News in Orange, CT


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


Speeders Car Wash Opens in Orange, Offers 10 Days of Free Washes
Speeders Car Wash, a membership-focused car wash brand and part of Summit Wash Holdings with operations in Connecticut, New York, Nebraska, New Jersey, Missouri, and Florida, is pleased to recognize the company has opened a new express carwash location in Orange. To celebrate the grand opening


Alexander Oleschuk Earns Political Science Degree at MHU
Alexander Oleschuk was among nearly 200 students to receive degrees from Mars Hill University during spring commencement on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Oleschuk received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.


Orange Democrats Announce November Slate, Fitzmaurice to Challenge Zeoli
The Orange Democratic Town Committee (ODTC), on Tuesday, May 20th, presented their slate of candidates for November’s election, including announcing that Orange resident Dan Fitzmaurice will challenge 10-term First Selectman Jim Zeoli.Among a crowd gathered at High Plains Community Center


High Point University Announces Spring 2025 Dean’s List Recipients
High Point University announces the students who qualified for the Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester by maintaining a 3.5 GPA or higher. Area students who have received Dean’s List certificates are as follows


Tirollo Among University of Scranton Undergraduate Class of 2025
Emma Grace Tirollo of Orange was among the more than 725 graduates who took part in The University of Scranton's undergraduate commencement ceremony held May 18 at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. Bachelor's and associate degrees were conferred to students who had completed their


Amity 2025-2026 Budget Approved, Staff Honored, Key Updates
On behalf of the Amity Board of Education, I would like to thank our community for their continued support. The 2025–2026 Amity Regional School District budget was approved by voters in all three towns, with a total vote count of 943 in favor and 346 opposed. The approved budget reflects a 2.93%


What is Cold Laser and Can It Help My Pain?
Cold Laser Therapy, technically termed Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), has been used in a variety of formats for years with tremendous success. Physical Therapists have been utilizing this research supported technology to help patients with their pain and dysfunction.


SNHU Announces Spring 2025 President's List
It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students from Orange on being named to the Spring 2025 President's List. The spring terms run from January to May.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.70


The Basement Bookstore is Open for Summer Reading
Friends of Case Memorial Library, Orange, CT has the next Community Book Sale on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 10 til 3. Our Sale is a great place to pick up books for summer reading enjoyment for you and your children or a gift or two! It’s a full bookstore in our Library basement!


Exciting May & June Library Events: D&D, Crafts, Book Clubs & More!
Unleash your imagination! Join Teen D&D on May 10th for epic adventures, monster battles, and treasure. Beginners welcome, premade characters available. Register now!


Obituary: Dr. Jose Atocha
Dr. Jose Atocha, 94, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025 surrounded by his family, including his wife of 61 years, Helen. The two formed a strong and loving family together in Orange, CT raising 7 children and 16 grandchildren. Their years together were filled with hard work, generosity