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  • July 2, 5:12 p.m.: Some thoughts on intervention

    If Iraq, why not Congo and Liberia? By: Hank Kalet    Stuart Carlson puts the Bush administration’s foreign policy in perspective with this cartoon in today’s Washington Post.    The basic gist is that all of our big talk about saving the Iraqi people from a vicious tyrant and protecting their human rights seems pretty hollow when…

  • Lawrence expects to mail tax bills soon

    State budget crisis delayed township’s process. By: Brooke Olster    Tax bills may not be mailed to property owners as early as planned, but should be out during the first half of July, according to township officials.    The current tax bills have been held up due to the state’s inability to adopt its annual budget, said…

  • Concert series to open summer season

       The Concert in the Park series is set to kick off tonight (Friday. By: Rebecca Tokarz    Music lovers won’t have to go far to hear the sounds of rock, country, doo-wop and swing as the township’s summer concert series gets off to a sparkling start Friday with a performance by The Infernos, followed by some…

  • Senior Menus-July 3

       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 3 — Orange juice, honey glazed…

  • DISPATCHES: No joy in Mudville for this diamond fan

    DISPATCHES by Hank Kalet:A losing team and mediocre players leave this baseball fan stuck in the dugout this season. By: Hank Kalet    It’s times like these that I have to wonder what it is I like about baseball.    It’s certainly not the Mets, who have become so predictably bad that I can no longer watch…

  • Chit-Chat-July 3

    A city couple says B&B all that you can B&B By: Merle Citron    When Richard and Mary Freedman, owners of the Martin Coryell House Bed and Breakfast located on North Union Street, talk about owning their own B&B, their conversation is filled with pride and love.    Married 12 years, Mary explained, "Rich and I went…

  • Roeder praised for service in farewell at WW council

    Veteran councilwoman tells colleagues they can expect to see her in the audience. By: Gwen McNamara    WEST WINDSOR — After a decade of service on the Township Council, Rae Roeder marked her last municipal meeting with an emotional farewell on Monday.    "I’d like to thank everybody for all the support they’ve given me over the…

  • P-C 13s win Babe Ruth opener

    O’Brien, all-stars have big goals for District One tourney By: Rich Fisher    Mike Dalton sounded a lot like a father. . . a father of 15.    "These guys are losing their shyness," said Dalton after his Princeton-Cranbury all-stars opened the 13-year-old District One Tournament with a 16-6 win over Trenton at Hamilton’s Switlik Park Friday…

  • July 1, 7:18 p.m.: In memory of Katherine Hepburn

    The late actress was one of a kind. By: Hank Kalet    America lost a true screen idol Sunday when Katherine Hepburn died at the age of 96. She was a marvel who commanded your attention when on screen. Not the traditional beauty, necessarily, and definitely someone who would not be starring in "Charlie’s Angels," Hepburn…