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Richard Trenner relishes his 40th visit to the annual book sale. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski

By Greg Forester, Staff Writer Name: Rana Huber, 28; Hometown: West Windsor; Business: Princeton Junction Volunteer Fire Department; Job title: Firefighter and county public safety telecommunicator. How did you get into this job?     It is a family thing actually. My dad is a fire chief here in West Windsor, and my grandfather was a…

The selection was vast, as one of many long tables attest. The sale continues through Sunday at Princeton Day School. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski

By Greg Forester, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — A West Windsor man has pleaded guilty to fraud charges for the misuse of Sept. 11-related funds after he made false claims of rescuing victims with his dog Bear from the rubble of the 2001 terrorist attack.    The resident, Scott Shields, pleaded guilty on Thursday to all…

Connie Escher, a teacher at John Witherspoon Middle School, scouts for treasures for her classroom and herself. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski

Ronni Arno Blaisdel is Packet Publication’s 2008 Outstanding Woman Award winner, selected for her work with cancer survivors. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski

Solar-powered mobile traffic signals are now in operation at the intersection of Southfield and New Village roads in West Windsor. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski

By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer    It was the best of lines, it was the worst of lines.    On one hand, the 130 people queued up in the moments before the 10 a.m. opening of the Bryn Mawr-Wellesley Book Sale preview at Princeton Day School on Wednesday knew they would have first pick from the 80,000…

Ronni Arno Blaisdel is Packet Publication’s 2008 Outstanding Woman Award winner, selected for her work with cancer survivors. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski