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Sidewalk repairs slated in Princeton
The Princeton Borough Sidewalk Repair Program advances this week with repairs scheduled for Witherspoon and Nassau streets, the borough announced. Work is anticipated to begin on Witherspoon Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. The sidewalk on the western side of Witherspoon Street between Nassau and Hulfish streets will be closed. Street parking on…
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Animal theme for Princeton Public Library’s reading club
By: Kara Fitzpatrick The Princeton Public Library will offer a number of animal-related programs this summer in light of its summer reading club theme, "Paws, Claws, Scales and Tails." Two of those events, "Mammal Mania" and "Don’t Bug Me," are scheduled for early July. On July 6, Travis Gale of Wallaby Tales will present "Mammal…
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Princeton Packet Softball Player of the Year
MHS’ Dougherty rewarded for patience By: Justin Feil If patience is a virtue, Kim Dougherty is the Mother Teresa of softball players. As a junior at Montgomery High School last year, Dougherty appeared late in the season as a pitcher due to an injury to the Cougars’ regular starter. The Cougars did get her bat…
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ISSUEOpinions vary on how long the building boom can last
Housing has cooled. Will retail and office be next? By: Mike Mathis Will the region’s commercial real estate market falter in light of recent declines in the residential sector? Maybe. Commercial real estate experts in the Princeton area have differing opinions on whether office and retail space development and leasing will continue its strong performance…
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Wilmington Trust expands into Princeton area
Company to offer wealth, business services By: Lauren Otis Seeing what it says is a big opportunity to serve high net worth individuals and mid-sized businesses, Wilmington Trust Corp. is expanding into the Princeton area. The central New Jersey market, with Princeton as its hub, "has been on our radar screen for a number of…
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Officials issue advice on heat illness
With the beginning of summer, the Princeton Regional Health Department has issued these tips on how to prevent heat illnesses: Drink plenty of water or non-alcoholic beverages throughout the day. Reduce physical activity or reschedule it for cooler times of day. Wear loose and light-colored clothing. When in the sun, apply sunscreen to all exposed…
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C-P softball hopes this is the year
Team brings experience to District 12 tournament By: Rich Fisher About 11 months ago, Russ Nelson was already talking about this year. Now it’s here, and Nelson and his Cranbury-Plainsboro 12-year-old District 12 softball team can’t wait. The reason Nelson was so excited last year, is he knew he’d have an experienced team coming back…
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Barry in Braves’ new world
WW-P grad called up by major league club By: Justin Feil On Saturday, Kevin Barry lived out his longtime goal when he put on a retro Atlanta Braves jersey against Tampa Bay. Called up from Triple-A Richmond the day before to replace Phil Stockman, who was placed on 15-day disabled list with strained hamstring, Barry…
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Free introduction to bird watching offered July 15
On Saturday, July 15, the Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands will hold a bird walk for beginner birders at the Mapleton Preserve in the historic village of Kingston. Interested parties should meet at the new headquarters for the D&R Canal State Park. The walk, which will begin at 9 a.m., will focus on the keys…
