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A rhododendron bush with clusters of white flowers and green leaves, alongside another bush with wilted red buds and pink blossoms in a wooded garden.A rhododendron bush with clusters of white flowers and green leaves, alongside another bush with wilted red buds and pink blossoms in a wooded garden.
Have You Noticed That Your Rhododendron Leaves Have Turned Brown?
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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A soccer player in red dribbles past cones with another player in blue in the background.A soccer player in red dribbles past cones with another player in blue in the background.
Preseason Movement Screens are Badly Needed in Youth Athletics
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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Stonehill College logo on a purple background, featuring a white shield with a cross and rays, and the Latin motto "Lux et Spes" above the college name.Stonehill College logo on a purple background, featuring a white shield with a cross and rays, and the Latin motto "Lux et Spes" above the college name.
Local Students Named to Stonehill College's Spring 2025 Dean's List
Stonehill College is pleased to recognize these Orange students named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List. To qualify for this recognition, students must achieve a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better. They must also have successfully completed all courses for which they were registered during
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Promotional poster for the Children's Cookie Concert Series with Claire Lane performing works by Franck and Wieniawski on January 11th at 3 PM. Free admission.Promotional poster for the Children's Cookie Concert Series with Claire Lane performing works by Franck and Wieniawski on January 11th at 3 PM. Free admission.
Children's Cookie Concert Featuring Claire Lane, Violin
The Suzuki Music School of Orange will host the second concert of their inaugural Cookie Concert series on Saturday, January 11th at 3:00pm in the St. Barbara's Church Library (480 Racebrook Road, Orange CT 06477). It will feature SMSO alumna Claire Lane, violin, with pianist Elina Christova.
Arts & Leisure
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Casey Carle inside giant soap bubble gives thumbs up and waves while wearing black outfit, surrounded by iridescent reflections and floating bubbles in dark settingCasey Carle inside giant soap bubble gives thumbs up and waves while wearing black outfit, surrounded by iridescent reflections and floating bubbles in dark setting
Bubble Artist Casey Carle Brings Amazing Show to Orange
Orange Community Women is excited to present "Casey Carle's Bubble Mania" on Saturday, January 18th, 2025 at 1:00 at High Plains Community Center. This event has been generously sponsored by The Orange Foundation.Bubble Mania is a highly-acclaimed show combining the science of bubbles
Arts & Leisure
Clubs & Organizations
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Two people doing plank exercises on blue mats in a brightly lit gym. Focus on the foreground person in a black tank top and striped shorts.Two people doing plank exercises on blue mats in a brightly lit gym. Focus on the foreground person in a black tank top and striped shorts.
New Year's Fitness Success: A Guide to Safe and Effective Exercise Goals for 2025
As the New Year approaches, many individuals commit to fitness goals, particularly focusing on physical fitness and weight management. However, several critical considerations must be taken into account to ensure a safe and effective fitness journey.
Sports
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Orange Chamber of Commerce Health & Fitness Expo on January 11, 2025, from 10 AM to 1 PM. Free and open to the public. Promoting health and wellness.Orange Chamber of Commerce Health & Fitness Expo on January 11, 2025, from 10 AM to 1 PM. Free and open to the public. Promoting health and wellness.
Orange Health & Fitness Expo: Free Wellness Event for All Ages
The Orange Chamber of Commerce Health and Fitness Expo will kick off the New Year, on Saturday, January 11th, at the Courtyard by Marriott, 136 Marsh Hill Road from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Expo is free and open to the public.
Clubs & Organizations
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Case Memorial Library exterior with white colonial architecture, featuring American and local flags, curved driveway, and decorative lamp posts on a sunny dayCase Memorial Library exterior with white colonial architecture, featuring American and local flags, curved driveway, and decorative lamp posts on a sunny day
Engage with Diverse Library Events: From Book Talks to Turkish Coffee This January
Even before she became Franklin D. Roosevelt's secretary of labor and the first woman to serve as a cabinet secretary, Frances Perkins was a tireless advocate for better industrial conditions, an end to child labor, and other social, progressive movements.
Library
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A group of people participating in a fitness class, focusing on the person in the foreground wearing pink patterned leggings and pink sneakers.A group of people participating in a fitness class, focusing on the person in the foreground wearing pink patterned leggings and pink sneakers.
