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  • Coffee Talk: Holiday madness begins

    Apophasis is the literary or rhetorical device that is used when a writer asserts or emphasizes something by pretending to ignore it, or by drawing attention to it and then rejecting it. I decided it would be the best tool for my mood, not to mention the topic, this week. By: Stacey Gorski Apophasis is…

  • Youth could help serve up wins for Rams

    BOYS SWIMMING: After only garnering two wins last year, Hightstown is hoping an infusion of youth will mean more ‘W’s. By: Neil Hay    Eleven veterans and eight newcomers will determine the fate of this year’s Hightstown High School boys’ swim team.    Last year coach Ellen Mace’s squad managed only two wins. The hope this time…

  • Peddie panel discusses terrorism

    The first current events panel at Peddie focused on a discussion of the war on terrorism, from media coverage to the impact on students at the school. By: Scott Morgan    HIGHTSTOWN — Michael Doran assumed the podium and opened with a pointed question: "Why do they hate us?" Taking a breath, he redefined his question…

  • Many ways to show generosity

    EDITORIAL: Here are some suggestions on how you can make the holiday season a little brighter for someone in need.    During the holiday season, the company of friends, family and other loved ones is a luxury that should be appreciated far more than any possessions.    However, it can be hard to see those simple treasures…

  • Princeton Township gives senior housing law initial OK

    Three sites identified in northern section of township By: David Campbell    The Princeton Township Committee unanimously introduced an ordinance Monday night earmarking three township sites for high-density senior housing.    Committeeman William Enslin said the ordinance "carefully balances" growth and conservation under the State Development and Redevelopment Plan, and added, "There’s nothing in the State Plan…

  • Model train club offers its annual holiday show

    The Pacific Southern Railway’s 38th annual Christmas show will benefit Rocky Hill’s fire department and rescue squad.    ROCKY HILL — The Pacific Southern Railway model train club will hold its 38th annual Christmas show this weekend and next weekend to raise money for the borough fire department and rescue squad.    The locomotive extravaganza will feature…

  • Workshop will follow tree-lighting at Lewis School

       The Lewis Clinic and School will host the Annual Tree of Light Ceremony on Dec. 7, and "Roots and Wings: Parenting the Learning Different Child" by Rick Lavoie on Dec. 8.    The 28th Annual Tree of Light Ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. at the Lewis School, 53 Bayard Lane. The Tree of Light Ceremony…

  • Web hits are music to his ears

    Princeton High senior is founder of an ‘indie’ music Web site. By: Bethany Cortale    Joe Steinhardt doesn’t like to brag about his success, but the modest, down-to-earth, 17-year-old Princeton High School senior is very excited about HardlyCool.com, his "indie" music Web site.    He should be. HardlyCool.com has been receiving between 200 to 300 hits a…

  • Davison was the leader of PHS defense

    Sophomore from Cranbury Princeton Packet Girls Soccer Player of the Year By: Bob Nuse    This was a season where just about everything went right for the Princeton High girls’ soccer team.    The Little Tigers finished 18-2-1, winning the Colonial Valley Conference Valley Division title in the process. The success the team enjoyed started with a…