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  • Democrats set Meet the Candidates

    The event is open to those interested in learning more about their local, county and national candidates. By: Sue Kramer    LAMBERTVILLE — The Lambertville Democratic Club will be hosting a Meet the Candidates night at 7 o’clock Aug. 25 at the Lambertville Justice Center, the former Acme site, on South Union Street.    The event is…

  • Aug. 18, 9 p.m.: Reforming New Jersey

    McGreevey resignation requires changes to state rules. By: Hank Kalet    A strong editorial from The Star-Ledger today — my column for next week follows a similar direction. A list of reforms, several of which should be handled immediately. New Jersey’s government is broken and has been broken for a long time. We need to fix…

  • Smoke on the Water

    A benefit concert Aug. 21 at Joe’s Mill Hill Saloon in Trenton will raise money for the Delaware Riverkeeper Network and awareness for its causes. By: Jim Boyle As head of the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Maya van Rossum strives to keep potential polluters away from Delaware.    She is the Riverkeeper. Such a title might invoke…

  • Police Blotter-Aug. 19, 2004

    Lambertville    Christopher S. Eick, 25, of West Amwell was charged in connection with several residential burglaries, two on Ferry Street and one on Wilson Street, during the early morning hours of July 30, police said.    Mr. Eick allegedly entered the Wilson Street residence through an unsecured read sliding door by prying open a basement window…

  • Aug. 18, 9:10 p.m.: Filmmaker to document Iraq war

    The director of "Three Kings" to take on current conflict. By: Hank Kalet    "Three Kings," the film about the first Iraq War, is one of my favorites of recent years. It is a mind-blowing depiction of the moral ambiguities of war and military life, similar to "Kelly’s Heroes," but more serious and far more devastating.…

  • Young Professionals

    A bevy of up-and-coming groups headline the New Hope Arts and Music Festival. By: Matt Smith Stargazer Lily will play the Sept. 18 installment of the New Hope Arts and Music Festival, also taking place Aug. 21 and Oct. 17. The band includes, from left: Susan Rosetti, Steph Hayes, Jim Miades and Brian Hassinger.    Stargazer…

  • Mayors’ reactions vary on McGreevey affair, resignation

    Local mayors think governor’s announcement has consequences for their municipalities. By: Linda Seida    Local officials were sharply divided Monday in their reaction to Gov. James E. McGreevey’s recent announcement he is a homosexual and is resigning from office Nov. 15 because of an extramarital affair with a man whom he alleges attempted to blackmail him…

  • Pet Talk-Aug. 19, 2004

    Learning to control the giant flea market By: Dr. Daniel Eubanks    Summer is upon us, and with it comes one of the season’s most dreaded nuisances — fleas.    It is amazing how much annoyance can be created by such a little critter.    But one peek at a flea under the microscope will reveal how they…

  • Bodies at Rest

    Catherine DeChico’s black-and-white photos offer intimate glimpses of the beachgoing public. By: Amy Brummer "No Trespassing" (above) and "Puppy Love" are part of Jersey Girls, a show of candid beach photographs by Catherine DeChico at Triumph Brewing Co. in New Hope, Pa., through Sept. 12.    A trip to the shore is one way to beat…