Category: archives
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School presentation designed to keep bullies at bay
Fifth-graders at Community Park School in Princeton get hands-on help By: Jessica Demetriou Being bullied on the playground at recess has never been a fond memory for many people looking back at their childhood. Bullying is an issue that most children face at one time or another. But young people are rarely given the necessary…
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Cougar girls to play, host SCT semis
MHS pulls upset of No. 2 Watchung Hills By: Justin Feil The Montgomery High School girls’ basketball team was happy to host the semifinal games of the Somerset County Tournament last season. It just didn’t like missing out on playing on its court. That thought remained with them as they prepared for the SCT quarterfinals…
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Letters to the Editor, Feb. 13
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Feb. 13 Committee responsible for cotillion’s success To the editor: This year’s Princeton Cotillion proved to be a wonderfully memorable event for the town’s secondary school students. Everyone was thrilled to have the opportunity to socialize, dress up and enjoy the beautiful decorations, fabulous music and wonderful refreshments that unfailingly…
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Down to the last chapter
Micawber serves customers and stoicly prepares itself for closing By: Courtney Gross The whine of power drills resonates off the walls at Micawber Books as shelves are disassembled and display areas consolidated in anticipation of a mid-March closing. Customers eager to take advantage of markdowns come through the familiar Nassau Street storefront, greeted by employees…
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It’s official: Hospital gets final state OK for move
The spotlight shifts to Plainsboro where municipal approvals are needed By: Courtney Gross The University Medical Center at Princeton has received final approval of its plans to move to Plainsboro from the state Department of Health and Senior Services, paving the way for its relocation from Witherspoon Street in Princeton, hospital officials said. Just more…
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Lawrence man dies in fatal West Windsor collision
WEST WINDSOR A Lawrence man died Monday after the car he was driving was struck by another vehicle shortly before 1 p.m. on Old Trenton Road, about a quarter mile north of the entrance to Mercer County Community College, police reported. Hoong Kee Ng, 51, sustained extensive injuries and was pronounced dead at the…
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Their hearts belong to Daddy
A Valentine’s Day love story – Part II By: Kristin Boyd On a special night, a father dons his dancing shoes and showers unconditional love on his girls, one wiggle at a time. Russell Geoffrey is one lucky guy. It’s Saturday night, and instead of curling up in front of the television, he’s juggling…
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Stuart needs Diamond forever
Freshman point guard leads Tartans to state win By: Justin Feil It’s hard to put a team in the hands of a freshman, but that is just what Tony Bowman has done in handing the reins of his team to Diamond Lewis. "It should be," said Bowman, the Stuart Country Day School basketball coach, "but…
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State’s report cards don’t provide a full picture
PACKET EDITORIAL, Feb. 13, 2007 The annual New Jersey School Report Cards are out again and, as usual, everyone with an agenda to push or an ax to grind has something to say about what the numbers mean. And, as usual, they mean whatever the folks who are telling you what they mean want…
