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Orange Police Department supervisors participated in leadership training conducted by Colonel (retired) Eric Lopez, founder and CEO of Arrowhead Leadership Consulting. The training was the result of an introductory meeting arranged earlier this year by the Amity Chamber of Commerce between Lopez and
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Anna Varholak, a member of Stonehill College's Class of 2026 from Orange, CT, was recently honored at the institution's Student Life Awards, held Sunday, April 27, 2025. This program celebrates campus community members for their outstanding contributions to the betterment of Stonehill.
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Congratulations to Nava Ismail-Beigi who was the grand-prize winner in Junior Scholastic’s “Can you Find Mapman?” Contest! Nava is an eighth grade student at Amity Middle School Orange. There were approximately 777 entries in the contest. Nava participated in this yearly contest by figuring out
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OVFD Annual Auxiliary Pancake Breakfast: Join the Fun!
The Orange Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is hosting its annual Pancake Breakfast, a beloved community event that combines delicious food with a great cause. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3rd, and head over to the Post Road Fire House in Orange, CT for a morning filled with tasty treats
Amity Creative Theater Premieres Disney’s 'The Little Mermaid'
Amity Regional High School’s acclaimed Amity Creative Theater (ACT) is entering the final days of rehearsal for its production of Disney’s beloved classic The Little Mermaid, premiering April 4, 2025. Featuring music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright
Optimizing Your Orthopedic Health in 2025
When routines become less active, maintaining movement can be harder for many. We all think about jumping back into the gym or beginning the latest diet to drop a few pounds. The one thing very few of us think about is optimizing your orthopedic health first.
Amity DEI: Clarifying Changes, Not Ending Programs
Recent concerns raised by community members about Amity Regional School District No. 5’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts merit clarification. Many of these concerns are related to a U.S. Department of Education letter dated Feb. 14, 2025, which has been cited as containing a directive
Town Invites Community to Public Workshop #2 on Conservation and Development
The Town of Orange is hosting its second Public Workshop for the Plan of Conservation and Development on April 2, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the High Plains Community Center.
Family Fun: Free Children's Cookie Concert
The Suzuki Music School of Orange will host a Children’s Cookie Concert on Saturday, April 5th at 3:00pm in the Social Hall at St. Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church (480 Racebrook Rd, Orange, CT 06477). The concert will feature SMS student string ensemble Vivace, performing music by Taylor Swift, One
Energize Connecticut Celebrates 20 Years of Student Energy Efficiency Contest
Energize Connecticut℠ eesmarts™ Student Contest Celebrates 20 Years of Energy Efficiency Education. Connecticut teachers and students encouraged to submit creative energy efficiency solutions in the 20th annual contest; registration deadline March 21.
Amity Regional School District Budget Process Underway for 2025-2026 – Your Voice Matters
As spring approaches, the Amity Regional School District No. 5, serving Bethany, Orange, and Woodbridge, is hard at work shaping the 2025-2026 budget, and we are committed to our goals of continuously improving instruction, cultivating creativity, enhancing student engagement and performance
Library Spring Book Sale: Find Your Next Read
Looking for something to do SATURDAY, APRIL 5, from 10:00AM to 3:00PM? How about shopping at Case Memorial Library’s Spring Book Sale?
Ergonomics: The Science of Working in Comfort
We’ve all heard of it, but who actually understands what it means? Ergonomics refers to the science of designing an area to maximize productivity by reducing bodily fatigue and pain. How many of us have ever left work, in an office, a truck, or a job site, and felt that tightness or pain in the back
March Library Events: Menopause 101, Art, Films & More!
Join us for an evening of learning with Debbie Tashlein, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Certified Menopause Specialist, and found of Pelvic Health Solutions of CT.
Obituary: Gary Beecher “Beech” Johnson
Gary Beecher “Beech” Johnson, 78, died tragically by suicide this past January. For the past 35 years, he lived in Bridgton, Maine. Born and raised in Bethany, CT, Beech had a difficult and traumatic childhood, a burden he never fully overcame or healed from.
Local Students Inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
The following students from Orange recently were elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
Students Create "Love Unites" Mural with Local Artist
Seventh grade students from Amity Middle School in Orange made a mural called “Love Unites” with artist Miguel Estrada. Students worked in groups of three to five. Each group made a painting depicting one of the following words: “empathy,” “kindness,” “friendship,” “respect,” “love,” and “peace.”
