🌱 Patch AM: FREE - Coffee, Conversation, and CORE TRAINING and 11 more events

And check out Bugs & Blossoms Drinks & Decals Night on the Orange Patch calendar

Obituary: Martin D. Cusanelli (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

🌱 Patch AM: Live Hard Rock & Metal Show and 11 more events

Happening soon: Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County on the Orange Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Celebrate Mother's Day at The Twisted Vine Restaurant and 11 more events

Also, don’t miss 10th Annual Milford Artisan Market on the Orange Patch calendar

Obituary: Peter R. Paduano (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

🌱 Patch AM: Live Hard Rock & Metal Show and 10 more events

Be sure to catch Spring Cleaning FunDrive on the Orange Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Xfinity Event Coming to Milford Crossing in Milford! and 10 more events

Coming up: Rotary Annual Mother's Day Rose Sale on the Orange Patch calendar

Michael N. Tutino, Sr., 79, of Orange, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026

Outside of his work, Michael found great joy in the simple and meaningful moments of life.

Joan L. Dowd, 81 of Milford, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026.

Joan found joy in caring for her family, spending time together, and going on shopping sprees.

🌱 Patch AM: Spring Cleaning FunDrive and 11 more events

Be sure to catch Remember Our Connecticut Fallen Heroes & Veterans in May & Support APK through The Great Give! on the Orange Patch…

🌱 Patch AM: How Orange’s state rep helped reshape safety rules for town-run camps

You won’t want to miss Complimentary Presentation - Taking Control of Your Workplace Retirement Benefits on the Orange Patch calendar

Amity Chamber Free Legal Seminar to Address Connecticut Leave Laws

Program to address employer obligations and compliance with medical and sick leave

Calling All Local Active Duty and Veterans:

Bring Your Passion to Our Post! Are you a veteran looking for a place to connect, but tired of the same old "clubhouse" scene? We hear you.

Obituary: John D. Vanacore, Sr. (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

Valletta Rose Wall, 86, of Orange, beloved wife of Donald, passed away on April 22, 2026

Val leaves behind a legacy of love that lives on in her husband, her children, and all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Obituary: Robert L. DeFrancesco (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

Obituary: James L. Seminovich (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

Amity Board of Education Debates Role and Risk in 2026-27 Budget Approval

A new Board explores a more active role and finds compromise as members from Orange push Amity towards more financial risk to lower taxes.

Obituary: Richard E. Peck (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

Orange Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 2 Juveniles Arrested: Norwalk Police

Police said a man accused of sexually assaulting two juveniles was arrested this week.

Obituary: Patricia E. Higgins (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

Obituary: Carol C. DeBiase (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

Obituary: Pasquale F. "Pat" Perrelli (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

Obituary: Joseph W. LaPierre (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

Obituary: John R. Anthony (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

E-Bike Bursts Into Flames In Orange Home's Garage

A resident removed the bike from a garage while it was still ablaze, fire officials said.

Harold Louis Torento, 86, of Milford, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026

Known as the “Godfather of Toys for Tots,” Butch worked tirelessly alongside Bert, with the support of his fellow firefighters

Goose Found In Orange; Animal Control Seeks Owner

"The goose was found in Orange, and the kind woman who found it is keeping her safe until we can find her owner."

Obituary: Arthur N. Sandella Sr. (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

Dolores Celina Jenney, 93, of Milford, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026.

When Dolores wasn’t traveling you could find her at the bingo hall at the Italian American club in West Haven hoping for a big win.

Please do not ignore your local Tax Collector!

Bad things happen when taxes are not paid on-time!

Mary Ann Benjamin, of Milford, has passed away peacefully.

Her faith, love, and kindness will continue to shine through all whose lives she touched.

Ralph George Okenquist, of Orange, passed away on April 3, 2026

Everyone who interacted with him was uplifted by his spirit, sense of community, and good nature.

Obituary: Helen M. Vanacore (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

Amity Chamber Launches "Breakfast & Briefs," Free Legal Seminar Program

Presented by Zabel Schellenberg and Hosted by Charter Senior Living

Amity Athletes Named To 2025-26 All-SCC Winter Sports Teams

The SCC has unveiled its All-Conference Teams for the 2025-26 Winter Sports season. (See the full list here).

Obituary: Frank A. Cacace, Jr. (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

Woman Killed In Crash In Orange, ID Released By Police

Police said a woman was killed in a crash near a college campus in Orange.

Orange Police Warn Residents About Clone Call Scam

Scammers are using phone numbers to make it appear they're police, then demanding that targets pay them bail or fines.

Household Collection Event

Orange Community Women are sponsoring a Clothing and Household goods collection.