Orange Police responded to a shoplifting complaint at Home Depot, 440 Boston Post Road, on Monday Aug. 23 at 2:35 p.m. Investigation revealed that Calvin L. Lewis, 52, of Bridgeport, reportedly took $1,054 worth of merchandise without paying for it. Lewis was taken into custody and charged with fourth-degree larceny. He was held on $1,000 … Read more
On Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 1:45 p.m. Orange police responded to the Wine Merchant’s store at 309 Racebrook Road on a shoplifting complaint. Investigation revealed that Krista M. Watkinson, 36, and Anthony C. Facin Jr., whose arrest was previously reported here, took $279 worth of alcoholic beverages without paying for them. Watkinson was taken … Read more
Milford Animal Control, 664 East Broadway, Milford, which serves the town of Orange, has Wildling a domestic long hair and Maine Coon mix cat available for adoption. Wildling is about 4 years old. She was released to Milford Animal Control from her owner. She would do well in an only pet household, she can be shy … Read more
On Wednesday, Aug. 18, at 1:45 p.m. officers responded to the Wine Merchants Store at 309 Racebrook Road on a shoplifting complaint. Investigation revealed that Anthony C. Facin Jr., 47, of New Haven and another person took $279 worth of alcoholic beverages without paying for them. Facin was taken into custody and charged with sixth-degree … Read more
The Orange Lions Club presents “Comedy under the Stars” on Saturday, August 28, 2021. The event usually held in the fall, has a new twist. They’ve decided to do an outdoor comedy event under the High Plains Pavillion with picnic table seating. You may bring your own chair if you desire. The lineup includes headliner … Read more
This week marks the twelfth anniversary of a life-changing experience. On Aug. 22, 2009 I was in the hospital going through tons of tests answering friends’ questions about my condition and yes, working just days after having a stroke. Back in 2009, I was a 52-year-old workaholic. Nothing made me happier than my busy work … Read more
All the tracking and 24-hour weather coverage for — What? Hurricane Henri, then Tropical Storm Henri is turning out to be a big fat nothing. Pumps at many stations have yellow covers on them indicating that they are out of gas. Bread shelves at grocery stores are picked through and now we’re not even anticipating … Read more
After plowing into New Jersey and New York last night and early this morning causing substantial flooding, totaling hundreds of parked vehicles, Henri has been downgraded to a tropical storm. A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are now in effect for Southern New Haven county and other surrounding areas. The storm carries maximum … Read more
With Henri coming into Connecticut tomorrow afternoon as a category 1 Hurricane, you may wonder just how severe the winds will be and how much damage it may do. For you, I found this detailed information on NASA.gov. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based only on a hurricane’s maximum … Read more
The latest from the National Weather Service: A Hurricane Warning remains in effect until further notice. The latest forecast calls for below tropical storm force wind with a peak wind forecast of 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. There is a threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size … Read more