News in Orange, CT


Fairfield University Congratulates Spring 2025 Dean's List
The following Fairfield University student(s) from Orange received Deans List Honors for the Spring 2025 semester. In order to be placed on the Dean's List, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in a semester, have no outstanding or incomplete grades for that semester, and have


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!


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.


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


Merina Visnic Named to UA Spring 2025 President’s List
Merina Visnic was named to The University of Alabama Presidents List for Spring Semester 2025. A total of 14,289 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean's list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president's list with an


AMSO Students Honored for Academic Excellence and Leadership
Please join us in congratulating the following students for their outstanding academic excellence, exemplary citizenship, and remarkable perseverance. Their achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards from distinguished educational organizations


Congregation Or Shalom Giving Back to the Community with Red Cross Blood Drive
Congregation Or Shalom will host a community blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on July 15, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 205 Old Grassy Hill Road.To learn more or make an appointment to donate, visit redcrossblood.org.“The short amount of time it takes to donate can mean


University of Rhode Island Names Orange Students to Dean’s List
The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that several Orange students have been named to its Spring 2025 Dean's List. To be included on the Dean's List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable


Bucknell University Announces Spring 2025 Dean’s List Honorees
Bucknell University has released the dean's list for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2024-25 academic year. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean's list recognition. Matthew McLeod of Orange, class of 2028


Annika Lyngdal Named to James Madison University Dean’s List
Orange resident, Annika Lyngdal, has been named to the Dean's List at James Madison University for the spring 2025 semester. Students who earn dean's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Lyngdal is majoring in Health Sciences - BS.


Benjamin Del Franco Named to Dean's List at Plymouth State University
Benjamin Del Franco of Orange, CT, has been named to the Plymouth State University Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must achieve a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.69 during the Spring 2025 semester and must have completed at least 12 credit


Salve Regina University Awards Degrees to Orange Graduates in 2025
Salve Regina President Dr. Kelli J. Armstrong conferred 508 bachelor's degrees, 206 master's degrees, 18 doctoral degrees and 11 doctor of nursing practice degrees upon the Class of 2025.


Springfield College Announces Spring 2025 Dean’s List Honorees
Springfield College has named the following students from Orange, CT to the dean's list for academic excellence for the 2025 spring semester.


Do I Need Surgery For My Rotator Cuff Tear?
One of the most commonly injured areas of the body is the shoulder. It is a dynamic joint, allowing us the greatest mobility of any articulating joint. But with great mobility, comes great potential for injury.


Letter: Celebrate Independence Day Safely with Ride-Share Options
Independence Day is quickly approaching. Families are preparing for a weekend filled with fireworks, cookouts, and lasting memories. As we put on our red, white, and blue this Fourth of July and raise a glass to this beautiful country we call home, Anheuser-Busch and Dichello Distributors, INC ask


Senior Center Honors Living Treasures at Pasta Festa Night
On April 15th, the Orange Senior Center celebrated its annual Pasta Festa night at St. Barbara’s Greek Orthodox church. Three Orange residents who have made a long, outstanding contributions to the community, were honored with the Living Treasure award. This year’s recipients were, Patricia O’Leary


Discover June Events at the Library: Decluttering, Crafts, Films & More!
Is your clutter taking over, but you’re just not sure where to start, and you are concerned about the environmental impact of decluttering?


Local Residents Receive Degrees at WPI's 156th Undergraduate Commencement
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) celebrated its 2025 Commencement with a series of ceremonies honoring the achievements of graduates across all degree levels. For the second year, commencement exercises were held at the DCU Center, where WPI conferred 1,298 bachelor's degrees representing a