Today is The First Day of Winter

The winter solstice — the Shortest Day of the Year and the Longest Night — happens today at exactly 10:58 a.m. The solstice is the astronomical beginning of winter. After the solstice, the days slowly start to get longer again. Today, there are only 7 hours, 49 minutes and 42 seconds of daylight, so take advantage of it. … Read more

AVANGRID Offers Safety Tips for Extreme Cold Weather

With the freezing temperatures and sub-zero wind chills forecast for this weekend, we thought it was a good idea to republish this informative story containing tips on many ways of taking care of yourself in the extreme cold.   Weather Advisory Issued to Customers of United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas AVANGRID a diversified U.S. energy company, and … Read more

AVANGRID Offers Safety Tips for Extreme Cold Weather

Weather Advisory Issued to Customers of United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas, Connecticut Natural Gas and Berkshire Gas AVANGRID (NYSE: AGR), a diversified U.S. energy company, and its subsidiaries in Connecticut and Massachusetts are urging customers to take measures to stay safe and warm during the bitterly cold weather that’s forecast for New England. “The risk of … Read more

Open House: 3 Bedroom Ranch On Old Tavern Road

Life is easier in one level living. Sprawling ranch with 1900 square feet plus a finished lower level with 1500 square feet. Prime location accessible to shops, restaurants and parks. Huge family room at 144 Old Tavern Road with loads of natural light. Eat in kitchen with breakfast nook. All stainless steel appliances with brand … Read more

Committee Seeks Local Veterans To Honor At Memorial Day Ceremony And Parade

Orange residents, do you know a veteran, male or female, especially one who served in Korea or WWII. If so, the Orange Memorial Day Committee wants to know about him or her. Every year, the committee carefully chooses veterans to honor during the Memorial Day ceremony on the Orange Fairgrounds before the parade. These veterans … Read more

It's Time For The Friends’ Great! Basement Book Sale 

The Friends of the Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, will host their Great! Basement Book Sale today. Come for great deals on thousands of new and gently used books including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction for adults, children, and teens as well as vinyl records, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks. Don’t miss this … Read more

Dedication Ceremony Today For The Elaine Arena Blood Pressure Clinics At The OVNA

The Orange Visiting Nurse Association would like to invite the community to honor a longtime friend, Elaine Arena, with the dedication of our Community Monthly Blood Pressure Clinic in Elaine’s memory. First Selectman James Zeoli will be in attendance making a proclamation on behalf of Elaine Arena. The ceremony will take place on March 22, 2018, … Read more