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On Tuesday, April 21st, the Amity Chamber of Commerce will launch the legal seminar program, "Breakfast & Briefs." The program will be presented by Amity Chamber member Zabel Schellenberg Attorneys at Law, and led by two of the firm's partners, Owen Weaver and Courtney George.
Ray Collins III, Republican candidate for State Representative in Connecticut’s 117th District, today announced that his campaign has officially met the strict fundraising threshold for the Connecticut Citizens’ Election Program (CEP) grant. To qualify for the grant, a candidate must collect at leas
Artist/illustrator, writer, and graphic novelist Dave Roman will visit the Amity Regional High School library next week to offer workshops to Amity’s art and English classes. He previously visited Amity on two occasions prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, both of which were well received by and popular


The 4th Pan American Kung Fu Championships was held in Markham, Ontario, Canada, at the Markham Pan Am Center on August 3 through August 6. The PAKFC is the Pan American version of the world Kung Fu championships. This exciting event was from 8/3-8/6, which involved nearly 800 athletes from all
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Come out to Old Tavern on September 8th to watch The Sandlot on Roche Field! All proceeds will help support the 2024 CT Crushers team go to Cooperstown!


Jean Marie Lewis, 87, of Orange passed away with her family at her side on July 14, 2023, at Maplewood of Orange. For 67 years, she was the loving wife of Donald Jackson Lewis, Sr. Jean was born in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Edward and Margaret Malaby. She is survived by her children


Anne (Martone) Rapini, 101, passed peacefully on July 12, 2023, with her children by her side. Born in New Haven on February 25, 1922, daughter of the late Rose (Trotta) and Thomas Martone. Predeceased by her husband of 77 years, Albert; and her loving son, Dennis Joseph Rapini.
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Arthur “Art” D. Decko, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. Art was born on February 25, 1941 in New Haven, CT to the late Charles and Frances (Cesarek) Decko. Early on, he lived in West Haven and then Orange, CT. He graduated from Amity Regional
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Roberta (Sloatman) Hurlburt, 94, longtime former resident of Orange, passed away peacefully at her home in Windsor, Vermont on July 18, 2023. While living in Orange, she was an active member of the Orange Congregational Church, and the Orange Arts and Crafts Guild. Roberta was a well-loved
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The upcoming school year brings new classes, activities and often new social opportunities that may include peer pressure to experiment with underage drinking. Though resistance can be difficult for teens, as a parent, your involvement has a significant impact on your child’s decisions.


PhysicianOne’s ribbon-cutting event took place on June 27, 2023. Its new location is at 236 Boston Post Road in Orange, CT. Attendees of the event included PhysicianOne CEO Lynne Rosen, chief medical officer, Dr. Jeannie Kenkare, members of the Orange P1UC team, members of the Orange Chamber


Houlihan Lawrence Wareck D’Ostilio Real Estate proudly welcomes Realtors Jared Krinsky and Holly Pietrunti-Vogel to the team.Jared Krinsky holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and his previous work experience included work as a software engineer at Sikorski Aircraft. With over 25 years of
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Amity Physical Therapy has recently teamed up with the Amity Pop Warner football and cheerleading teams to launch a new comprehensive concussion program.Michael Dow MSPT and CEO/Clinical Director of Amity Physical Therapy commented, “A few years ago, I had the opportunity to be an assistant coach on


The Library will be closed on Saturday, September 2 and Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day and on Monday, October 9 in observance of Columbus Day.


Kara Lightowler is one of 32 brave women that will be participating in a cancer fundraising event called Belles of the Brawl. Haymakers for Hope sponsors this national event that takes place in six cities throughout the United States. Kara will be in an amateur boxing fight on October 12th raising