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  • Trenton Makes

    Trenton’s museums are alive with the history of the capital city. See related story: Trenton’s Pottery Past By: Anthony Stoeckert    Trenton’s museums are alive with the history of the capital city, from the days of the Revolution to 19th century pottery.    The Old Barracks Museum re-opened this summer with the exhibit Remarkable For His Industry:…

  • Student dodges danger in Kenya

    Hightstown woman interns for prison reform program. By: Matt Chiappardi    HIGHTSTOWN — The original reason Dorothy Vanderbeck wanted to go to Africa was to work with displaced people in refugee camps.    But she almost became displaced herself inside the stone walls and iron bars of the prison system where she eventually worked. Exhausting Kenya experience…

  • AT WORK

    Cindy ValushPlainsboro TownshipOwner, A-Door-A-Pet By: Katie Wagner How did you get this job?     I kind of fell into this. I used to work at Princeton Medical Group and heard about A-Door-A-Pet from a nurse that had done some pet sitting for the company. My dog had just died and the nurse suggested I call…

  • FILM CAPSULES

    Arctic Tale The arctic wilderness is captured in this documentary that follows a walrus and a polar bear as they grow up in the Great North, while losing much of their world as it melts beneath them. Narrated by Queen Latifah. Rated G. 90 minutes. Becoming Jane Jane Austen’s early life is portrayed as the…

  • Submissions sought for Rocky Hill art event

       Rocky Hill Citizens for Responsible Growth (RH CRG) is inviting artists of all ages from any New Jersey community to submit art works for a fall exhibition titled "Community Collage." What do you love about your neighborhood or town? What’s worth preserving?    The Community Collage will be composed of reproductions/copies of art works including drawing,…

  • Going to the movies tonight? Find out where and when the show you want to see is playing. Movies and times are valid from Aug. 24-Aug. 30.

    Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home.   BRIDGEWATER AMC BRIDGEWATER (908) 725-1161: The Bourne Ultimatum (PG13) Fri., Mon.-Tues. 12:30, 3:15, 6:45, 9:30; Sat. 10, 12:30, 3:15, 6:45, 9:30; Sun. 10:10, 12:30, 3:15, 6:45, 9:30. The Invasion (PG13) Fri.-Tues. 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10:10.…

  • Pro wrestler brings fellow body slammers to town

    Hightstown man promotes local event. By: Matt Chiappardi    EAST WINDSOR — When Eric Cooper decided to become a professional wrestler, his mother, Barbara Gaddis, wasn’t happy.    "It’s not easy watching my son get banged around," she said.    But she and her husband, Bob, knew the inevitable path their son was going to take, when he…

  • Resident passes on complaint against ex-superintendent

    Stonewick Court resident Hal Brown says wife was harassed by Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer    Stonewick Court resident Hal Brown won’t file an ethics complaint against former Superintendent Karen Lake over an incident between his photographer wife and Dr. Lake during a student protest in June.    Mr. Brown asked about filing an ethics complaint against Dr.…

  • State aid requested for roads

    By Audrey Levine Staff Writer    Drivers traveling on Auten Road and Dukes Parkway West can look forward to improved roadways if the township receives its requested grant money to make repairs on the two roads.    The Township Committee authorized a New Jersey Department of Transportation 2008 Local Aid grant application Aug. 14 to get the…