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Independence Day is quickly approaching. Families are preparing for a weekend filled with fireworks, cookouts, and lasting memories. As we put on our red, white, and blue this Fourth of July and raise a glass to this beautiful country we call home, Anheuser-Busch and Dichello Distributors, INC ask
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On April 15th, the Orange Senior Center celebrated its annual Pasta Festa night at St. Barbara’s Greek Orthodox church. Three Orange residents who have made a long, outstanding contributions to the community, were honored with the Living Treasure award. This year’s recipients were, Patricia O’Leary
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Is your clutter taking over, but you’re just not sure where to start, and you are concerned about the environmental impact of decluttering?
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Orange Congregational Church has Welcomes Reverend Nada B. Sellers
Orange Congregational Church has welcomed the Reverend Nada B. Sellers as Designated Term Pastor. Uniquely qualified for the role, Rev. Sellers has served in similar capacities in other United Church of Christ congregations in this region. As minister and spiritual leader, she joins this church
Holy Infant Church Women’s Guild for April 2023
The Holy Infant Church Women’s Guild will have a meeting on Tuesday, April 11, 6:46 pm in the Guild Hall. It will be a night of cultural diversity. We will hear from women from other faiths about their traditions for celebrating the Holy Days and we will talk about how we celebrate ours.
Amity Board of Education News: Chair's Report
Budget and Finance: At the February 13th meeting, the Amity Board of Education reviewed the Superintendent’s Proposed Budget for 2023-2024. Per the Board’s bylaw, the presentation included a review of the academic and extracurricular accomplishments from the past and current school year, and the
Awards Shine Light on Student Role Models
Principals of Amity schools recently presented students with the annual CAPSS (Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents) Awards that recognize students who do well academically as well as valuable members of their community. Here are the winners of this year’s awards and what
Amity Regional High School Advances for National Academic Decathlon Competition
Amity Regional High School Advances for National Academic Decathlon Competition
Q&A on Amity Student Enrollment and School Switching
Across Connecticut, enrollment in public schools has dropped due to falling population in the last decade. Amity's enrollment dropped 9% from 2012-2021, and 3% from 2017-2021. Amity ranks in the middle of BOWA districts, and in the middle of districts both like us AND wealthier than us.
24th Annual Elementary Schools Celebration of the Arts Festival
Emma Gulliford and Sam Feliconio, both sixth-grade students at The Peck Place School, received the 2023 Outstanding Arts Award at the 24th Annual Elementary Schools Celebration of the Arts Festival. The celebration was held at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville, Connecticut. The Connecticut Association
Student News for March 2023
Smithfield, RI - Bryant University is pleased to recognize the students who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to academic excellence and achievement and have been named to the fall 2022 Deans’ List. To earn a place on the Deans’ List students must have a GPA of 3.4 or better for at least 1
Orange Land Trust Scholarships
Each student received $1000 to assist their pursuit of a degree in Environmental Science. Student Alexa Gabriel was not present for the $1000 Richard Wright Scholarship, due to her studies abroad. Board members present are back row: George Lesko, Suzanne Anderson, member Eva Kendrick
Bestselling Author Elise Broach Inspires Young Readers
On Friday, February 10, students in Orange had the opportunity to get even more excited about writing and reading with bestselling author Elise Broach. Thanks to the combined sponsorship of the PTOs from The Peck Place School, Race Brook School and Turkey Hill School, Broach gave an in-person
Amity Regional High School Advances to “Sweet 16” Round of IPPF Global Debate Competition
Hundreds of debate teams from around the world entered the 2022-23 International Public Policy Forum (IPPF) competition, but only 16 remain – including a team of students from Amity Regional High School in Woodbridge, Connecticut. By advancing into the “Sweet 16” round, the students remain eligible
Scholarships Available to Graduating Orange Students
The Orange Scholarship Foundation Association is offering several scholarships to graduating seniors from Orange. Among them is the Ashlie Krakowski Memorial Scholarship of $4000. This scholarship is awarded to a student who intends to pursue a career in health care or a related health care field.
Youth Services/BOWDAAC Events
The DEA’s National Drug Take Back Day will be held on Saturday, April 22nd from 10:00am-2:00pm at High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road in Orange. All unused/unwanted/expired medications will be taken (including liquids, sharps, and pet medications). Volunteers from the National Pha
