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It’s no fun, but the life you save may well be your own
CODA Greg Bean Here’s what I learned on my summer vacation: If you’re 50 years old and haven’t had your first colonoscopy, talk to your doctor, make an appointment and get ’er done. If you’re 60, and due for your 10- year checkup colonoscopy, don’t put it off. I did for almost a year, and…
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Willabee Academy teaches students to live positively
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Top: Children watch the magic of Jed Doherty during the Willabee Academy, held at Sayreville police headquarters on June 26. The three-day drug-free camp featured a magic show, arts and crafts, and a tour of the police station. Above: Raven Appiah (c) focuses her attention on the magic show. SAYREVILLE…
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Theatre to present ‘Back to the ’80s’
The Main Street Theatre Co., 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin, will present “Back to the ’80s” July 12-27. Performances will be Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. There will be an American sign language interpretation on July 21. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and students, and $12 for…
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Area actor: Working with De Niro, Pfeiffer ‘surreal’
Dianna Agron and Monmouth County native John D’Leo star in Relativity Media’s “The Family” with Tommy Lee Jones, Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro. “The Family” is expected to be in theaters in September. PHOTO COURTESY OF JESSICA FORDE A t the age of 17, John D’Leo already has an impressive big-screen résumé. The Monmouth…
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Auditions to be held for ‘Blithe Spirit’
The Main Street Theatre Company, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville, will hold open auditions for all roles in the upcoming production of the Noel Coward classic “Blithe Spirit” at 7 p.m. July 15- 16. Auditioners will be asked to read sides provided at the audition with an appropriate English accent and to briefly…
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French comedy to begin film festival
The Summer International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will begin July 9 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of “The Intouchables,” the 2011 comedy from France. The film, which is rated R, tells the story of a disabled millionaire who bonds with his ex-con caregiver. Admission is free…
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Auditions for ‘God of Carnage’ July 23, 24
Auditions for “God of Carnage” will be held at Villagers Theatre, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, at 7:30 p.m. July 23-24. Callbacks will be announced. Performances will be Sept. 20 to Oct. 6. For more information, contact [email protected].
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Menendez visits Sayreville neighborhood set for buyouts
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) paid a visit to a Sayreville neighborhood severely affected by superstorm Sandy June 28 to discuss funding secured for 129 borough homes eligible for the federal buyout program. Menendez and fellow Sen. Jeff Chiesa (R-NJ) announced earlier last week that a $29.45 million…
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