Category: archives
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Catching up with the rest of the world
CRIMSON COMMENTS by Rose McGlew By: Well, it’s finally happened. Our house is now officially the capital of Geek world. It wasn’t always this way. Just before we moved to Robbinsville, the only television we had was a 13-inch black and white. Now we have two TVs, a computer, Replay TV … the only thing…
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An eye toward the future
Plumsted schools to embark on high-tech experiment in student security. By: Scott Morgan PLUMSTED If there is any lingering suspicion that the Plumsted School District isn’t ready for the 21st century, prepare to open your eyes. Beginning in January, the school district will embark on a high-tech (and pioneering) experiment in student security. According…
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Robbinsville Boy Scout to receive highest honor
Troop 79 to bestow unto Bobby McNamara the rank of Eagle Scout. By: Rob Heyman WASHINGTON For Bobby McNamara, it all comes down to this Saturday. It will be a day he’s sure to remember for the rest of his life and a reminder to him that hard work does pay off. At a…
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Volunteers needed to wrap gifts at bookstore
Barnes & Noble at MarketFair in West Windsor is appealing for volunteer gift wrappers to assist Mercer service organizations which are providing gift-wrapping services to shoppers in return for voluntary cash donations. Taking advantage of this fund-raising and public-visibility partnership are some of Mercer’s "frontline" community service agencies, such as HomeFront of Lawrence, which assists…
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Spirit of Christmas Present
Dickens’ classic holiday tale is a perennial favorite at McCarter Theatre. By: Jim Boyle
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Heavenly Spirit
Bristol Riverside Theatre puts a new spin on ‘A Christmas Carol.’ By: Amy Brummer The spirit Bogle, played by 13-year-old Cat Hass (left), helps Jacob Marley (Kenneth Boys, right) redeem himself by befriending him and giving him the opportunity to make a heartfelt connection. For generations, the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge has been recounted each…
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Timing a turkey … and giving thanks
FROM ROOSEVELT by Linda Schuster By: Perfect timing. HA! There is always a helter-skelter that takes place prior to the Thanksgiving meal. Jesse is bound to need, just NEED, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich at the moment we’re trying to get everything finished and onto the table. Sarah will be crying that she can’t…
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Spirit of Christmas Present
Dickens’ classic holiday tale is a perennial favorite at McCarter Theatre. By: Jim Boyle It’s been done thousands of times on stage, film and television. It’s been done by everybody from George C. Scott, Bill Murray and Walt Disney. Even the Muppets have done it. But no matter how many times Charles Dickens’ A Christmas…
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Herndon Science Center has many Imlaystown artifacts
By: On the second floor of the Imlaystown campus of Allentown High School is one of the most complete collections of Imlaystown artifacts in the immediate area. It is housed in the Herndon Science Center, where each piece has been carefully restored, cataloged and preserved for all to visit. This is one of the many…
