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  • ’Another great success’

    Ellen Pineno, office manager Lambertville Area Chamber of Commerce     The ninth annual “A Taste of Lambertville” was held on Nov. 18. Showcasing merchants, restaurants, B&Bs and businesses, the event was another great success due to the generosity of the participants.    Restaurants and caterers included: Annapurna, Anton’s at the Swan, Caffe Galleria & City Market,…

  • CRANBURY: Marines called to duty for Toys for Tots drive

    CRANBURY: Marines called to duty for Toys for Tots drive

    David Kilby, Managing Editor    CRANBURY — Five Marines from Fort Dix joined the packed McConnell house Thanksgiving Eve as they picked up toys from the sixth annual Toys for Tots drive at the Stockton Street residence.    The charity event began six years ago when Kevin McConnell, owner of 7 Stockton St., opened his doors to…

  • MONROE: Bank gives Provident donation to food pantry

    MONROE: Bank gives Provident donation to food pantry

       MONROE — Nov. 19, The Provident Bank announced that Beatrice Vogel, of Monroe, was the second place winner of $1,250 in its “Give Thanks & Share the Wealth” sweepstakes.    The sweepstakes was hosted by Provident to give a financial boost to consumers and charities alike and awarded more than $28,000, including a $5,000 grand prize…

  • PARENTING PEARLS: Living my dream of helping people in A healing setting

    By Dr. Mae Sakharov    My initial goals as an educator were to work in a hospital or therapeutic setting with allied professionals. Unfortunately, when I completed my doctorate the country was immersed in recession and no such positions were available. Bringing together my resources and bucking up, I opened a learning center where my work…

  • All Girls Robotics Team Gears Up for Another Successful Season

    All Girls Robotics Team Gears Up for Another Successful Season

     Mount Saint Mary Academy’s robotics team enters this year’s competition season as the only team from an all-girls school in its division of the FIRST Tech Challenge, a national robotics competition for high school students.  In an activity dominated by boys, the Mount team has excelled and looks to continue to improve its performance as…

  • MONROE: Guidance goes deep in anti-bullying talk

    MONROE: Guidance goes deep in anti-bullying talk

    David Kilby, Managing Editor    MONROE — After a two-hour discussion between parents, teachers and students about bullying, perhaps the most resounding advice was uttered by a student who said to simply return to the old mantra of “treat others the way you would like to be treated.”    The Monroe Township School District invited professional counselor…

  • All Girls Robotics Team Gears Up for Another Successful Season

    All Girls Robotics Team Gears Up for Another Successful Season

    Mount senior Sarah Ericksen of Berkeley Heights and Mount junior Kaitlyn Pellicano of Dunellen work on the team’s robot.

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Hospital has party for Lindsley’s 100th

    By Ruth Luse, Managing Editor    LAMBERTVILLE — Lambertville’s John Price “Jack” Lindsley turned 100 Monday.    Back on Oct. 17 — in anticipation of this milestone — Mr. Lindsley was honored by Lambertville City Council with a proclamation.    ”What a guy to have in your town. He’s still active in the fire company and was honored…

  • MOVIE REVIEW: Martin Scorsese’s ‘Hugo’: ‘achingly beautiful’

    MOVIE REVIEW: Martin Scorsese’s ‘Hugo’: ‘achingly beautiful’

    ‘Isabel (Chloe Grace Moretz) and Hugo (Asa Butterfield) in Martin Scorsese’s ‘glowing jewel box of a movie,’ ‘Hugo.’