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  • It’s only human

    SAVE teaches youngsters how to befriend companion animals By: Pat Summers    Lucky little "Brie." The tiny gray kitten started off his social life on a positive note: Among his earliest experiences with humans, this one — with eight children and two adults — was so good it may have spoiled him into thinking all humans…

  • Taste of the Nation on June 12 to raise funds to fight hunger

       Princeton’s "Taste of the Nation," which raises funds to fight hunger in Mercer County, will take place Monday, June 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Westin Forrestal Hotel in Forrestal Village, Plainsboro. More than 30 chefs from Central Jersey’s leading restaurants will showcase their specialties, accompanied by a selection of fine wines.    Tickets…

  • Utility work to affect downtown Princeton intersection

    By: Kara Fitzpatrick    Public Service Electric & Gas Co. is scheduled to start utility pole and underground work Wednesday at Wiggins and Witherspoon streets.    The work is anticipated to take several weeks, Princeton Borough officials said, and some delays can be expected.    Lane closures should be limited to Witherspoon Street north of Wiggins Street. Only…

  • Food donations sought at curbside in Montgomery

    By: Jake Uitti    MONTGOMERY — Food donations for the annual Curbing Hunger program in Somerset County will be collected in the township at the curb on regular recycling pickup days this month.    In Montgomery, the pickup days will be Friday and June 23.    Orange plastic bags were distributed to all households in May. Residents are…

  • Howell, PHS duo win Group titles

    Qualifiers looking for best at MOC By: Justin Feil    After reaching the Meet of Champions last year, Sammy Howell made a move this winter to ensure she would be back for years to come.    The West Windsor-Plainsboro South sophomore, who grew up playing basketball, opted instead for indoor track and field.    "I figured I had…

  • Sikorski gets Democratic mayoral nod

    Hightstown councilman to face incument Republican Mayor Bob Patten in November. By: Vic Monaco and Kerri Williams    HIGHTSTOWN — Democratic Borough Councilman Walter Sikorski will face incumbent Republican Mayor Bob Patten in the general election this November following Tuesday’s primary election.    Mr. Sikorski soundly defeated borough government critic Gene Sarafin by a 135-to-34 vote tally,…

  • BREAKING NEWS: Messina gets GOP mayoral nod in Stockton

    Defeats incumbent by three votes. By:    In the race for the Republican nomination for mayor, Stockton Councilman Nicolo Messina edged incumbent Mayor Gregg Rackin, 59-56, in Tuesday’s primary. The tally includes eight absentee ballots.    Mr. Messina will face Democratic Councilman Stephen Giocondo in November. Mr. Giocondo, running unopposed, received 33 votes in the Democratic primary.…

  • Pfeifer takes seat on West Windsor council

    Newest member defines her priorities By: Courtney Gross    WEST WINDSOR — Almost two weeks after her selection, Barbara Pfeifer was formally sworn in Monday as West Windsor’s newest Township Council member—- serving until the Nov. 7 general election.    In a prepared statement, Ms. Pfeifer thanked her new council colleagues and her predecessor, Kristin Appelget, who…

  • Pfeifer takes seat on West Windsor council

    The top pick among 10 candidates defines her priorities By: Courtney Gross    WEST WINDSOR — Almost two weeks after her selection, Barbara Pfeifer was formally sworn in Monday as West Windsor’s newest Township Council member—- serving until the Nov. 7 general election.    In a prepared statement, Ms. Pfeifer thanked her new council colleagues and her…