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Please join us in congratulating the following students for their outstanding academic excellence, exemplary citizenship, and remarkable perseverance. Their achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards from distinguished educational organizations
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Congregation Or Shalom will host a community blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on July 15, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 205 Old Grassy Hill Road.To learn more or make an appointment to donate, visit redcrossblood.org.“The short amount of time it takes to donate can mean
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The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that several Orange students have been named to its Spring 2025 Dean's List. To be included on the Dean's List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable
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Tirollo Among University of Scranton Undergraduate Class of 2025
Emma Grace Tirollo of Orange was among the more than 725 graduates who took part in The University of Scranton's undergraduate commencement ceremony held May 18 at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. Bachelor's and associate degrees were conferred to students who had completed their
Amity 2025-2026 Budget Approved, Staff Honored, Key Updates
On behalf of the Amity Board of Education, I would like to thank our community for their continued support. The 2025–2026 Amity Regional School District budget was approved by voters in all three towns, with a total vote count of 943 in favor and 346 opposed. The approved budget reflects a 2.93%
What is Cold Laser and Can It Help My Pain?
Cold Laser Therapy, technically termed Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), has been used in a variety of formats for years with tremendous success. Physical Therapists have been utilizing this research supported technology to help patients with their pain and dysfunction.
SNHU Announces Spring 2025 President's List
It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students from Orange on being named to the Spring 2025 President's List. The spring terms run from January to May.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.70
The Basement Bookstore is Open for Summer Reading
Friends of Case Memorial Library, Orange, CT has the next Community Book Sale on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 10 til 3. Our Sale is a great place to pick up books for summer reading enjoyment for you and your children or a gift or two! It’s a full bookstore in our Library basement!
Exciting May & June Library Events: D&D, Crafts, Book Clubs & More!
Unleash your imagination! Join Teen D&D on May 10th for epic adventures, monster battles, and treasure. Beginners welcome, premade characters available. Register now!
Obituary: Dr. Jose Atocha
Dr. Jose Atocha, 94, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025 surrounded by his family, including his wife of 61 years, Helen. The two formed a strong and loving family together in Orange, CT raising 7 children and 16 grandchildren. Their years together were filled with hard work, generosity
Low Back and Knee Pain Prevention for the Cyclist
It’s that time of the year again, the birds are chirping and the bees are bumping. It’s time to take that bike out of the garage and start logging some miles on the road or trails. Being an avid cyclist myself, I know from personal experience that it is very common to suffer from a variety of
Sheryl Faye Presents Amelia Earhart: Pioneer in Aviation
On Saturday, May 17 at 2 pm, actress Sheryl Faye will perform her show “Amelia Earhart: Pioneer in Aviation.” Since 2003, Sheryl Faye has masterfully brought to life important historical women who have shaped the world in which we live. In her one-woman shows, she immerses the audience in
Fire Department Honors 60-year Veteran, Awards Others During Annual Meeting
At its 100th Anniversary awards dinner, the Orange Volunteer Fire Department honored longtime member Fred Palmer for an outstanding 60 years of active service. Palmer, who joined the department in 1964, continues to serve the community to this day and was presented with a plaque and a formal
Orange Police Leadership Training Conducted by Combat Veteran
Orange Police Department supervisors participated in leadership training conducted by Colonel (retired) Eric Lopez, founder and CEO of Arrowhead Leadership Consulting. The training was the result of an introductory meeting arranged earlier this year by the Amity Chamber of Commerce between Lopez and
Anna Varholak Inducted Into Honor Society, Honored at Stonehill Awards
Anna Varholak, a member of Stonehill College's Class of 2026 from Orange, CT, was recently inducted into Lambda Epsilon Sigma, Stonehill College's honor society. The organization recognizes outstanding juniors and seniors who have demonstrated an excitement for both learning and sharing their
Amity Student Wins Junior Scholastic Map Contest
Congratulations to Nava Ismail-Beigi who was the grand-prize winner in Junior Scholastic’s “Can you Find Mapman?” Contest! Nava is an eighth grade student at Amity Middle School Orange. There were approximately 777 entries in the contest. Nava participated in this yearly contest by figuring out
Former Amity Special Ed Students: Claim Records Before June 30, 2025
Amity Regional School District #5, as per state guidelines, is properly disposing of student special education records. The records of any student who has received special services are maintained for six years after their class graduates.
