News in Orange, CT


Arti Dixson’s 35th Annual Holiday Party: A Celebration of Music, Community, and Giving
Mark your calendars! Join us for a magical evening at Arti Dixson’s 35th Annual Holiday Party, an event dedicated to the joy of music and the spirit of giving. For the 25th consecutive year, this beloved holiday celebration will be held at Woodwinds, 29 School Ground Road, Branford, CT, from 5 PM


DiMatteo Foundation Doubles Charity Impact Raising $87K Through Golf and Gala Events
Recently, the DiMatteo Family Charitable Foundation organized two charity events to more than double its support to the community this year. Its golf classic and gala contributed over $87,750 to four nonprofits around the state.John DiMatteo of Bethany, President of DiMatteo Group Financial Service


Orange Chamber Commemorative Bricks Are Back
Just in time for the holidays and back by popular demand, the Orange Chamber of Commerce Commemorative Brick Program is back. First launched in 2022 to celebrate the Town of Orange’s Bicentennial, hundreds of bricks have since been installed in front of the Orange Fairgrounds’ gazebo at High Plains


Keep Your Family Safe This Holiday Season: Decide to Ride
It’s almost turkey day, and with the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching, preparations are well underway. Turkeys have been bought, beer has been stocked, and loved ones are traveling from near and far to gather for the holiday. As you prepare your feast, it’s important to remember a safe ride


Maple View Farm visits Holly Hill Childcare
Holly Hill Childcare Welcomes Fall with Ben & Jerry of Maple View Farm (picture) One of Holly Hill Childcare & Learning Center's favorite annual events took place this past week to the delight of all our students! On a gorgeous fall day Farmer Brian of Maple View Farm made his way down Peck Lane to


It's All in the Hips: The Key to a Pain-Free Life
On a daily basis, I see it all: knee pain, ankle and foot pain, back pain, and general difficulty moving. You know what all those issues have in common—your hips. If you walk into my office, I guarantee that any lower body or core issue you complain of will require us to take a look at your hips.


Congregations of Orange Collaborate on Food Drive to Support Food 2 Kids
The Congregations of Orange Collaborative is hosting a food drive on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the High Plains Community Center to benefit Food 2 Kids.


Holiday Fantasy of Trees: Festive Fun and Greek Cuisine
The Ladies Philoptochos Society of Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church will present its 11th annual HOLIDAY FANTASY OF TREES on November 16 and 17, 2024. This 2-day celebration features holiday treats, music, mouthwatering Greek cuisine, and a raffle of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, urns, an


Waterbury Masonic Lodge Ghost Hunt: Join the Investigation
For many years, there have been reports of paranormal activity at the Masonic Lodge on Highland Avenue in Waterbury. Members of the lodge shared some of the experiences and encounters with a Connecticut investigation team, who will be conducting Phantoms of the Masonic Hall, a proper exploration of


Obituary: Kathleen “Kate” Taylor
Kathleen “Kate” Taylor age 75, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 7, 2024. The daughter of the late John and Patricia Taylor, she was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey on April 3, 1952 and grew up in Northfield, New Jersey.


Title IX Federal Law: Fight Sex-Based Discrimination in Schools
Director of Special Services, Mrs. Mary Edo, is the Title IX Coordinator for the Orange Public School district. If you or someone you know is believed to have experienced sex-based discrimination, please file a complaint using the appropriate form located at https://www.oess.org/ under


Orange Brush Fire Chars Woods, Farm Work Area
Orange firefighters today extinguished a brush fire that burned through the wooded backyards of a neighborhood and the work area of a small farm.


Case Memorial Library Bustles with Events! Make Buttons, Code Ozobots & More
The Library will be closed on Monday, November 11 for Veteran’s Day. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, November 12 at 10am.


Local Student Makes Dean's List at Mars Hill University
Alexander Oleschuk of Orange is one of 387 Mars Hill University students named on the Honor Roll of the Academic Dean at the end of the spring 2024 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 on a minimum of 12 semester hours, and carry no grade below a


Obituary: Ronald Norman Davis
Ronald Norman Davis, the vibrant and adventurous owner of VideoLab on the Boston Post Road, Orange, passed away peacefully in his sleep with family at his side on Saturday, October 5th, just two days after celebrating his 90th birthday.


Bulldog Swim Academy Makes a Big Splash with Orange Grand Opening
Bulldog Swim Academy opened its doors and dived into the Orange community yesterday by holding a packed house, grand opening ribbon cutting.


OCNS 4s Score Pumpkins & Hayride Fun
Students from the 4s class at OCNS had an absolutely fantastic time during their visit to Buttermilk Farm! It was such a fun-filled day where they not only picked out the perfect pumpkins but also enjoyed a delightful hayride that added to the excitement.


The Radiance MD Expands with New MED Spa Grand Opening
The Radiance MD marked the opening of its new MED Spa with a ribbon cutting today. Located at 291 S. Lambert Road, Orange, this major investment more than doubles the size of the medical center that offers a unique approach that combines expertise in both primary and urgent care medicines with state