Category: archives
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Princeton University annual giving sets $37 million record
More than half of undergraduate alumni participated in campaign Princeton University’s 2004-2005 annual-giving campaign raised $37 million, the highest total in Princeton’s history, the university said. More than half of undergraduate alumni participated. The results are notable for strong performances across Princeton’s broad range of constituencies, including major reunion classes, non-major reunion classes, graduate alumni…
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These students are really on the beam
PU summer program inspires laser scientists of the future. By: David Campbell Princeton University played host this week to more than a dozen aspiring laser scientists, participants in a summer outreach program called the Princeton University Materials Academy. PUMA brings together university faculty and research staff with local high school students, most from economically disadvantaged…
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HHS boys begin varsity preparation
Progin puts extra emphasis on summer By: Rudy Brandl Hillsborough High boys’ basketball coach Ian Progin has been getting lots of looks at a new crop of talent he hopes will take his program to a higher level next winter. With many players graduated from last year’s club, there are plenty of spots up…
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Hopewell Valley school officials mull design, color options for projects
CHS entrance and Timberlane shades are school board’s focus. By Kate Herts The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education was unable to make a final decision on the Central High School entry designs and the Timberlane Middle School exterior finish at a meeting on Monday, but it did narrow down its options. Tammy Stouchko of…
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Crane lifts intact bridge up and away
The bridge to Lost Valley, built more than 60 years ago, was hoisted so it can be refurbished. By: Melissa Edmond Though it’s not a movable bridge, the huge metal beams forming the Bridge Street Bridge moved, Wednesday. The bridge to Lost Valley, built more than 60 years ago, was hoisted by a crane so…
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Legion baseball collapse unexpected, unfortunate
RUDE AWAKENING By: Rudy Brandl You can’t blame Gregg Snyder for feeling like his team let him down. The Somerville American Legion baseball manager did everything he could to avoid a disastrous situation, but the players didn’t show enough dedication. A 16-man roster should have been enough to prevent forfeits. A coach should be able…
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LETTERS: Make roads safe for bikes
To the editor: Biking it’s a pleasant, fun activity for children and adults alike, and a great way to get exercise. Each year, more Americans take to the road on bicycles than ever before. This year, more than 100 million Americans will go for a bicycle ride, and pedal along with their families, commute…
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Letters to the editor
For the July 21 issue. Sale of land contradicts preservation To the editor: I am responding to your June 30 article "Zoning change considered to allow commercial use" which once again relates to 40 acres of township owned land, commonly known as the Pemsco property. After a failed attempt to sell this property in the…
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SB Junior Legion team wins division title
By: The South Brunswick Junior Legion baseball team got wins from four different pitchers over a frantic five-day stretch to conclude its regular season at 15-1. The four "must wins" gave South the Middlesex County Southern Division crown. By virtue of the strong finish, SB finished with the highest amount of points in the league,…
