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  • Deer birth-control plan causes scrap

    Princeton Township claims opponents of cull continue to feed deer, disrupting contraception program. By: David Campbell    Despite charges to the contrary, the attorney for foes of Princeton Township’s lethal deer-management program says his clients are willing to cooperate with a pilot birth-control program in the southeast corner of the municipality, where culling is not possible…

  • Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days returns through March 7

       The American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days returns to central New Jersey this month bringing the gifts of hope and support to local cancer patients. Volunteers are needed to sell daffodils, the spring flower of hope, in their company, school, church or community organizations. Proceeds from Daffodil Days support the American Cancer Society’s life-saving programs.    Fresh-cut…

  • MHS boys fall in tense atmosphere

    Cougars look to states after SCT experience By: Bob Nuse    SOMERVILLE — Maybe just having played in the environment at Immaculata will make a difference down the road for the Montgomery High boys’ basketball team.    While Immaculata is used to the big-game atmosphere that surrounded Wednesday night’s Somerset County Tournament semifinal, the experience was a…

  • Higher Ground

    The Blind Boys of Alabama bring the gospel sound to McCarter Theatre Feb. 25. By: Susan Van Dongen "We sing with inspiration from on high," says Clarence Fountain, one of the founders of the Blind Boys of Alabama (above). "You don’t get that every day."    Life, like a bottle of fine wine, often improves with…

  • Letter: Removing Saddam is the right thing

    To the editor:     I’ve thought carefully about the imminent war with Saddam Hussein. After careful consideration, watching Colin Powell’s presentation at the United Nations and the demonstrations all over the world for peace last weekend, I’ve come to the following conclusion:    The sooner we go in and disarm Saddam the better. I hope President…

  • Library construction continues to progress

    Snowstorm had little impact on project. By: Jennifer Potash    The big holiday weekend snowstorm may have been one for the books but it didn’t slow down the Princeton Public Library construction project.    Eric Greenfeldt, assistant library director, said Tuesday at a library trustees meeting that the contractor, Turner Construction Group, planned to remove the snow…

  • Vive le Palmer Square!

    At a time when some Americans are boycotting things French, Princeton is set to celebrate Bastille Day again. By: Jennifer Potash    At a time when some Americans are boycotting French foods and products, Princeton is preparing to break out the Champagne and welcome the return of an old tradition — celebration of Bastille Day.    Palmer…

  • No races yet for Princeton school board

    So far, no newcomers challenge the incumbents. By: Jeff Milgram    Wanted: A few good men and women to run for the Princeton Regional Board of Education.    With three days remaining to file, only one candidate, an incumbent, has submitted nominating petitions for the two open seats from Princeton Borough. In the township, so far only…

  • Arts Council plans workshops on the spoken word

       Whenever the Arts Council hosts a literary program that invites people to perform their works before an audience (whether it be storytelling, a poetry slam or a reading), invariably participants ask how they can learn to sharpen their delivery skills. In response, the Arts Council is sponsoring two separate workshops geared to helping individuals improve…