Paper Shredding, Mattress Recycling, and Clothing and Household Goods Collection Saturday

The Orange Recycling Committee’s paper shredding and mattress recycling event scheduled for Saturday, October 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at High Plains Community Center (HPCC), 525 OrangeCenter Road, will once again be joined by the Orange Community Women hosting a FUNDrive for Clothes and Household Items. The Orange Community Women are asking residents to … Read more

It's Here! The First Carnival Of 2018

The Orange Fairgrounds will be filled with rides, games and fun as Rainbow Amusements brings the first Carnival of the year to town on Saturday, April 21 (12-9). A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, April 22 (12-5).  The Peck Place Carnival will have food trucks offering dinner and dessert choices for your family to enjoy. Peanut & tree nut … Read more

Matthew Dicks Will Present Two Storytelling Master Classes At Amity This Week

Connecticut author and storyteller, Matthew Dicks, will visit Amity Regional High School this week to present two master classes in the art of storytelling. Matthew Dicks is the author of several novels including Something Missing, Unexpectedly Milo, and The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs, and the upcoming Story-worthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through … Read more

Boys Lacrosse: WOW, Hughes Leads Amity to Victory Over West Haven

The Amity Spartans Boys Lacrosse team was on the road in West Haven for its season opener on Thursday, April 5, for a game against the Blue Devils. The Amity team — which includes many members of the amazing 2017-18 Ice Hockey team which went all the way to the state quarterfinal game — wasted no time … Read more

UPDATE: Dumais To Be Executive Director of C.E.S.

Dr. Charles “Chip” Dumais will become Executive Director of C.E.S. (Cooperative Educational Services) when Dr. Evan Pitkoff retires at the end of this school year after 11 years leading the agency. Dumais is currently superintendent of the Amity Regional School District No. 5 in Woodbridge, where he has been since 2014. His appointment to the … Read more

UNH Offers Free GenCyber Security and Forensics Camp for Teens

High School students, here’s an awesome opportunity for you! For the second consecutive year, the University of New Haven’s Tagliatela College of Engineering is offering Connecticut’s only GenCyber security and forensics camp for high school students, the “GenCyber Agent Academy.” The GenCyber Agent Academy, sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the National Security Agency, is offered … Read more

UPDATE: Amity Lockdown Lifted

A source said Amity High School is in Lockdown at this time (11 a.m.) No reason given. Will provide information when it becomes available. UPDATE: There was police activity in the area, but the good news is that the lockdown was lifted at 11:20 a.m. – still no explanation.