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Green scene
Right: Michael Bedrick talks to kids about gardening at the Creative Nursery School on Adams Lane in North Brunswick on May 29. Far right: Daniel Benimovich is rewarded with a sticker on his nose after answering a question correctly. PHOTOS BY FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI
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Lautenberg dead at 89
U.S. Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg, who has represented New Jersey by serving five terms in the Senate since 1982, passed away due to complications from viral pneumonia in the early hours of June 3 at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He was 89 years old. Lautenberg’s office posted news of his passing, describing him…
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Elks to present ‘Woodstock on Lake’
The East Brunswick Elks, 21B Oakmont Ave., will offer a music event titled “Woodstock on the Lake” 2-6 p.m. June 15, rain or shine. Music will be provided by Yasgur’s Farm. Food will be offered for purchase. Tickets cost $15 in advance, $20 at the door for adults; $5 for children ages 11-18; free of…
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Greater Media New Jersey named a NJ Smart Workplace
Keep Middlesex Moving Inc. (KMM) presented 25 Middlesex County companies with the prestigious 2013 NJ Smart Workplaces Award at its annual meeting on May 22. The award honors companies for their outstanding achievements in creating programs that provide and promote commuting alternatives for their employees, thus reducing traffic and congestion and improving air quality. Platinum-level…
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Solemn remembrance
Top: Martin Kravarik bows his head during the playing of “Taps” during the Memorial Day service at American Legion Post 401 in South Brunswick on May 27. Above: Post 401 Commander Gary Cooper (l) pins a medal on the lapel of Charles Wolfe for his 60-year membership in the post during the Memorial Day service.…
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Summer colors
Butterflies rest their wings at the Butterfly House at the EARTH Center in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, South Brunswick. Visitors can learn about the life cycle of butterflies and their host plants on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to noon. Above: A painted lady butterfly feeds on orange slices. Below: Monarch butterflies perch on…
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Former mayor endorses Christie for second term
While I may not always agree with him, I can say without reservation that Chris Christie has done an exceptional job as New Jersey’s governor. He is dedicated, committed, hardworking, unafraid to take a stand, creative, energetic, communicative and highly skilled. He has demonstrated what sorely lacks in many other executive positions in government today:…
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Obama, Christie herald summer of recovery
BY KEITH HEUMILLER & NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writers Members of the audience cheer and call out in response to the president’s remarks that the Shore is “stronger than the storm.” PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR The buzzword was “recovery.” As President Barack Obama and Gov. Chris Christie reunited to tour the Shore last week,…
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