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Wareck D'Ostillio
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The following Fairfield University student(s) from Orange received Deans List Honors for the Spring 2025 semester. In order to be placed on the Dean's List, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in a semester, have no outstanding or incomplete grades for that semester, and have
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What do you do when rhododendron leaves turn brown? Are you upset about seeing your Rhodies in this state? I am too! I have seven of my favorite Rhodies in this deplorable state. Don’t lose hope! Be patient and they may come back!
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Starting this time of year, the pediatricians office is flooded with parents lining up to get their children through their yearly preseason physical so they can participate in sports once the school year kicks off again. Ensuring our young athletes health and well being is of the utmost importance.
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Spreading Holiday Joy
The members of The Garden Club of Orange have been busy decorating the Case Memorial Library rotunda and making wreaths for the Town Buildings to help brighten up the dark winter days. The purpose of the Club is to promote and encourage garden skills and knowledge, both individual and civic.
Garden Club of Orange Members Receive State Level Awards
Several members of The Garden Club of Orange were recognized at the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc. annual awards meeting on October 25, 2023. Mary Ellen Bespuda was recognized for her work with youth gardening and received the Tribute Award for Youth, Patricia Logioco was recognized
Tories, Spies, and Traitors: Divided Loyalty in Revolutionary Connecticut
The Friends of the Case Memorial Library invite you to join a ZOOM program offered by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 7 PM.
Which side are you on? That’s the question that every single person in Connecticut had to answer in 1775, as the thirteen
Case Memorial Library for December 2023
Events are free and open to the public, except as noted. Fall Film: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris Wednesday, December 13, 1 p.m. A widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own. 1 hr. 55 min. PG.
Peck Place School Honors Veterans
The students and staff of The Peck Place School gathered together to honor our veterans who fought and served for our country. Veterans related to students and staff were treated to refreshments and a musical event which included the voices of all students from grades 1-6.
Amity Contract Seeks to Attract New Teachers
In an effort to stem the tide of teachers leaving the district and to support teacher retention, the Amity Board of Education and the Teachers Union have agreed to an unprecedented 13.5% salary increase spread over the next three school years.
Orange Preschool Lottery
The Orange Elementary School System is now accepting names for the “Lottery” for the 2024-2025 Preschool Program at Mary L. Tracy School. Our Special Education/General Education integrated preschool is looking for three- and four-year old children to enroll as community peers and positive role
Amity Captain Donates 18 Pies for Holiday Giving Program
Jillian Barnes, Captain of the Amity Girls Basketball team, organized a Lyman Orchard’s Pie fundraiser with her teammates and collected and donated 18 pies to the Orange Community Services Holiday Giving Program. Thank you, Jillian, for your kindness – it does matter!
Amity Spartans 9u Football Team is Headed to the Pop Warner Super Bowl Nationals
After winning the Northern Connecticut Pop Warner and New Egland Regional Championships, the 21 players from Woodbridge, Bethany, and Orange are heading to the Pop Warner Super Bowl Nationals being held December 2-8, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.
Amity Youth Lacrosse: Register Now for 2024!
Amity Youth Lacrosse has opened registration for our 2024 Winter Clinic and 2024 Spring Season. The mission of Amity Youth Lacrosse is to develop an understanding of the sport of lacrosse and promote physical fitness and a sense of pride through teamwork, team spirit, strong sportsmanship
Temple Emanuel Donates 125 Turkeys to Soup Kitchen
Jeffrey Levison, chair of Temple Emanuel of Greater New Haven’s annual turkey collection program, stands among the turkeys being gathered by Temple members. This is the 22nd year for the turkey drive. Last year, the temple donated 93 turkeys to New Haven’s Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen.
Trinity Church Christmas Eve Services
All are welcome to attend our Christmas Eve services on Sunday, December 24th, at 10:30am and 5:00pm! Our morning service will offer nursery care and Children’s Church available for babies through 6th grade. Our evening service will be a family-friendly service and include a children’s book
Congregation Or Shalom for December 2023 & January 2024
Our Social Action Committee collects pull tabs from soda cans for the Ronald McDonald House in New Haven. The house hosts families of children who are being cared for at Yale New Haven Hospital and allows families to stay close to their children during hospitalization.
Letter: National CAP Wreaths Across America Campaign
I write to provide information for you to share with the Orange Connecticut Veterans concerning this year’s National CAP Wreaths Across America campaign to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom.
