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Local Libraries Selected to Participate in Pilot Program to Assist Blind and Physically Handicapped Local Residents
By Gary Cooper Eleven New Jersey libraries have been selected to participate in a pilot project, initiated by the New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center (TBBC), to assist eligible residents with accessing and downloading audio books and magazines from the Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) web site, a national database made…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Democratic Alliance prepares to work for Obama ideas
The Hillsborough Democratic Alliance will discuss President Obama’s agenda for 2013 at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 6:30 p.m. at Avalon Assisted Living, 393 Amwell Road. The meeting is a chance to meet and socialize with Democrats and other progressives in Hillsborough. Refreshments are provided at 6:30 and the meeting starts…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Senior corner column, week of Jan. 31
CHAPTER A The next Chapter A meeting is Thursday, Feb. 7, and all Hillsborough seniors are invited. Meetings start at 12:30 p.m. with doors open at 11:30 a.m., allowing time to review upcoming events. Refreshments are served after the meeting. Members may at any time contribute kitchen supplies—coffee, decaf, napkins, plastic sandwich bags, etc. Dues…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Democrats to watch State of the Union speech
The Hillsborough Democratic Community Club and its affiliated caucuses invite the public to view and discuss President Obama’s State of the Union address, “Our People, Our Future,” on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Pizza and Pasta restaurant, 930 S. Main St., Manville (next to Central Jersey Airport) from 7 to 10 p.m. ”This event is…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Project Freedom fund-raising for backup generator
By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor ROBBINSVILLE — When Project Freedom, the Hutchinson Road complex for people with disabilities, lost power after Hurricane Sandy, the elevators residents in wheelchairs depend on stopped working for several days, leaving many stranded. ”Our tenants were stuck; they couldn’t come down from their second-floor apartments,” Tim Doherty, executive director of…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Community calendar for week of Jan. 31
Winterguard hosts 34 competing teams Saturday, Feb. 2 — The 13th annual Winterguard Show in the main gym of the high school on Raider Boulevard. A total of 34 teams, starting with the Middle School guards at 4:30 p.m. and moving up through the classes, will compete, concluding with an exhibition performances by both of…
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LAMBERTVILLE: Missing woman search still under way (Video)
Sarah Majoras walking toward Lambert Lane, after crossing bridge.
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Trenton Half Marathon to Participate in the Restore the Shore Grand Prix Series
By Brian Barry Trenton, NJ – The Trenton Half Marathon was recently selected to participate in the New Jersey chapter of the Road Runners Club of America “Restore the Shore” Grand Prix Series in 2013. The goal of this program is to raise $100,000 for the Hurricane Sandy Relief Foundation. The Trenton Half Marathon will…
