Category: archives

  • Learn to help others share literacy’s joys

       Many of us are able to take reading for granted. With no effort, we devour novels, peruse magazine articles and check our daily e-mail messages without a second thought. By:    We effortlessly decipher complex letter combinations and sentence context, assuming everyone has mastered this privilege for their own enjoyment and betterment.    Sadly, this is untrue.…

  • Millstone Middle School gets assistant principal

    Elizabeth Giacobbe was reminded of home when she arrived in the township. By: Frank C. D’Amico    MILLSTONE — Elizabeth Giacobbe was reminded of home when she arrived in the township.    Ms. Giacobbe, who on May 22 will begin as the new assistant principal at Millstone Middle School, grew up in Montgomery.    "Millstone is like what…

  • Comedy

    Club performers and schedules Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency Princeton, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 8:30 p.m. smoke-free Wed., and ladies’ night Thu., $10; Fri. 8:30, 11 p.m., $12; Sat. 8:30, 11 p.m., $14; doors open half-hour before show, reservations required, age 18+ for all shows, two-item minimum, box-office hours: Wed.-Sun. 2:30-9 p.m., Fri.…

  • On Stage

    What’s happening in the theater Actors’ NET of Bucks County, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville, Pa., The Last Days of the Dinosaurs, April 13-29; hometown.aol.com/actorsnet; (215) 295-3694. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 Main St., New Hope, Pa., Godspell, through April 15; (215) 862-2014. George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, Old Times, through April 15;…

  • Life of Bryan

    Canada has provided the music world with plenty of talent. For Bryan Adams, starting out in Canada was tougher than breaking into America’s consciousness. He’ll be at the State Theatre in New Brunswick this weekend. By: Jim Boyle Bryan Adams will perform at the State Theatre this weekend.    NEW BRUNSWICK — Canada has been the…

  • Residents’ efforts led to truck ban

    Grassroots committee, led by Dr. William Taylor, began work decades ago By: Sue Kramer    LAMBERTVILLE — Many people, from local activists to state and federal legislators, contributed to the creation of the permanent Route 29 large truck ban Acting Gov. Donald DiFrancesco signed into law in Lambertville Friday.    Many of those people expressed their pleasure…

  • Living in the moment

    Gregg Cagno spins his thoughts into gentle song tapestries and stories he shares in concert. He will bring his intimate, easy-going style to the Twin Rivers Coffee House April 14. By: Susan Van Dongen Gregg Cagno will perform at the Twin Rivers Coffee House April 14.    EAST WINDSOR — Back from a six-week tour of…

  • Auditions

    For theatrical and musical performances, plus rehearsal schedules A Cappella, seven-woman group, looking for clear, soulful soprano with no vibrato, must be able to blend, do solo work and learn music quickly, vocal percussion a plus, team player; (609) 371-7577. Barbershop show, Lawrenceville High School, Lawrenceville, auditions for Lida Rose, need female lead, April 20-25;…

  • Calton, GPU explain delay in electric

    Utility line must go through property now deeded to township By: Bruce Palmer    WEST AMWELL — Representatives of GPU and Calton Homes appeared before the Township Committee March 21 to explain the delay in completing the establishment of electrical power to serve present and proposed dwellings in the development.    Attorney John Beytel explained that May…