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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 Friends of the Case Memorial Library is featuring impersonator, Leslie Goddard, who will portray Lizzie Borden, a Fall River, Massachusetts heiress accused, arrested and tried for the murder of her father and stepmother in 1892. The program will be presented via Zoom on February 20 at 7:00pm.Le


The Orange Congregational Church hosts its next concert in the Music on the Green series on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 4:00 pm. Talented member, JJ Brentson will play the trombone and he will be accompanied by local musician Phyllis Silver. The music of wind instruments continues as the Harmonia


Did I say lighter side? Humpty Dumpty was a 1,350-pound siege cannon atop St Mary’s Church wall in 1648 with its main reason for being to hurl a 12-pound, round granite ball at the enemy during the English Civil War. So, now where am I going with this? Nursery Rhymes, that’s my target today. Ha
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The Town of Orange is working to put a list of living Korean-era veterans who served in the U.S. Military between 1950-1955 and Vietnam veterans who served in the U.S. Military between 1961-1975. If you are a resident of Orange that served our country during these times, please contact Ann Denny in
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The feeling was one of gratitude and thanks at CTeen Haven’s Cookies 4 Cops event. With the theme of giving back, 20 teens throughout greater New Haven got together with members of the Orange Police Department to show appreciation to those who serve. CTeen Haven, Chabad of Greater New Haven’s te


Driving by Congregation Or Shalom in Orange, one cannot help but notice the synagogue’s banner and motto, “Open Minds, Open Hearts, Open Doors.” In fact, Rabbi Wainhaus, spiritual leader of the congregation, often includes those words in his sermons. As he puts it, “Our motto represents the messag


Join Us For Weekly Services Morning Minyan Sunday 9:00 AM – In person and Zoom’d Monday 8:30 AM – Zoom’d Thursday 8:30 AM – Zoom’d Shabbat ServicesFriday 7:30 PM – In person and Zoom’d Saturday 9:30 AM – In person and Zoom’d Please call the synagogue office at 203-799-2341 or email
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Visit our website casememoriallibrary.org and sign up for our weekly email newsletter for updates on events at the library.The Library’s hours are as follows:Monday, Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Holiday Closings:The Library will be closed on Monday,


Frederick John Kirkham, 73, of Orange, beloved husband of 50 years to Maria (Cross) Kirkham, passed away peacefully at his home on January 4, 2023. Born on March 10, 1949 in Liverpool, England, he was the son of the late John and Jessie (Hallard) Kirkham.Fred was very special to all that knew him.


Priscilla Searles, 83, of Orange, beloved wife of the late James C. Searles, passed away on December 30, 2022. Born on October 18, 1939 in Hartford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Helen (Kerivan) Burgess.Priscilla was a writer and contributor to Business New Haven since it was launch


Elizabeth M. Stahl (Betty), passed away peacefully at home in Orange, surrounded by family on December 21, 2022. Born in Derby Connecticut, January 7, 1950, daughter of George H Murphy Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Manion Murphy, she leaves her husband Craig A Stahl, of Orange, survived by her sister Barba
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Donald Jackson Lewis Sr., 90, of Orange passed away with his family at his side on January 6, 2022, at the West Haven Veterans Administration Hospital. For 67 years, he was the loving husband of Jean Marie Malaby Lewis. Donald was born in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Albert and Hilda Lewis.