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The Lions Club is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of Lions Night of Laughter, an annual evening of standup comedy, laughter, camaraderie, and community spirit. Set to take place on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at the High Plains Community Center auditorium, this year’s comedy night
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Mary Shaw, Orange Town Clerk, is urging all students to register to vote prior to leaving for school or college and to apply online for an absentee ballot. “One of the greatest ways we can demonstrate our commitment to our democracy is to exercise our right to a free and secret vote,” Shaw stated
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On June 10, our community proudly celebrated 319 graduates as they crossed the stage at Amity Regional High School’s Annual Commencement Exercises. On behalf of the entire Board of Education, congratulations to the Class of 2025! Thank you for all you have contributed to our schools and communities
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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
Landscape Architect speaks at Garden Club
Travis Ewen ASLA of Orange, a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects, presented an outstanding program at the monthly meeting of the Garden Club of Orange. It focused on landscape design and how it influences and benefits communities. Travis an Orange native, has worked in projects
Pack 922 News for March 2023
This February Pack 922 visited with Orange first responders to learn about safety. They had a fun time with local police officers and firefighters. Scouting is open to all children grades K-5. For more information contact our Cubmaster at cubmaster@orangecubscouts.com or visit our Facebook Page
History Corner: It’s Their Biography...
Founded in 1908, the A.C. Gilbert Company manufactured the very successful Erector Sets, as well as a variety of educational toys and the ever-popular American Flyer train sets. To those of us that grew up with a train set in the basement can only imagine the delight in 1908 when children could
Four Earn SCC All-Conference Basketball Team Honors
Amity Junior, Jillian Barnes and Senior, Sarah Granados were both named to the All-SCC 2nd team. Sacred Heart Academy Junior, Meghan Kirck earned All-SCC 1st team honors and Senior, Emma Kirck was named to the 2nd team.
Obituary: Mary “Marge” Larkin
Mary “Marge” Larkin, 90, of Orange, CT beloved wife of John “Jack” Larkin, passed peacefully on February 27, 2023. Born on April 19, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Cooper) Burkowsky. Marge and Jack were married on September 2, 1954.
Obituary: Julia Kaoud
Julia Kaoud, age 87, of Orange, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on February 17, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Saliba Kaoud. Julia was born in Ramallah, Palestine, daughter of the late Bishara Kaoud and Victoria Milham Kaoud.
Obituary: Carolyn Contardi
Carolyn H. (Marcovich) Contardi, 74, of Orange passed away February 24, 2023. Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Helen (Buturla) Marcovich.
Obituary: Lucille Cassella
Lucille Cassella, 87, of Orange, passed away peacefully at her home on February 8, 2023. Born on July 12, 1935 in Meriden, CT, she lived life fully and on her own terms. She brought love and laughter to all who knew her. There was no greater friend or relative.
