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Tremors? Talk With Your Doctor About Innovative Treatment Options
By Casey Halpern, MD Movement disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor, affect millions of people across the United States. For many these conditions, which typically cause involuntary shaking, can make every-day tasks like picking up a cup of coffee or putting on makeup, extremely challenging. Fortunately, advances in medical technology have led to…
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Hillsborough Police blotter
May 27 – A 26-year-old Hillsborough was arrested for DWI while on a traffic stop on Railsedge Road. He was processed and released. May 20 – Two vehicle’s windows were smashed, and property was removed while parked at Apex Sports Complex. Investigation is ongoing. May 20 – A 55-year-old Branchburg man was arrested for DWI…
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‘Think globally and act locally’
Bordentown Green Fair returns June 10 The Bordentown City and Bordentown Township Environmental Commissions are gearing up for their 14th annual Bordentown Green Fair. This year the fair will feature more than 50 engaging vendors and exhibits designed to educate and encourage people of all ages to adopt a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle. This…
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Share the sand with beach-nesting birds!
by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of beach season at the Jersey shore. As if a switch has been flipped, beaches along the ocean and bays go from quiet and deserted to buzzing with human activity. The season does not begin as suddenly for migratory…
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Hope Colt, 86
It is with great sadness that the family of Hope Cheney Learned Colt of Princeton, NJ announce her sudden passing on May 18, 2023 at the age of 86. Hopie was born on August 10, 1936 to Horace B. Learned and Eileen Roff Learned in Manchester, CT. She graduated from the Oxford School. Hopie also…
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SOLUTIONS: A Writer Reminds Us
By Huck Fairman Many people across our country and around the world recognize the climate crisis we face. The storms, floods, droughts, and heat are daily in the news. So we don’t need more reporting as much as we need action. But how to stir more people to act? Could coming at this crisis from…
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Hillsborough native making impact overseas
Catherine Hawkes joined the U.S. Navy to find sense of community, sense of purpose Ensign Catherine Hawkes, a native of Hillsborough, serves in Japan aboard a forward-deployed U.S. Navy warship. Hawkes joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Hawkes serves as a surface warfare officer aboard Ralph Johnson. “I joined the Navy because I want…
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‘Let your voices rise’
Princeton University holds its 276th commencement May 30 Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber encouraged the 2023 graduating class to “let your voice rise” in order to protect two important values – free speech and equality. “We must stand up and speak up together for the values of free expression and full inclusivity for people of…
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Sleep Apnea Can Affect You Night and Day
By Navatha Kurugundla, MD When obstructive sleep apnea prevents you from getting a good night’s rest, it can wreak havoc on your day. And over time, if left untreated, it can lead to serious health consequences. If you snore loudly while you sleep and wake up groggy in the morning, you should talk with your…
