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How Dr. Seuss and Read Across America day intersect

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Success of Seuss Saturday, March 2, 2019 would have been the 115th birthday of Theodor Geisel also known as Dr. Seuss. By 2015, Dr. Seuss’ books had been translated into 17 languages and had sold 650 million copies in 95 countries. Above illustration by Kurt Snibbe, Staff Theodor Geisel was a student at Dartmouth in…

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Two projects will add nearly 1,000 housing units near MainPlace Mall

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Construction has started on the first of two projects in southwest Orange that will add nearly 1,000 housing units blocks from MainPlace Mall. On the north side of West Town and Country Road, the Ophelia Apartments started construction in December. The 262-unit apartment is targeted for opening open in late 2020, Toll Brothers Regional Director…

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Orange County sheriff’s union loses bid to block release of disciplinary files, but could appeal

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An Orange County Superior Court judge has rejected an attempt by the union representing sheriff’s deputies to block the release of disciplinary records under a new state police transparency law. Judge Nathan Scott ruled Thursday that public accountability trumped the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs’ fight to protect the privacy of its members. Scott,…