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  • Report: Terrorist threat in New Jersey is real

    Princeton University task forces say state is ill-prepared. By: David Campbell    Two task forces made up of Princeton University faculty and students presented findings Thursday night at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs on ways to protect against biological and nuclear-reactor terrorism.    "New Jersey has already been central in the anthrax bioterrorism…

  • All the world’s a potential stage for kids this summer

    Creative drama program offers wide range of programs. By: Steve Rauscher    MONTGOMERY — Local kids are being encouraged to give up pounding the buttons on their Nintendo controllers this summer to take a shot at pounding the boards.    The Youth Stages LLC, an arts-in-education organization, will be conducting a bevy of creative drama programs throughout…

  • Washington primary results

    By: Township Committee Three-year term Vote for two x-denotes winner Republicans x-Dave Fried 283 x-Doug Tindall 289 Democrats x-Iris Jacobs 106 x-Ruthann Tobolski 112

  • Plumsted primary results

    By: Township Committee Three-year term Vote for one x-denotes winner Republicans x-Ron Dancer 209 Democrats x-Howard Nadell 43

  • Seminars, Meetings and Events

    TUESDAY, JUNE 4 • Business Network International, Princeton Chapter networking breakfast, 7-8:30 a.m. at Merrill Lynch, 4th floor, 7 Roszel Road (off Alexander Rd.) Information: (609) 371-2580. • Le Tip of Princeton, networking breakfast, 7-8:30 a.m., New York Deli Restaurant, Route 1 South (near Mercer Mall) in Lawrence. Information: (609) 396-2480. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 • Business Network International,…

  • Cycling commuters get a push from recognition day

    Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association rolls out the red carpet. By: David Campbell    The Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association sponsored its first Bike to Work Day at Kopp’s Cycle Shop on Spring Street on Friday to spread the word about the joys of two-wheeling it in the morning.    TMA Executive Director Sandra Brillhart said the…

  • Haberle wins Stockton mayoral primary

    Defeats incumbent Mayor Celli 57-24 in Democratic contest; Rackin receives 38 votes in uncontested Republican primary. By: See this week’s Beacon.

  • Garden grandeur

    A do-it-yourself retreat from daily stress. • Urban Oases: Mill Hill gardeners open their horticultural havens to tour-goers • Secret Gardens: Delightful Outings in New Hope and Doylestown By: Ilene Dube    On the surface, gardening appears to be a relaxing way to spend a few hours on a summer day. And yet those who do it are…

  • Caliguire aims to win back seat

    Republican to take another shot at Montgomery Township Committee. By: Steve Rauscher    MONTGOMERY — Republican Mark Caliguire prepared to take another shot at the Township Committee this weekend, kicking off a second campaign for election to the body with a Saturday afternoon gathering at the home of a Republican supporter attended by U.S. Rep. Mike…