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Amity school crest featuring a gold banner with AMITY text, a black and gold shield, a sunburst on the left, and three black birds on the right.Amity school crest featuring a gold banner with AMITY text, a black and gold shield, a sunburst on the left, and three black birds on the right.
Amity Schools: 2026-2027 Budget and District Updates
The Superintendent’s proposed budget for 2026-2027 was presented to the Amity Finance Committee and the Amity Board of Education throughout January, February, and March. In addition to presentations within the school district, the budget has been presented to the finance committees in all three town
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A large crowd of men, women, and families walking down a Milford street with a purple flag, raising awareness for the Rape Crisis Center’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event.A large crowd of men, women, and families walking down a Milford street with a purple flag, raising awareness for the Rape Crisis Center’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event.
Walk A Mile In Her Shoes: Join the 19th Annual Milford Walk
The Rape Crisis Center of Milford is so excited to announce that our 19th Annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes Event will take place on Sunday April 26th, 2026! Join us on 4/26/26 in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month as we Walk to show our support for survivors and raise awareness.
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Nicoletta Blevins presents a $1,000 Regional Water Authority check to Orange Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief Vaughan Dumas in front of a fire truck.Nicoletta Blevins presents a $1,000 Regional Water Authority check to Orange Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief Vaughan Dumas in front of a fire truck.
Orange Fire Dept Gets $1,000 RWA Grant for New Helmets
Vaughan Dumas, chief of the Orange Volunteer Fire Department, right, accepts a $1,000 check from the Regional Water Authority. “This is our way of giving back what we can,” said Nicoletta Blevins, government and community relations manager for the Regional Water Authority.
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Orange CT Republican Town Committee candidates for 2025 pose together in front of an American flag, with names and positions listed below the photo.Orange CT Republican Town Committee candidates for 2025 pose together in front of an American flag, with names and positions listed below the photo.
Orange Republicans Endorse Zeoli for First Selectman
The Orange Republicans held their caucus on Wednesday, July 16, endorsing incumbent James Zeoli for First Selectman, along with a full slate of candidates who will share the Republican ticket.
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Why More Individuals are Opting to Earn Their MBAs Online
Thinking of going back to school for your MBA but not certain whether you have the time and flexibility to do it the traditional way? You're not alone. More and more business professionals in Orange, Connecticut and across the country are earning online MBA degrees to take their careers forward
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UTampa Student, Teresa Borrelli, Earned Dean's List Honors
Teresa Borrelli, of Orange, earned dean's list honors at University of Tampa as a Senior in the Spring 2025 semester. Borrelli is majoring in Applied Sociology BA. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the dean's list.
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Logo of Roger Williams University featuring the bold abbreviation RWU and full university name in white on a blue background, symbolizing its academic brand.Logo of Roger Williams University featuring the bold abbreviation RWU and full university name in white on a blue background, symbolizing its academic brand.
Roger Williams University Announces 2025 Graduates
The following students from Orange received their degrees in May as part of the Class of 2025. Roger Williams University is a comprehensive university with a liberal arts core and professional programs, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the state capital of Providence, Rhode Island.
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Orange Senior Center to Host 22nd Health & Safety Fair Sept. 26
Orange Senior Center will host the 22nd Health and Safety Fair on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 10:00am-12:00pm at High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road, Orange. This fair is geared to older adults, service professionals, caregivers, family members, and others concerned with aging
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Logo of Roger Williams University featuring the bold abbreviation RWU and full university name in white on a blue background, symbolizing its academic brand.Logo of Roger Williams University featuring the bold abbreviation RWU and full university name in white on a blue background, symbolizing its academic brand.
RWU Spring 2025 Dean's List Honors Select Students
Select students from Orange have been named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean's List that semester.
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Exterior view of the Case Memorial Library. A modern building with a sloped roof, white panels, and red brick accents. Flags fly out front on a sunny day, with a curved driveway and lamp posts leading to the entrance.Exterior view of the Case Memorial Library. A modern building with a sloped roof, white panels, and red brick accents. Flags fly out front on a sunny day, with a curved driveway and lamp posts leading to the entrance.
July 2025 Library Events: Science, Crafts, and More!
Science Heroes combine stories and showstopping scientific experiments in their interactive programs. Join us for “The Adventure of the Missing Color!” This event is open to all children under twelve as well as their families.
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Tufts University Announces Spring 2025 Dean's List Honors
Tufts University recently announced the dean's list for the spring 2025 semester. Dean's list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater. The following students from Orange received honors.
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Eastern Connecticut State University Celebrates 800 Graduates
More than 800 Eastern Connecticut State University students received undergraduate and graduate-level degrees in the 2024-25 academic year, which culminated this past May with two commencement ceremonies at the conclusion of the spring 2025 semester.
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Fairfield University Congratulates 2025 Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Recipients
The following Fairfield University students from Orange graduated from Fairfield University, May 2025. At the time of graduation, a student must have earned a minimum of 120 credits and completed at least 38 three- or four-credit courses, depending on the course of study, and have an overall grade
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Orange First Selectman Jim Zeoli honored with traditional silk shawl at Chinmaya Saraswati Ashram ceremony with community members presentOrange First Selectman Jim Zeoli honored with traditional silk shawl at Chinmaya Saraswati Ashram ceremony with community members present
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.
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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
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