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  • July 9, 10:40 p.m.: Liberian intervention

    The question of humanitarian intervention. Should we go into Liberia? By: Hank Kalet    President George W. Bush is talking about Liberia – but it is unclear what he plans to do to stop the killing in the western African nation.    As I wrote last week, any discussion of what is known as humanitarian intervention is…

  • ‘Mack and Mabel’

    Play-in-the-Park opens with this musical about film pioneers Mack Sennett and Mabel Normand. By: Stuart Duncan    You can make movies from stage plays, sometimes darn good ones. And you can make stage plays from films, although it’s much more difficult. But to combine the two mediums — a stage musical, for example, with movie inserts…

  • Letters-July 10

    Did story inflame fears? To the editor:    A few weeks ago a woman was found unconscious on the canal near the wing dam.    The Beacon had an article and editorial about this and suggested precautions when walking on our precious towpath.    We are all aware of the baseline of anxiety at the pulse of America…

  • Market owners have 90 days to clean up

    The Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission is reluctant to renew the five-year lease of the Lambertville Antique Market because of trash littering the site. By: Concetta Benuzzi Volpe    WEST AMWELL — Leftover refuse is becoming an issue at the popular Lambertville Antique Market on River Road, and owners, brother-sister team Eric Errhalt and Heidi Cekoric,…

  • Chit-Chat-July 10

    Enjoy art with a cup of gourmet java! By: Merle Citron    What do you get when you combine artistic flair with creative energy?    For those who know Mary Katz, owner of Doylestown’s Sabine Rose Art Gallery, it’s a no-brainer. Mary isn’t afraid to go after her dreams, and she loves the ride along the way.…

  • CVS Pharmacy proposed for city

    The Planning Board has declared complete a site plan for the store, which would include a drive-in window and a structure of more than 11,000 square feet. By: Linda Seida    LAMBERTVILLE — The Planning Board deemed a site plan application complete July 2 for a proposed CVS pharmacy on Route 29 at Cherry Street, the…

  • Washington superintendent announces resignation

    Paul Harren will leave the district Sept. 30. By: Cynthia Koons    WASHINGTON — School Superintendent Paul Harren submitted his resignation to the Board of Education July 3, citing board decisions and ethics in a letter that has both school and municipal officials asking questions. His resignation becomes effective Sept. 30.    He said in the letter…

  • Senior Menus-July 10

       All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville.    The value of each meal is $3.13. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution. All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine.    The sodium-controlled menu is the same unless otherwise noted.     Thursday, July 10 — Pineapple juice, beef…

  • 10 Weeks and 10 Years

    By: Betty Jane Hunt    Beginning this week and every week until the West Amwell Country Fair Sept. 13, The Beacon will be running a special feature, "10 Weeks and 10 Years to the West Amwell Country Fair."    The theme of the fair will be the 1950s.    In order to prepare everyone and make you more…