Category: archives
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Valedictorian follows brother’s path
It’s the first time in Princeton University history that a second member of one family has been chosen for the commencement honor. By: Jeff Milgram Nine years ago, Lillian Pierce’s big brother, Niles, gave the valedictory speech at Princeton University. On Tuesday, it will be her turn. Officials believe it is the first time in…
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Some ‘unofficial summer’ thoughts
PHASE THREE By: Arnold Bornstein Support education, but… At our Memorial Day gathering which, rather than a barbecue, featured pre-steamed lobsters from a supermarket, the conversation with friends got around to the Monroe Township school district’s plans for a new high school and related projects with an estimated price tag of $110 million to…
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WW-PS baseball eyes first sectional crown
Pirates face top seed today at Moody Park By: Bob Nuse PISCATAWAY As it has so often this season, the West Windsor-Plainsboro High South baseball team rode the powerful left arm of Justin Muir to a win on Tuesday. But Muir was far from the only reason the third-seeded Pirates were able to post…
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Monroe writers group publishes first book
‘The Rossmoor Fox’ makes its debut in book form. By: Al Wicklund MONROE With writings ranging from personal experiences in war and the Great Depression to short stories that reveal character, humorous touches and interesting points of view in their narration, "The Rossmoor Fox," has made its debut in book form. "The Fox" has…
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Letter carrier totes message to the classroom
By: Al Wicklund MONROE Letter carrier Charles DeMino has taken the story of his work with the U.S. Postal Service to children in the classroom and he loves it. "When you see the expressions on those kids’ faces, it’s priceless," he said recently during a break in his work in the Monroe Township Post…
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Mayoral primary set for Tuesday
The race between Democrats Amy Aughenbaugh and Mike Vanderbeck for the Democratic nomination for mayor will be decided at the polls Tuesday. By: Scott Morgan Primary elections throughout the state will take place Tuesday. Nominations for the Republican and Democratic candidates to compete in local, county and state races in the general election will be…
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Lalli unbeatable in first-round lacrosse win
By: Justin Feil Chris Lalli doesn’t want to take full credit for the shutout he posted in the Princeton High boys’ lacrosse team’s 13-0 state tournament opening win over Seton Hall Prep on Friday. Instead, the Little Tigers’ goaltender says he owes much of it to his defense. "Alex Hobson, Misha (Mintz-Roth), Brian Cohen, Dan…
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Column: Over There
Intro to cricket is a six By: Bill Alden LONDON One summer afternoon just after we moved to London, I heard a group of men shouting periodically from the sports club behind us. Thinking that there may may a disturbance or a particularly raucous party at the club, I looked out the window and…
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Calton offers many choices to its buyers
State-of-the-art facility offers gift certificate on Dupont Corian’s kitchen countertops Calton Homes Design Studio in Manalapan was created expressly to provide a supportive and relaxing environment for home buyers as they consider their choices in cabinetry, counter surfaces and other luxurious finishing touches. Now this state-of-the-art facility offers another benefit because home buyers making…
