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Morning Orange! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • My Friend Abby's Shining Together Candlelight Vigil for Suicide Prevention at Trumbull Town Green
  • Quarters For A Cure Auction 2026 at Sterling House
  • Economic Development Commission at Orange, CT Calendar

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower; humid, temps: high: 73, low: 67.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Louis James D'Amato, age 89, of Milford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026. —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Jessica Holohan (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Chuck E. Cheese - CEC Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant - Cast Member in Orange. Apply here.
  • Saint-Gobain posted a job opening for Quality Manager in Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orange here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Haven

  • Two rescued from Connecticut apartment fire; firefighter injured, chief says (nhregister.com)
  • Seymour High teams return to refurbished turf at DeBarber Field (nhregister.com)

Derby

  • Norwich mayor has made trips to Meta, Rolls-Royce to explore opportunities for the city (theday.com)

Milford

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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