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  • Princeton women reach Final Four

    Tigers’ lacrosse will face UNC in semifinals Friday By: Justin Feil    The Princeton University women’s lacrosse team is already known for its dominating defensive players, so quick and adept at causing turnovers that just getting a good shot is an accomplishment. Add in a goaltender sharp enough to bear a warning label, and the Tigers…

  • Letters to the editor, May 14

    LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, May 14 By: Contrary view on library location To the editor:    I read your May 7 editorial with interest because I’m among the many Princeton residents who wish to see the public library remain in the Princeton Shopping Center. I would like to share my idea for realizing that objective and…

  • Chamber pushes for Mercer Airport expansion

    Opposition group warns of noise, pollution, safety and financial issues. By: Geroge Frey    EWING — Proposed revitalization of the Mercer County Airport was strongly supported by the Mercer County Chamber of Commerce, which pointed to the potential benefit to area businesses and the general community during a press conference at the facility on Wednesday.    A…

  • Wonderful World of Color

    SweeTree Gallery brings a touch of the Caribbean to Princeton. By: Ilene Dube Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski In his Eden-like garden, Haitian artist Etzer Desir paints many species of birds, animals and leaves. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski Pamela Groves’ SweeTree Gallery stands out with its vibrant colors.    The weather in Princeton has been…

  • Great Scott wins at MCT

    North senior goes out in style with 3200 crown By: Justin Feil    Brian Scott saved his best for his last Mercer County Track and Field Championship. The West Windsor-Plainsboro High North senior, who was second at the county cross country meet, went out a winner in what also turned out to be his last high…

  • A family affair

    Hamilton Jewelers revels in 90 years of dazzle By: Laurel Tielis    For Hamilton Jewelers, it’s a family affair — from father Irving Siegel to son Martin Siegel to grandson Hank Siegel. Because the Siegels recognize the value of family, the four-store chain decided to celebrate its 90th anniversary with a Family Appreciation Day, held at…

  • Sewer debt solution must be equitable

    PACKET EDITORIAL, May 14 By: Packet Editorial    Most local governments in New Jersey have only two choices when it comes to assessing residents for municipal services: property taxes or user fees. Residents can pay a share of the total cost of providing services in proportion to the value of their property (taxes) or they can…

  • Boran era ends with Ivy sweep

    Tiger baseball squad comes up short in quest for third straight title By: Justin Feil    Pat Boran will go down as one of the greatest players in Princeton University baseball history. The senior’s career came to an end when the Tigers were swept by Harvard in the best of three Ivy League Championship on Saturday.…

  • New runway puts flight to rancor

    Princeton Airport to hold grand opening By: Steve Rauscher    MONTGOMERY — Owners of the Princeton Airport will hold the grand opening of a new runway Saturday with eyes fixed firmly on the future — because the past is something they would just as soon forget.    After all, it was only a few years ago when…