News in Orange, CT

Save the date for the Annual 5th Annual Orange Artisan Fest and Business Expo, scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Orange Fairgrounds at High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road, Orange. This marks the 5th all-outdoor event and the 23rd Business Expo

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 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

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.

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

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.

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℠ 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.

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

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?

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

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.

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.

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.

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.”

First Selectman, James Zeoli will be available for coffee & casual conversation on April 7 from 9:30-10:30am in the Senior Café at the High Plains Community Center. Bring your questions, comments, and concerns to discuss with the First Selectman. Please RSVP with the Senior Center at 203-891-4788

The Orange Volunteer Fire Department (OVFD) Auxiliary is gearing up to spread some springtime joy with their annual "Egg My Yard!" fundraiser, promising a delightful Easter surprise for residents of Orange, Connecticut. This year, the Easter Bunny is making a special trip to town, and you can be

The Suzuki Music School of Orange will host its third Children’s Cookie Concert on Saturday, March 8th at 3:00pm in the library at St. Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church (480 Racebrook Rd, Orange, CT 06477). The concert will feature SMSO faculty members Jacob Nordlinger, cello, and Trevor Babb, guitar