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Artist/illustrator, writer, and graphic novelist Dave Roman will visit the Amity Regional High School library next week to offer workshops to Amity’s art and English classes. He previously visited Amity on two occasions prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, both of which were well received by and popular
Attorney Owen T. Weaver, a well accomplished municipal attorney, civil litigator, and a proven local leader, today announced his candidacy to become the Republican candidate for Connecticut’s 14th State Senate District, seeking to bring his legal experience, local roots, and record of civic involvem
Dr. Pang-Hsung Wang, 85, of Milford, beloved husband of Mei-Lee (Pan) Wang, passed away on March 10, 2026 just 3 days before his 86th birthday. He was born on March 13, 1940 and originally from Taipei, Taiwan.
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Join us September 22 for the 20th Annual Health & Safety Fair at High Plains Community Center from 9:30am—12:00 noon. Meet local vendors, enjoy the raffle, and the first 150 people will receive a free boxed lunch.


On April 28, 2023, two students from each school in the Amity Regional School District No5 were chosen to receive the South Central Area Superintendents’ Association (SCASA) Award Recognition Program for the school year. Based on the following leadership skills and the following criteria the student


The Goddard School of Orange is honored to present the 2023 Bob Marchetti & Gerard Kick Memorial Scholarship to Troy Ramos. Now in its 2nd year, this $5,000 scholarship is granted annually to a Goddard School of Orange pre-k graduate who demonstrates a hard work ethic and perseverance.


The John Smyth Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Amity H. S. Graduate Caitlyn Shanley. Caitlyn is the daughter of Patrick and Whitney Shanley of Orange. The award was presented at the Knights of St. Patrick in New Haven.


Harrisonburg, VA - Orange, CT resident, Annika Lyngdal, has enrolled at James Madison University for the fall 2023 semester. Lyngdal has selected Health Sciences - BS as a major.


Please join us on Friday, September 8 at 5:00 pm for the Annual Temple Emanuel Family BBQ and Shabbat Under the Stars. This event is FREE for those who pre-register on the TE website – www.tegnh.org – and is open to both current and prospective members. Registration at the door is $10 per person


Congregation Or Shalom in Orange, CT offers a variety of weekly services, virtual learning, and special events for all ages.


Congregation Or Shalom member, Lauren Seplowitz drops off 17 lbs. of pop tab/tops for the Ronald McDonald House in New Haven, associated with the Yale New Haven Hospital. Many, many people have been collecting beverage pop-tops, cat and dog food can pop tabs, beans and soup can tabs, etc.
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The Holy Infant Church Women’s Guild is having their annual membership tea on Sunday, September 10th from 2 - 4 pm. It will be held in the Women’s Guild Hall at 450 Racebrook Road. Membership for the Guild is $15.00. To RSVP for the tea, call (203)430-5253 by September 5th.


The 4th Pan American Kung Fu Championships was held in Markham, Ontario, Canada, at the Markham Pan Am Center on August 3 through August 6. The PAKFC is the Pan American version of the world Kung Fu championships. This exciting event was from 8/3-8/6, which involved nearly 800 athletes from all
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Come out to Old Tavern on September 8th to watch The Sandlot on Roche Field! All proceeds will help support the 2024 CT Crushers team go to Cooperstown!