09/23/2021
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Local News for Orange, Connecticut
09/23/2021
09/22/2021
TODAY Is The First Day Of Fall
So many of you celebrated the end of summer on Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 6) but those “in the know” were aware that we still had another 16 days before it was officially autumn – more widely known as Fall. Today, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 is the first day of Fall It officially arrives at READ MORE.
09/22/2021
Amity HS Athletics: Great day at Fitzgerald …
Great day at Fitzgerald field for the boys and girls Cross country teams! Mason Beaudette ran 16:29 and Nell Grant ran 20:16 as the top performers for Amity! @GameTimeCT Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
09/21/2021
Seminar In Milford, Orange To Explain Medicare Options
Trish Pearson Insurance is hosting free seminars on Oct. 5 and 6 in Milford and Orange to help attendees understand their Medicare coverage and plan options. The seminar will include information about the enrollment process as well as how the parts of Medicare work. The first event in Orange on Tuesday, Oct. 5 has two READ MORE.
09/20/2021
This Week’s Amity Varsity Sports Schedules
Amity varsity teams are having a great season so far. Here’s what’s on this week’s schedule: Monday, Sept. 20 Field Hockey vs Lyman Hall, Away, at Lyman Hall HS, Fitzgerald Field, at 3:45 p.m. Girls Soccer vs Career/Hillhouse, HOME at Amity Field 3 at 5 p.m. Girls Volleyball vs Hillhouse, HOME at Amity at 6:30 READ MORE.
09/20/2021
Important Notice: Amity Hall of Honor/Hall of Fame Date Change
The 2021-2022 Amity Academic Hall of Honor and Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be postponed with a new date of Thursday, April 28, 2022. Due to new COVID concerns, organizers have decided to wait until spring. The event will still take place at Grassy Hill Country Club, 441 Clark Lane, Orange. Please save READ MORE.
09/20/2021
From The Amity Supt.: Amity To Host COVID Vaccine Clinic
Amity Regional School District will be hosting a COVID vaccine clinic at Amity Regional High School. This clinic will be open to all students and staff. Students ages 12 and up may participate in this clinic, as it is Pfizer vaccination clinic. Amity Regional High School, District Presentation Room 8:00 am – 4:30 pm First READ MORE.
09/20/2021
Tonight’s Full Moon Is The Full Corn Moon
The full moon will rise in the southeast just after sunset tonight, Monday, September 20 – just two days before the fall equinox. This full Moon reaches peak illumination at 7:54 p.m. tonight. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, “While September’s full Moon is usually known as the Harvest Moon, if October’s full Moon happens to READ MORE.
09/20/2021
Pizza, ax throwing paired in new edgy Orange business
Katelyn Driscoll, assistant manager of the Orange store and also one of the “axperts” said people often are “nervous” throwing axes for the first time. Read the rest of the article on nhregister.com READ MORE.09/19/2021
Lady Spartans Splash Past Opponents At Cross
The Lady Spartans Swimming and Diving team was on the road in East Haven on Friday, Sept. 17 for a meet against East Haven/Wilbur Cross/Hillhouse. EH/WC/HH won more events than Amity, but true to form, Todd Rainey’s Lady Spartans gave their all and outscored their hosts 80-62. Amity’s Winning Events 200 Medley Relay 1:59.31 – READ MORE.09/18/2021
Football: First Home Game On New Field Amity Vs Shelton
In the first quarter Amity chose to do a lot of running plays and passed once or twice. The game was scoreless after one. The Spartans intercepted the ball and made some nice progress early in the second, but the Gaels soon took over and the battle was on. Amity defense was strong keeping Shelton READ MORE.09/18/2021
Orange Country Fair Schedule: Plan Your Days Now
Following is the official Orange Country Fair Schedule for 2021. The Fair will take place on the Orange Fairgrounds, 525 Orange Center Road, on Saturday, Sept. 18 and Sunday, Sept. 19. You may notice that a few fan favorites like the Frying Pan Toss, Hay Bale Toss and Pig Races are missing this year, but READ MORE.
09/17/2021
Amity HS Athletics: Go Camryn Brown! National …
Go Camryn Brown! National Girls High School Preseason Rankings released and Pound-For-Pound Rankings also updated Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.09/16/2021
Understanding The Jewish High Holiday of Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur began a few minutes before sunset last night (Wednesday, Sept. 15), and ends after nightfall tonight Yom Kippur is a Hebrew name, meaning Day of Atonement. It is the holiest day of the year for Jews and often results in the biggest turnout at synagogues around the world. Jews spend the majority of READ MORE.09/15/2021
Orange bans using marijuana on town property; considers retail sale moratorium
The Orange Town Plan and Zoning Commission plans to hold two public hearings on cannabis. Read the rest of the article on nhregister.com READ MORE.09/15/2021
Amity’s Swimmin’ Women Off To A Great Start
The Amity Girls’ Swimming and Diving Team hosted Branford at its season opener in Orange on Tuesday, Sept. 14. Longtime head coach Todd Rainey sent the results after the meet showing a Lady Spartans 97-67 victory. Following are Amity’s winning categories: 200 Medley Relay 1:54.57 – Lauren Sender, Marea Li, Grace Mahon, Julia Snow 200 READ MORE.09/15/2021
Meet the Amity Girls Swimming And Diving Team
The 2021 Amity Girls Swimming and Diving Team seems to be off to a great start, with its first in-person contest in a very long time and hopefully no COVID virtual meets in the future. Head Coach Todd Rainey’s team includes 7 seniors: Taylor Dillon; Hannah Johnson; Katherine O’Connor; Amanda Robinson; Lauren Sender; Julia Snow; READ MORE.
09/15/2021
Amity HS Athletics: The field hockey team …
The field hockey team opened the newly renovated William Johnson field and play an outstanding game on National Field Hockey Day! Final score: Amity 4 North Haven 0. @GameTimeCT @orangectlive01 Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.09/14/2021
Test Your Recycling Knowledge At The Fair
The Orange Recycling Committee will, once again, have a information booth under the Civic Tent at the Orange Country Fair this weekend. Step right up and ask any questions you may have about what can and cannot be recycled, different recycling options at the transfer station, etc. Kids, test your knowledge of recycling with recycling READ MORE.09/14/2021