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  • Victorian Christmas set at Parry Mansion

       The fifth annual Victorian Christmas celebration will be held in New Hope on Dec. 10 and 11 at the Parry Mansion, 45 S. Main St., from 1-4 p.m.    Stories about holiday traditions and preparations for the Christmas holidays in Victorian times will be presented by the Historical Society’s docents.    Tours of the 1784 Georgian-style Parry…

  • Civil Air Patrol Cadets Speak with Air Force Fighter Pilot

    Civil Air Patrol Cadets Speak with Air Force Fighter Pilot

    Jaysin Maskarenas On the eve of the 70th anniversary of the Civil Air Patrol, an auxiliary to the United States Air Force, Raritan Valley Civil Air Patrol Cadet Squadron communicated live with a an active fighter pilot. The Air Force Captain who completed the cadet program, attended the Air Force Academy and now flies an…

  • CRANBURY: Christmas show lights up hearts

    CRANBURY: Christmas show lights up hearts

    The Christmas Light Spectacular at the Shaw house on Main street in Cranbury.

  • ’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…