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  • A step forward in parathyroid surgery

    HEALTH MATTERS By: Dr. Steven Kahn    Part of the endocrine system, the parathyroids are four small glands located in the neck. These glands secrete the vital parathyroid hormone and regulate calcium, i.e., how much calcium the body absorbs from our diet; the amount secreted by our kidneys, and how much is stored in our bones.…

  • WW-P seniors may not face trail for prank

    Nine of the 11 students seek pre-trail intervention. By: Gwen McNamara    Nine of the 11 West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South seniors charged with burglary and criminal mischief after allegedly breaking into the school as part of a senior prank earlier this month might not have to face trial.    The nine 18-year-old students appeared in Mercer…

  • Ajihei

    Simply the freshest fish, expertly prepared by a former Nobu chef, accounts for the popularity of this Japanese favorite on Princeton’s Chambers Street. By: Pat Tanner Ajihei 11 Chambers St. Princeton (609) 252-1158 Food: Excellent Service: Efficient Prices: Moderate Cuisine: Sushi/Japanese Ambiance: Casual, streamlined Hours: Lunch: Tues.-Fri. noon to 2 p.m.; Dinner: Tues.-Sat. 6-9:15 p.m.,…

  • Eden Institute gets OK for two new buildings

    By: Gwen Runkle    WEST WINDSOR — The Eden Institute now has the final OK to build two new one-story buildings on Old Trenton Road.    On Wednesday, the Planning Board approved the institute’s plans to build a 9,875-square-foot employment center for adults with autism and a 5,715-square-foot training center on a 10-acre site north of Dorchester…

  • Donors to Y program make up loss of NJ grant

    YMCA raises $42,000 to support after-school classes. By: Jennifer Potash    Despite the loss of a $50,000 state grant to support its after-school programs for children, the Family YMCA of Princeton has managed to save the program by making up nearly the entire loss through fund raising.    Since April, the YMCA has raised $42,000 and will…

  • He’s hanging up his badge

    Cranbury policeman retires after 34 years of service. By: Matt Kirdahy    For most of his adult life, this Cranbury police lieutenant with 34 years of experience has known two things — public service and everyone in town.    Now Lt. William Maxwell, 60, says he is ready to hang up his uniform and give up his…

  • New signs encourage greater use of parks

    About 1,138 acres of public parkland valued at $154 million are now owned by the two Princetons. By: David Campbell    Under a new program by the Princeton Environmental Commission to encourage greater use of parks in Princeton Township and Princeton Borough, the township has erected several new signs at selected parks.    About 1,138 acres of…

  • Lighten Up Princeton begins summer rerun

    A more high-tech approach for campaign to promote healthier living. By: Jennifer Potash    Lighten Up Princeton, the Princeton Health Department public-awareness campaign for healthy living, is back for the summer with a more high-tech approach.    The program, which is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Wild Oats Natural Food Market, promotes healthy…

  • Applegarth girls ask board for soccer team

    Program may start in time for fall season. By: Rebecca Tokarz MONROE — The school board is looking into a proposal that could bring a girls soccer program to Applegarth School in time for the fall season.    A group of girls approached the school board Wednesday about providing the necessary funding to a program at…