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  • Nov. 14, 5 p.m.: Moral dichotomies

    The death penalty, abortion and the rule of law. By: Hank Kalet    James Carroll in today’s Boston Globe offers an interesting exploration of the split between the private and the public when it comes to matters of conscience. His peg is the election as the governor of Virginia of a Democrat who says he is…

  • Falcons lose heart-breaker to HoVal in CJ III boys soccer finals

    Golden goal with nine seconds left in OT burns Monroe By: Carolyn M. Hartko    The blood on the shoulder of Frank Carr’s home jersey, plus the dazed look on his face, summed up the results of Friday’s NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III boys soccer game.    The top seeded Falcons (20-3) played their hearts out, but…

  • PU title hopes turned over

    Seven turnovers cost Tigers in Yale comeback By: Justin Feil The silence at Princeton Stadium said it all.    Silent were most of the 18,265 fans who had been drawn to see the Tigers take another step toward its first Ivy League championship in 10 years and see off a Princeton senior class in its home…

  • Time for homeowners to get ready for winter

    GOOD EARTHKEEPING, Nov. 11 By: Sandy Batty There are many things a homeowner can do to reduce a household’s "pollution contribution" through the heating and shoveling season.    Insulation is essential for walls, floors and especially the attic. With insufficient insulation, you are heating the great outdoors and burning unnecessary fuel. If the walls are cold,…

  • Montgomery schools get high grade in audit

    A clean bill of health for 2004-2005 finances By: David Campbell    MONTGOMERY — Auditor Robert Swisher has given the township school district a clean bill of health — at least where the district’s 2004-2005 finances are concerned.    Mr. Swisher, an auditor with Westfield-based firm Suplee, Clooney & Co., appeared before the Board of Education on…

  • Making history

    Medical Center Auxiliary gala gives a starring role to Morven By: Christian Kirkpatrick    Two Princeton-area institutions joined forces Saturday night to create "A November Night" for the history books. The University Medical Center at Princeton held its annual fall dinner-dance at Historic Morven Museum and Garden, former home of governors, patriots, entrepreneurs and artistic spirits.…

  • PU hoops starts road to improvement

    Tigers open Monday against Drexel By: Justin Feil    The Princeton University men’s basketball team will tip off the season with a new look and a new approach.    The Tigers are ready to put last year’s 15-13 season that included its first losing record in Ivy League history behind it and forge ahead with a young…

  • Obituaries for the week of Nov. 11

    Joyce R. Budden, Edward J. Cannon, Marcella Coria Farley, Dorthy M. Snyder     Joyce R. Budden    EAST WINDSOR — Joyce R. Budden, 67, died Nov. 2 at St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton.    Born in Trenton, Ms. Budden had been a resident of East Windsor for many years. She was previously employed with the Briarwood…

  • Redevelopment plan faces ‘stalemate’

    Council fractured on how to proceed on redevelopment of former rug mill property By: Vic Monaco    HIGHTSTOWN — Borough Council members publicly displayed what appeared to be consensus when they all agreed to have their attorney draw up a memorandum of understanding with a man who wants to redevelop the former rug mill property.    Three…