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The Volunteer Center of Monmouth County, 191 Bath Ave., Long Branch, is seeking high school and college graduates for summer intern positions. The center will place graduates in positions with local nonprofit organizations. Many openings exists in the fields of computers, social work, health care, agriculture, science, marketing, advertising and graphic arts. For more information,…

Ferry captains and crews from SeaStreak USA, and Andrew McGovern of the Sandy Hook Pilots were recently presented with Hero of the Harbor Awards by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The award, a life preserver, was given to McGovern on behalf of harbor pilots. The awards were given at the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance’s biennial…

Snuggles, a pit bull, holds a tennis ball at the Cliffwood post office in Aberdeen on Friday during a promotion for a new animal stamp promoting the spaying and neutering of animals, which will be introduced in September. Snuggles is available for adoption at the Monmouth County SPCA, Eatontown. These retired greyhounds are up for…

VERONICA YANKOWSKI A young boy keeps step with the veterans during Keyport’s Memorial Day parade Sunday.

Borough man’s body found on sidewalk early Saturday KEYPORT — According to the police, a 53-year-old borough man was found lying dead on the sidewalk early Saturday. The body of Robert Cecere, Osborne Street, was discovered at 5:15 a.m. Saturday by sanitation workers at Third and Waverly streets, across the street from Veterans of Foreign…

Aberdeen Township will hold Aberdeen Day June 1 from noon-5 p.m. at the athletic fields at Matawan Regional High School, Atlantic Avenue, Aberdeen (rain or shine). The free event will feature performances by ’50s singing groups, The Wathington Brothers and The Party Dolls, a dance demonstration by A Touch of Dance, Matawan, and a karate…

VERONICA YANKOWSKI Drummers entertain onlookers during Keyport’s Memorial Day parade Sunday.

Vessel safety checks set in Keyport June 1, 15 U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla No. 24, Keyport, will hold a free vessel safety check June 1 and 15 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at both the Keyport marine basin and boat ramp. Checks may be done in or out of the water, and boaters may bring…

ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Kids at Middletown’s “All Aboard the Arts II” festival paint a colorful mural Sunday at the site of the future Middletown Cultural and Arts Center on Church Street.