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  • Foreign-born seniors learn American culture

    Plainsboro program aims to help mostly Chinese residents, many over 65, make a difficult social adjustment By: Shanay Cadette    PLAINSBORO — These Plainsboro residents long to shop on their own, make doctor’s appointments and even communicate with the repair man.    Thanks to a new program called "America: A New Home," the foreign-born seniors may soon…

  • Program turns science teachers into researchers

    Partners in Science at Princeton University aims to transfer the excitement of lab work to the classroom. By: Jeff Milgram    Princeton University chemistry Professor Stefan Bernhard thinks scientists often speak in a language few outsiders can understand.    And he thinks Princeton High School science teacher Timothy Anderson can bridge the gap between the laboratory and…

  • Pantry is in desperate need

    Deacon’s pantry low on supplies By:Allison Busacca    "It’s contagious," said Susan Schneider-Baker said about local food pantry shortages.    Over the past three months, the Jamesburg Presbyterian Church Food Pantry has served a growing number of families, causing the food pantry to become dangerously low on supplies.    "Though we get an onslaught of food in May,…

  • LETTER:Environment at stake in election

    Bush administration caves into corporate interests To the editor:    In his continuing effort to appease corporate interests, George Bush has compiled the worst environmental record of any president in U.S. history.    His administration has dismissed 50 Clean Air Act lawsuits against polluters, reneged on a campaign promise to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, refused to endorse…

  • In Montgomery, the lion speaks tonight

    REALTY CHECK Dawn Cariello    A mountain lion has been spotted by various Montgomery Township residents over the past few weeks. In an exclusive, The Princeton Packet snared an interview with the elusive cat.    PP: Mountain lions are secretive; why are you granting this interview?    ML: Even though sightings have been reported, there are those who…

  • Setting the rules

    By:Hank Kalet    We are about half way through the summer, and only a few weeks from what historically is the beginning of the annual campaign season.    With that in mind, I wanted to offer some basic ground rules that will govern our coverage of the election, rules that we hope will ensure that our coverage…

  • Music meets culture at church camp

    A big selection of art and culture at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. By: Shanay Cadette    WEST WINDSOR — Elementary students will learn to whirl like flamenco dancers, strum guitars and pound out rhythms on African drums at a multicultural camp set to kick off at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church next week.    Beginning…

  • Town to aid in light plan

    Will condemn land for intersection work By:Sarah Winkelman    The township is moving forward with a plan to use its legal powers of eminent domain to condemn a portion of land at the intersection of Half Acre Road and Route 130.    The land would be used as part of renovations to the intersection that include widening…

  • Borough parking revenues hit shortfall

    Administrator expects a busier garage during rest of year will make up for loss. By: Jennifer Potash    For Janet Stern, the program director of The Arts Council of Princeton, the ordinary task of opening the day’s mail led to an extraordinary find.    An anonymous benefactor mailed in an offer of $50,000 toward The Arts Council’s…