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  • Index fund pioneer sees bright future

    Princeton graduate John Bogle has helped investors come out ahead of the market index. He remains upbeat about the market’s future. By: Laura McGinley    John Bogle is an optimist. And why shouldn’t he be? Mr. Bogle is the founder and senior chairman of the Vanguard Group, one of the largest mutual fund organizations in the…

  • Opinion survey planned in WW-P

    The school district wants to know what residents think of the services they provide. By: David M. Campbell    The West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District is planning a community survey to find out what residents think about the quality of services the district provides.    The survey is part of the school board’s long-range strategic plan that…

  • Regretful Resumes

    How bad a mistake can you make on your resume? Here are some real-life examples: "My intensity and focus are at inordinately high levels, and my ability to complete projects on time is unspeakable." "Education: Curses in liberal arts, curses in computer science, curses in accounting." "Instrumental in ruining entire operation for a Midwest chain…

  • Protesters take aim at deer shoot

    150 take part in demonstration march on Saturday. By: David Weinstein    Passersby stared on Witherspoon Street and gawked near Palmer Square and at all points in between as a line of protesters more than 150 strong walked and chanted on Saturday, rebuking Princeton Township officials for their decision to employ professional sharpshooters to cull the…

  • PU gift funds squad ambulance

    The university has pledged to cover the full cost of a new ambulance for the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad. By: Jeff Milgram    Princeton University will donate $155,000 to the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad, the university announced Monday. The donation will cover the full cost of a new ambulance.    Princeton University President…

  • All of a mind for ‘Beautiful’ role

    Ron Howard film on John Forbes Nash Jr. holds casting call for extras. By: Jennifer Potash    Scores of would-be actors and actresses lined up for hours in the biting February wind at Princeton University on Friday and Saturday for the open casting call for the movie "A Beautiful Mind."    Ron Howard — whose credits include…

  • Public sites for deer shooting are named

    Parks in Princeton Township were among the areas selected for the deer-culling operation. By: David Weinstein    Several municipal and county sites in Princeton Township, including public parks, were identified Friday by the township as sites where deer can be shot by hired sharpshooters.    When asked, Princeton Township Police Chief Anthony Gaylord Police and Mayor Phyllis…

  • WW-PS girls win A swim title; boys fall

    Pirate girls advance Thursday’s state Group A semifinal By: Justin Feil From the outset it was apparent how the West Windsor-Plainsboro High South swim teams would fare at the Central Jersey A Division meet Tuesday.    The boys were surprised by Bridgewater-Raritan in the opening 200-yard medley relay, but the Pirate girls finished first and third…

  • Indian cuisine satisfies nutrition needs, taste buds

    Princeton resident Rashmee Bahnot is teaching a class in Indian cooking for five weeks at the Princeton Adult School. She says the goal of an Indian meal is a different taste for each mouthful. By: Pat Tanner In the kitchen of her Princeton home, Rashmee Bahnot gathers ingredients to prepare vegetarian recipes she will share…