Category: archives
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BACK PORCH: Brutal heat leaves us craving cooler temperatures
By: Melissa Morgan Sure, I love summer just as much as the next beach-crazed, sun-worshipper. In fact, there are few things better than relaxing outside with a cool glass of iced tea in my hand, ice clinking in the glass, while the warmth of the sun kisses my skin. But wait, not so fast. That…
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Petition fails to save position
More than 800 people signed document to protect the job of Millstone Elementary School teacher George Murphy. By: Scott Morgan MILLSTONE Despite the efforts of more than 800 township parents, a popular part-time music teacher will not return next year. The 800 signatures on a petition to save the job of George Murphy, who…
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Monroe U-12 softball team on fire so far
By: The Monroe Thunder Under-12 girls softball team continues to play well early in the traveling season, having gone 15-2 overall and 4-0 in the Central Jersey Fastpitch League. Monroe defeated league rival East Brunswick, 16-2, as a four-run first inning provided all the runs winning pitcher Carly Keane would need. Carly also added two…
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Dragons, Fairies, Unicorns and Mermaids
Sara and Nicole Funke both create paintings that vibrate with colorful, magical images. The two women will be celebrating their very first exhibit, The Funke Twins and Grandpa, at the SweeTree Gallery in Princeton. By: Susan Van Dongen Above, "Water Dragon" by Sara Funke. They might be twins, but their approach to art is as…
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HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: The old-time farmer
A look at the Allentown-Upper Freehold of the past. By: John Fabiano Written by Joseph S. Middleton of Crosswicks for the Allentown Messenger, Nov. 30, 1911: Our forefathers, who took up land in this section of the new world in the Seventeenth Century, did not, of course, find the beautiful clear land that we possess,…
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Bill targets tenant dicrimination
Proposed bill would impose punishments against discriminating land lords The Assembly has given final legislative approval to legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Loretta Weinberg that would impose tough penalties for landlords who discriminate against tenants and prospective renters who receive federal housing assistance or who have children below age 18. The bill (A710) would…
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Mid-summer chill-out Sunday at local church
An evening of world space fusion music The Concert Corner will be hosting a mid-summer chill-out with an evening of world space fusion music on July 14 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held at the Princeton Community Church, corner of I-95 and Route 31, Hopewell Township. Ted Klett of Hopewell Borough will be…
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SBHS to keep languages
District opts to continue its standards for language learning By: Nick D’Amore Local school districts plan to leave their current world language curriculum in place even though the state has put a hold on requiring it as a requirement to graduate. Starting last September, the state required high school students to have taken 10 credits,…
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New Egypt third in softball tourney
Houston’s no-hitter highlights District 12 action. By: Kyle Moylan The New Egypt 12-year-old softball team was content with its third-place finish in the District 12 Little League Tournament. "We played well," noted New Egypt manager Dean Mason. "The two teams that finished ahead of us were better." Bordentown and West Windsor were the top two…
