Category: archives
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Getting a laugh at the opera
Monroe Township Public Library hosts "The Beggar’s Opera" By:Jospeh Harvie MONROE Some opera critics might say the only proper place for an opera to be performed would be at an extravagant opera house. If that’s the case, than perhaps the perfect place for a nontraditional, satirical opera would be at a place like the…
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Princeton library mulls home delivery, won’t commit to pickup service
Consideration of a branch library will await a year’s experience with the new building. By: Jennifer Potash The Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees on Tuesday made no commitment to a book pickup service at the Princeton Shopping Center but did support a further look into a home-delivery service for library materials. Following a…
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Youngsters meet oldsters on Internet
Program bridges generational, digital divide. By: Shanay Cadette PLAINSBORO Nora Osman likes the idea of helping older adults get with it and get on the digital bandwagon. "I like to help older people get on the computer," the Millstone River School student said. The inquisitive 8-year-old also enjoys the fringe benefits of typing on…
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LETTER:Coaching staff teaches life lessons
By: To the editor: Last month you published an article about my daughter’s softball team that had won first place in their division. What was not mentioned was how much help she got from a phenomenal coaching staff that always gave feedback to the girls, encouraging them, and critiquing their performance. Corey was definitely far…
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Downtown project nets a new restaurant
Proprietor of Blue Point Grill and Nassau Street Seafood to open 144-seat restaurant in Witherspoon House. By: Jennifer Potash The new restaurant in Witherspoon House, under construction as part of the downtown redevelopment project, will be run by Jack Morrison, proprietor of the Blue Point Grill and Nassau Street Seafood market. Mr. Morrison met with…
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Treichler to face country’s best
Montgomery grad heads to Oklahoma for IIAJC By: Bob Nuse Having shown he can certainly compete with the best golfers in this area, Dan Treichler will now get a chance to see how his game compares to golfers around the country. Treichler, who graduated from Montgomery High in June, is one of three golfers from…
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Patriot Media adds nine new channels
Cable operator Patriot Media recently announced that it has expanded its programming lineup in Princeton with the addition of nine new channels. A complete list of the channels being added includes SoapNet, Hallmark Channel, Outdoor Life and VH1 Mega Hits, available through the Digital Movies & More Package; NFL Network, Nick Toons and MTV Hits,…
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Developer seeks help upgrading intersection
Rock-Cranbury asks township to invoke eminent domain By:Sarah Winkelman Developer Rock-Cranbury has asked the township to use eminent domain to acquire a piece of land at the intersection of Half Acre Road and Route 130. The 1,300-square-foot section of property belonging to AVN Holding Co. LLC is necessary for the completion of the Half Acre…
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Donations put history on display
Cranbury Museum houses artifacts dating 300 years By:Sarah Winkelman Stepping into 4 Park Place East is like taking a trip through time. The front parlor looks like a scene from a Charles Dickens novel, while the kitchen evokes images of women in long, flowing skirts cooking dinner on the large hearth. The house, better known…
