Category: archives
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‘Spider-Man 2’
Director Sam Raimi has taken the series to a new level, with exciting action, better-developed characters and a tighter story. By: Jim Boyle Superman never had these kinds of problems. Two years after saving the city from the Green Goblin, life hasn’t gotten any easier for Spider-Man. Sure, swinging around New York City and catching…
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Legion team drops heartbreaker
Two-run homer spoils great performance By: Rudy Brandl One big hit completely changed the fortunes of one team and spelled more misery for another in Monday night’s American Legion baseball game at Manville High. Hillsborough third baseman Adam Rothblatt ripped a laser shot to center field that sailed over John Levy’s head and gave…
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Babe Ruth 13s gain valuable experience
Babe Ruth baseball By: Shawn Mecchi The Lawrence Babe Ruth League 13-year old All-Stars were eliminated from the District 1 Tournament on Sunday after their second loss in as many games. Still, Lawrence coach Dan Bannister’s team is "excited about playing." Matched against Ewing, last year’s District 1 champs, Lawrence opened its scoring when Ryan…
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Cell phone ban takes effect
Starting July 1 using a hand-held cell phone while driving could cost you $250 in New Jersey. By: Scott Morgan Amid the ubiquitous sea of bumper stickers, an increasingly common one shouts, "Hang up and drive!" Love or hate that piece of frustrated advice, it would be a good idea to listen to it, because…
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June 30, 4:03 p.m.: On death in the Sudan
Rape, violence and the growing humanitarian crisis in the African nation. By: Hank Kalet Stories like this are truly terrifying. There is a civil war raging in Sudan. And, as with the wars that tore apart Sierra Leone, Liberia, Somalia and other African nations, as well as the former Yugoslavia, the participants have been particularly…
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‘A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings’
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey offers this Gabriel Garcia Marquez tale on its outdoor stage. By: Stuart Duncan A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings is a very short story by Nobel Laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez, adapted by Pulitizer Prize winner Nilo Cruz for the stage. It has played as children’s theater in the…
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy
The Mahoney Brothers have toured across the country doing full re-creations of their favorite music idols. By: Jim Boyle Mike Mahoney’s Elvis impersonation is one of the highlights of The Mahoney Brothers’ Jukebox Heroes Live show. There’s a certain stigma attached to Elvis Presley impersonators. Only the true fans of the King can appreciate the…
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City resident is new South superintendent
Lisa Brady will replace Dr. Cheryl Simone, whose last day was June 30. Ms. Brady will start Sept. 1 at a salary of $118,00 a year. By: Linda Seida WEST AMWELL The Board of Education of South Hunterdon Regional High School unanimously approved the hiring of Lambertville resident Lisa Brady as the district’s new…
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Longtime city clerk retiring
Mary Elizabeth Sheppard walked into "hell" when she took the job 16 years ago. By: Linda Seida LAMBERTVILLE Sixteen years ago, Lambertville could not have been in worse shape. It was, as one longtime official put it, "hell." The Internal Revenue Service had frozen the city’s bank accounts. No one would extend credit to…
