captains Lily Simons & Nina Nardechhia delivered a $650 donation check to Smilow Cancer Center in New Haven!
On June 10, our community proudly celebrated 319 graduates as they crossed the stage at Amity Regional High School’s Annual Commencement Exercises. On behalf of the entire Board of Education, congratulations to the Class of 2025! Thank you for all you have contributed to our schools and communities
On Saturday, November 8 from 10 am to 3 pm, the holiday book sale will take place at Case Memorial Library. If you are looking for gifts for the season, the holiday sale offers so many kinds of books that it will be easy to find a gift for even the most hard-to-please recipient.


The High Plains Community Center will be hosting a low-cost health and wellness clinic for pets on Wednesday, November 22nd, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This event is open to all pets and offers a variety of services at affordable prices.


In September, the Board recognized the National Merit Scholarship Commended Scholars and Semi-Finalists. The focus presentation came from the Visual and Performing Arts Department, led by Department Chair Jessica Zamachaj. She presented the dates of upcoming fall music concerts, theater


Mark your calendars! Join us for a magical evening at Arti Dixson’s 35th Annual Holiday Party, an event dedicated to the joy of music and the spirit of giving. For the 25th consecutive year, this beloved holiday celebration will be held at Woodwinds, 29 School Ground Road, Branford, CT, from 5 PM


Recently, the DiMatteo Family Charitable Foundation organized two charity events to more than double its support to the community this year. Its golf classic and gala contributed over $87,750 to four nonprofits around the state.John DiMatteo of Bethany, President of DiMatteo Group Financial Service


Just in time for the holidays and back by popular demand, the Orange Chamber of Commerce Commemorative Brick Program is back. First launched in 2022 to celebrate the Town of Orange’s Bicentennial, hundreds of bricks have since been installed in front of the Orange Fairgrounds’ gazebo at High Plains


It’s almost turkey day, and with the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching, preparations are well underway. Turkeys have been bought, beer has been stocked, and loved ones are traveling from near and far to gather for the holiday. As you prepare your feast, it’s important to remember a safe ride


Holly Hill Childcare Welcomes Fall with Ben & Jerry of Maple View Farm (picture) One of Holly Hill Childcare & Learning Center's favorite annual events took place this past week to the delight of all our students! On a gorgeous fall day Farmer Brian of Maple View Farm made his way down Peck Lane to


The Congregations of Orange Collaborative is hosting a food drive on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the High Plains Community Center to benefit Food 2 Kids.


The Ladies Philoptochos Society of Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church will present its 11th annual HOLIDAY FANTASY OF TREES on November 16 and 17, 2024. This 2-day celebration features holiday treats, music, mouthwatering Greek cuisine, and a raffle of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, urns, an


For many years, there have been reports of paranormal activity at the Masonic Lodge on Highland Avenue in Waterbury. Members of the lodge shared some of the experiences and encounters with a Connecticut investigation team, who will be conducting Phantoms of the Masonic Hall, a proper exploration of


Kathleen “Kate” Taylor age 75, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 7, 2024. The daughter of the late John and Patricia Taylor, she was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey on April 3, 1952 and grew up in Northfield, New Jersey.


Director of Special Services, Mrs. Mary Edo, is the Title IX Coordinator for the Orange Public School district. If you or someone you know is believed to have experienced sex-based discrimination, please file a complaint using the appropriate form located at https://www.oess.org/ under


Orange firefighters today extinguished a brush fire that burned through the wooded backyards of a neighborhood and the work area of a small farm.


The Library will be closed on Monday, November 11 for Veteran’s Day. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, November 12 at 10am.


Alexander Oleschuk of Orange is one of 387 Mars Hill University students named on the Honor Roll of the Academic Dean at the end of the spring 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


Ronald Norman Davis, the vibrant and adventurous owner of VideoLab on the Boston Post Road, Orange, passed away peacefully in his sleep with family at his side on Saturday, October 5th, just two days after celebrating his 90th birthday.


Bulldog Swim Academy opened its doors and dived into the Orange community yesterday by holding a packed house, grand opening ribbon cutting.


Students from the 4s class at OCNS had an absolutely fantastic time during their visit to Buttermilk Farm! It was such a fun-filled day where they not only picked out the perfect pumpkins but also enjoyed a delightful hayride that added to the excitement.


The Radiance MD marked the opening of its new MED Spa with a ribbon cutting today. Located at 291 S. Lambert Road, Orange, this major investment more than doubles the size of the medical center that offers a unique approach that combines expertise in both primary and urgent care medicines with state


Create a bouquet of “cotton stems” from crepe paper and wool roving with this take-home craft kit. Instructions and most supplies will be provided. You must provide scissors. A glue gun is helpful, but not necessary to complete this project.