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  • Princeton University professor wins math prize

    By: Hilary Parker    William Massey, a 1977 Princeton University graduate and the Edwin Wiley Professor of Operations Research and Financial Engineering at Princeton University, was awarded the 2006 Blackwell-Tapia Prize.    Bearing the names of David Blackwell and Richard Tapia, the prize is awarded every other year to a mathematical scientist whose contributions to mathematical science…

  • Tears of pride and parting as Princeton High holds its graduation

    "Pomp and Circumstance" for the 77th graduating class By: Hilary Parker    There may have been a slight chance of thunderstorms, but there was no chance that threats of foul weather would dampen either spirits or ceremonies at Princeton High School’s commencement exercises on Thursday evening.    Drops still fell, of course, in bittersweet tears of joy…

  • Davis at home in Princeton league

    Veteran returns to summer men’s basketball again By: Bob Nuse    Dwight Davis has been all over the globe playing basketball. But somehow, he always seems to wind up in Princeton in the summer.    A member of the 1,000-point club at Albright College, Davis has played professionally in the United States, South America and England. He’s…

  • Beautiful bells

    Princeton University summer carillon series showcases a unique instrument By: Hilary Parker    All those wondering what to do after receiving a diploma in carillon performance in Douais, France, might turn to Robin Austin for inspiration.    "I got a regular job," said Mr. Austin, now the executive director of development at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. "There…

  • Center to host afternoon of Indian dance

    South Indian dance show aims to be both educational and fun By: Stephanie Brown    MONROE — An afternoon of traditional Indian dance, with all the visual splendors of an ancient Hindu temple, is set for Sunday.    The Nrithyanjali Institute of Dance will present Bharatanatyam, a traditional South Indian dance, at 2 p.m. in the Richard…

  • Borough project back on track

    After series of setbacks, developer says all is now in order By: Kara Fitzpatrick    After a year of setbacks, the Princeton Borough downtown redevelopment project — which will ultimately include two new buildings, plus the Spring Street Garage and the plaza — is back on track with a July groundbreaking slated for "Building C," developer…

  • Post 148 well represented on Legion all-star squad

       Playing for the eighth day in a row, the Hightstown Post 148 American Legion baseball team’s over-worked pitching staff needed a break entering Monday night’s contest versus Mitchell Davis at Mercer County Park. By:Sean Moylan    Playing for the eighth day in a row, the Hightstown Post 148 American Legion baseball team’s over-worked pitching staff needed…

  • Teaching was truly special for Wieger

    Wieger found 33 years of special education to be profoundly rewarding By: Audrey Levine    She enjoys the challenges of working with disabled students, and approaches them with confidence and pride.    But now that she has retired because of her health, Gayle Wieger will face the challenge of not being able to do that.    Ms. Wieger,…

  • Raising Kean

    Princeton historian authors biography of former governor and 9/11 Commission chairman By: Michael Redmond    The ins and outs of New Jersey politics are surely an acquired taste for most residents of the state, but for those among us who relish the subject, Alvin S. Felzenberg of Princeton has written a "must" read.    "Governor Tom Kean:…