Good day Orange! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Meet your state candidates in person at Marsh Hill Road forum
How a former UNH campus will transform services in Orange.
Also on today's calendar: Any Doctor. Any Hospital that accepts Medicare. Why people love Medicare Supplement Plans! and 13 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 37 degrees.
Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 66, low: 54.
Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Amity Chamber Candidate Forum In Orange To Feature State Senate And House Candidates (patch.com) — Residents in Orange can hear directly from state Senate and House candidates at an Oct. 15 "Conversations with Candidates" forum hosted by the Amity Chamber of Commerce at the Courtyard by Marriott on Marsh Hill Road. The non-debate program will feature structured conversations and a lightning-round Q&A using questions submitted by attendees, who are encouraged to register in advance and observe decorum rules.
• Aspire Acquires Former UNH Orange Campus for New Center (orangetownnews.com) — A nonprofit special education and adult day program provider has bought the former University of New Haven satellite campus on Derby Milford Road in Orange to create a major new center opening in 2027. The 47-acre site will host a school, adult programs, and Connecticut offices, with plans for innovative, accessible spaces and partnerships with local employers, volunteers, and donors.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
George O. Berendt Jr., 80, of Milford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home on October 2, 2026 —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
AnneMarie C. Paone-Mullin, 72, of Woodbridge, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3rd —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
garage door got hit and is bent. Is there recommended garage door solution providers you can recommend in our neighborhood? I think the bottom section needs a replacement. Thanks! (Nextdoor Lambert Rd)
Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Orange. Apply here.
KFC posted a job opening for KFC Team Member in Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orange here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Haven
Photos from the Green Knight Classic volleyball tournament in Woodbridge (newstimes.com)
Noise Cameras Are Now Writing Exhaust Tickets (daxstreet.com)
Vitamin a Palmitate Oil Market To 2035: Fortification Mandates Drive Steady Growth (indexbox.io)
Derby
Nearly 300 Wren Kitchen customers in Connecticut get relief for bankruptcy-halted projects: Officials (fox61.com)
Bridgeport looks to pay $50,000 to settle 2 federal lawsuits over police conduct (nhregister.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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!