🌱 Patch AM: Which Orange neighbors just earned degrees from URI’s Class of 2026?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Orange neighbors just earned degrees from URI's Class of 2026?

Also on today's calendar: Mini Golf in the Stacks - A Hole Lot of Fun in the Library and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
• Sunday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
• Monday: Humid; afternoon showers, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Orange Residents Graduate from URI in Class of 2026 (orangetownnews.com) — Several Orange residents have just graduated from the University of Rhode Island's Class of 2026, earning degrees in fields from film and sports media to kinesiology and public health. The piece highlights these local students' achievements and connects Orange readers to a nearby flagship public research university shaping careers across New England.
   

📸 Around Orange

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Orange

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Mini Golf in the Stacks - A Hole Lot of Fun in the Library →
  Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave, Milford
  10:00 am
• ✨ Ethan Allen Milford End-of-Summer 25% Savings Event ✨ →
  Ethan Allen, 1620 Boston Post Rd, Milford
  10:00 am
Thursday September 10
• My Friend Abby's Shining Together Candlelight Vigil for Suicide Prevention →
  Trumbull Town Green, Trumbull
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 29
• Museum and Antique Shop →
  605 Orange Center Rd, Orange
  9:00 am
• Jam Session @ 10selden →
  10 Selden St, Woodbridge
  7:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• KG Elite Sport One Year Anniversary Party →
  282 Quarry Rd, Milford
  12:00 pm
• Bryan-Andrew House →
  131 Old Tavern Rd, Orange
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Economic Development Commission →
  Orange, CT Calendar, 617 Orange Center Road, Orange
  5:30 pm
Friday September 4
• "Odyssey: A Greek Festival" - 44th annual festival, Sep 4-7, St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church →
  St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 480 Racebrook Rd, Orange
  9:00 am
Friday September 11
• Live Metal Bands →
  10 Selden St, Woodbridge
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Annual Woman's Music Showcase →
  10 Selden St, Woodbridge
  5:30 pm
Monday September 14
• Shelton Art League's 1st Meeting of 2026/27 Season →
  Shelton Community Center, 41 Church Street, Shelton, CT, 2FL, Rm #2.
  11:45 am

📣 Orange Shout Outs!

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• Total Lawn Care & More — (203) 306-9193
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Herman Joseph Solomon, 91, died on August 20, 2026 —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
• Helen Joyce Enright of Orange, CT passed away peacefully on August 26,2026. —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
• Obituary: Phitsamay Symuong (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch

• My family love going to Stews the quality of the food is outstanding.
  Employees are friendly and knowledgeable. Love the fact he took a tragedy and turned it into a positive, helping children learn to swim. His love… (Nextdoor Grassy Hill)

• David's Bridal, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Alterations Specialist in Orange. Apply here.
• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Kitchen Designer in Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orange here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Haven

• 120 Morse Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516 Property for sale (corcoran.com)
• Younger Toure to play at Notre Dame-West Haven this season (nhregister.com)
• Suspect snatched gold chain from cashier at Wethersfield gas station, police say (nhregister.com)

Derby

• Voter Approved Repair At Derby Middle School Is Complete (newhavenindependent.org)

Milford

• Rapidly Expanding Retailer Plans Milford Mall Store (patch.com)

Ok Orange! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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