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State Rep. Mary Welander will host a press conference to discuss legislative proposals supporting access to safe, high-quality, and affordable childcare. Legislators, advocates, and parents will share why strong early childhood funding is essential for our kids, working families, and our economy.
On Tuesday, April 21st, the Amity Chamber of Commerce will launch the legal seminar program, "Breakfast & Briefs." The program will be presented by Amity Chamber member Zabel Schellenberg Attorneys at Law, and led by two of the firm's partners, Owen Weaver and Courtney George.
Ray Collins III, Republican candidate for State Representative in Connecticut’s 117th District, today announced that his campaign has officially met the strict fundraising threshold for the Connecticut Citizens’ Election Program (CEP) grant. To qualify for the grant, a candidate must collect at leas
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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


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


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.


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
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Holly Hill Childcare and Learning Center is pleased to announce its partnering with Ally Soule of Heart and Soule Speech Therapy. This exciting partnership is the first of its kind!Ally Soule is a resident of Orange, mom to a two-year old little girl, and a pediatric speech language pathologist


Boy Scout Troop 41 is gearing up for a new season of camping, hiking, and other outdoor adventures. The troop is open to boys ages 11 and up from all surrounding towns.“We’re looking forward to a great year of Scouting,” said Scoutmaster Brian. “We have a lot of great events planned, and we’re


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The Friends of the Case Memorial Library is hosting a Community Book Sale on Saturday, October 14 from 10am-3pm in the Library Basement “bookstore.” This sale is a bargain shoppers’ delight. There are “nearly new” used books, hardcover and paperbacks, CDs and DVDs available for all age groups and


Temple Beth Sholom is hosting a paper shredding event on October 29th from 9am-12pm. Bring your old documents to be shredded securely and affordably. Hard drive destruction and computer recycling also available.
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The Holy Infant Women’s Guild is having an outdoor rosary on Saturday, October 14th at 10am. It will be held in front of the statue of Mary on the church’s front lawn. This is in honor of the anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima and for all the intentions Our Lady asked us to pray for.


Congregation Or Shalom in Orange, CT offers a variety of weekly services, virtual learning, and special events for all ages.
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We need to be very careful when selecting candidates for election to the Board of Education on November 7th. In particular, what curriculum they approve to be taught at Amity is critical. Amity was ranked first in the state of Connecticut in 2014, but its rank has been dropping over the years and