Join Orange's Most Fun Fitness Class: Sign Up for Winter Sessions
Calling all local residents! Looking for a fun filled workout class for all ages? Come and join us Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6PM for 50 minutes of fun and sweat. With fun songs and our engaging instructors, you'll leave this class wanting more. Mark your calendars for our classes being held January
Sports
Town Departments & Agencies
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Mary L. Tracy School logo with a playful design featuring a beehive, branches, and the initials MLT. It also says "Is a fun place to be."Mary L. Tracy School logo with a playful design featuring a beehive, branches, and the initials MLT. It also says "Is a fun place to be."
Mary L. Tracy School Opens 2025 Kindergarten Sign-ups
Mary L. Tracy School, Town of Orange, is now open for kindergarten registration. Mary L. Tracy School is home to all kindergarten students in the Town of Orange. If you are a resident of Orange and your child is turning five on or before September 1, 2025, it is time to register for kindergarten.
Education
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David Allan French, 80, of Milford, CTDavid Allan French, 80, of Milford, CT
Obituary: David French
David Allan French, 80, of Milford, CT, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024. David was born on February 3, 1944, in Bridgeport, CT and was the son of the late Earl French and Ruth Duncan.
Death Notices
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Eastern Connecticut State University logo featuring a minimalist white illustration of a clock tower against a navy blue background with the university name belowEastern Connecticut State University logo featuring a minimalist white illustration of a clock tower against a navy blue background with the university name below
Local College Students Conclude First Semester at Eastern Connecticut State University
More than 1,000 students are concluding their first semester at Eastern Connecticut State University this fall 2024. The new students include 808 first-time and 275 transfer students who are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate-level programs.
Education
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Amity logo featuring a shield with a sunburst, three birds, and the word "Amity" on a banner.Amity logo featuring a shield with a sunburst, three birds, and the word "Amity" on a banner.
Amity BOE: Budget Process Underway, Graduation Date Set
At this time of the year the Board begins work on the 2025-2026 budget. The first step was a special late November meeting for presentations by the various departments of their estimated needs for the 2025-2026 school year. These are submitted to the Superintendent so that she may prepare her budget
Town Departments & Agencies
Education
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A community group, including scouts, stands in front of a brick building holding a sign that says ‘Orange Food2Kids ♥ YOU,’ symbolizing local support.A community group, including scouts, stands in front of a brick building holding a sign that says ‘Orange Food2Kids ♥ YOU,’ symbolizing local support.
COC Unites to Fight Childhood Hunger at Food Drive
Congregation Orange Collaborative (COC) held a Pop the Trunk Food Collection on December 8th at High Plains Community Center. The event was to support about 40 children in Orange who are food insecure. They get fruit and milk weekly and monthly they receive a back pack of non-perishable food too.
Clubs & Organizations
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Pre-Civil War quilt with intricate star patterns and subtle color variations. The quilt possibly served as a secret communication tool for enslaved people on the Underground Railroad.Pre-Civil War quilt with intricate star patterns and subtle color variations. The quilt possibly served as a secret communication tool for enslaved people on the Underground Railroad.
Unveiling Quilt Codes: Secrets of the Underground Railroad
On Tuesday, January 7 at 7:00 pm, the Zoom program Pre-Civil War Quilts: The Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad will be hosted by the Friends of Case Memorial Library. 
Library
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Three individuals stand in front of a wall, two holding a colorful poster with safety guidelines. A signboard for Orange Youth Services is on the left.Three individuals stand in front of a wall, two holding a colorful poster with safety guidelines. A signboard for Orange Youth Services is on the left.
Orange Youth Services Equips Police with Drug Education Board
Orange Youth Services has proudly announced the purchase of a drug board for the Orange Police Department as part of its ongoing commitment to addressing substance abuse and promoting community well-being. The board was purchased through prevention funding through the State of Connecticut Opioid Re
Town Departments & Agencies
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Two glasses of beer with foam on a wooden table surrounded by pinecones and candlelight, creating a festive atmosphere.Two glasses of beer with foam on a wooden table surrounded by pinecones and candlelight, creating a festive atmosphere.
Plan Safe Holiday Rides: CT Partners Promote Sober Travel
With the holidays approaching, many of us are looking forward to travelling near and far to raise a glass with friends and family. As you gather with loved ones to spread cheer, remember to encourage those around you to make responsible choices when it comes to alcohol. 
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