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  • Florence field hockey poised for run at states

    By: Sean Moylan    Last year, the Florence Township Memorial High school girls’ varsity field hockey team improved greatly, but just missed making the state tournament.    This season the Flashes have their terrific forward line of Jennifer Evans (senior), Dana Lubrano (senior) and Nicole Tully back and ready to take on the Freedom Division.    Junior goalie…

  • POLICE BLOTTER

    By:    A Kennedy Boulevard resident reported the theft of a black Specialized Fuse 2 bicycle at 2:53 p.m. Aug. 31. A second bicycle was left in the place of the stolen bike, according to the police report. * * *    Lorraine Martine, 43, address unknown, and Brian Ganous, 49, of Kennedy Boulevard were charged with…

  • David Alliprandine

    By:    HILLSBOROUGH — David Alliprandine died Sept. 2 in Hillsborough. He was 91.    Born in Fern Glen, Pa., he lived in Somerset for many years before moving to the home of his niece, Rosalie Stainner, in Hillsborough in 2002.    Mr. Alliprandine was employed at Ford Motor Company in Newark for 30 years.    He was a…

  • Fiddlehead’s Restaurant

    Under new ownership, this Jamesburg institution is headed on the path to becoming an upscale contemporary restaurant. By: Antoinette Buckley Fiddlehead’s Restaurant 27 E. Railroad Ave. Jamesburg (732) 521-0878 Food: Good-plus Service: Very good Prices: Moderate Cuisine: New American Ambience: Crisp casual, but in transition Hours: Lunch: Wed.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner: Wed.-Thurs. 5-9 p.m.,…

  • Fiddlehead’s Restaurant

    Under new ownership, this Jamesburg institution is headed on the path to becoming an upscale contemporary restaurant. By: Antoinette Buckley Fiddlehead’s Restaurant 27 E. Railroad Ave. Jamesburg (732) 521-0878 Food: Good-plus Service: Very good Prices: Moderate Cuisine: New American Ambience: Crisp casual, but in transition Hours: Lunch: Wed.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner: Wed.-Thurs. 5-9 p.m.,…

  • ‘Bright Young Things’

    The characters in this Stephen Fry effort cultivate a surface so glittery it’s almost impenetrable. By: Elise Nakhnikian    Like a party girl who wants to be taken seriously, Bright Young Things is a slight romance straining to pass as social commentary.    The story of a group of extravagantly jaded young socialites on the London party…

  • Indian Rock Inn

    Innovative cuisine and views of the Delaware River are worth the drive to this historic restaurant and inn. By: Richard Burns Indian Rock Inn 2206 River Road (Route 32) Upper Black Eddy, Pa. (610) 982-9600 www.indianrockinn.com Food: Very good Service: Very good Prices: Moderate Cuisine: New American Ambience: Rustic and casual Hours: Lunch: Fri.-Sat. noon-2:30…

  • Vision and Dedication

    The Lower Makefield Society for the Performing Arts celebrates its 27th season of outreach in Bucks County. By: Amy Brummer ELIZABETH PITCAIRN    When Mary Borkovitz started the Lower Makefield Society for the Performing Arts in 1978, the only thing she could offer performers was a space to play.    A former music teacher with a fondness…

  • Marquee Theater

    The area’s professional companies open another season chock full of new plays and old musical chestnuts. Related Story: Marquee Theatre By: Matt Smith The Walnut Street Theatre is staging the sequel to last season’s produdction of Annie (above), Annie Warbucks, through Oct. 24.    The Walnut Street Theatre is a Philadelphia icon. Its grand structure dates…