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Andrew H. Lindstrom
HILLSBOROUGH Andrew H. Lindstrom died Aug. 13 at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. He was 79. He was born and raised in Somerville and moved to Hillsborough 23 years ago. Mr. Lindstrom worked for the Postal Supply Center in Somerville for 37 years. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He…
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08648 ZIP OK’d for Lawrence Township
Township officials’ battle to convince the U.S. Postal Service to designate 08648 exclusively as "Lawrence Township" appears to have been won By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Township officials’ battle to convince the U.S. Postal Service to designate the ZIP code of 08648 exclusively as "Lawrence Township" appears to have been won. The designation may take…
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On Point
To heave or not to heave Linda McCarthy There are two types of people in the world: throwers and savers. I’m a definite thrower. The rule of thumb is, "If you haven’t used it in a year, throw it out." I toss stuff I haven’t used in an hour. I know that sounds impractical and…
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Park upgrades slated for two township sites
By Stephanie Prokop Staff Writer BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIPThe township wants to make improvements to two recreational areas, Northern Community Park on Groveville Road between Route 130 and 206, and Seth C. Hand Park on Palmer Avenue. Seth C. Hand Park could be ready for use as early as this fall, while Northern Community Park would be…
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Deserted
Marvin Cheiten visits ‘Whizzer’s Island.’ By: Stuart Duncan Local playwright Marvin Harold Cheiten has shown great promise in the past, often choosing esoteric subjects and examining complex characters. His latest effort, however, Whizzer’s Island, is a disappointment. Described as "a new comic mystery," it is neither new nor comic and, in truth, not much of…
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‘Rocket Science’
Reece Thompson stars as Hal Hefner, a stutterer who joins the high school debate team for the sake of love in Rocket Science.
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‘Kangaroo court’ volunteers face stockades and pie to raise money
By Anthony Coppola Staff Writer BORDENTOWN CITY — Bordentown City is celebrating its 325th anniversary by placing some of its most recognizable figures in jail. Larry Denney, chairman of the anniversary committee, is organizing a “kangaroo court” to raise money for future event costs. The fundraiser will run Sept. 4-8. ”We are having two cells…
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Obituaries-Aug. 23, 2007
Emily Marshall WEST AMWELL Emily J. Marshall, 12, of West Amwell died Friday, Aug. 17, at home. A lifelong resident of West Amwell, Emily graduated in June from West Amwell Elementary School as an honor student and was in the school’s gifted and talented program. She also attended the gifted and talented program at…
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Superbad
It helps that Judd Apatow’s doofus heroes always love and admire the women they lust after. By: Elise Nakhnikian McLovin (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) dances up a storm with Nicola (Aviva) in Superbad. We’ve told a lot of stories of underdog, immature guys trying to figure out how to grow up," Judd Apatow told CNN while flacking…
