Hey there, Orange! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
3rd Annual Pancake Karaoke Breakfast at Milford Elks Lodge 1589
Any Doctor. Any Hospital that accepts Medicare. Why people love Medicare Supplement Plans! at Orange Community Center, 525 Orange Center Rd, Orange
Speaker Spotlight: Ellie Haney at Harborside Middle School
... and check out 15 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Olive Garden posted a job opening for Bartender in Orange. Apply here.
Brookhaven Instruments Corporation posted a job opening for Lighter Assembly Operator in Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orange here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Haven
Precision Marking of Connecticut LLC - West Haven, CT Patch (patch.com)
S&P upgrades West Haven bond rating to A (wtnh.com)
Green Thumb Lab Technician in West Haven, CT (pennlive.com)
Derby
Shelton Historical Society to host Harvest Fun Fest Oct. 18 (blogspot.com)
Hamden
Hamden Girls Soccer Team Wins Thriller Over Notre Dame-West Haven: PHOTOS (patch.com)
Latest New Businesses Registered In Hamden (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!