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Application withdrawn, new plans in works for LNG port
Liberty Natural Gas tells MARAD additional studies needed; will resubmit proposal BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Liberty Natural Gas (LNG) has withdrawn an application for a license to construct and operate a deepwater port 30 miles off the coast of Monmouth Beach. In an April 10 letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration…
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‘Big’ and ‘little’ share decade with lasting impact
Big Brothers Big Sisters: Mentors help youths avoid risky behavior, be successful BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Mike Grady (r) and Santino have shared good times and some challenges during the 10 years they’ve been a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth and Middlesex Counties. ERIC SUCAR staff When Mike Grady decided to…
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‘Stop the silence … stop the violence’
Community leaders call for change at Trayvon Martin rally BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Local educator Donald Covin speaks at a rally held at the Second Baptist Church in Long Branch on April 17 to address impacts on the local community of the slaying of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY Leaders of the…
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Rich Lindner, Monmouth Beach, carries debris collected along the beachfront to the Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion while volunteering during Clean Ocean Action’s 27th annual Spring Beach Sweeps on April 21. CHRIS KELLY
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Stone Bridge teams are generating excitement
Baseball, softball teams showing promise BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent There’s plenty of excitement surrounding Stone Bridge Middle School’s girls softball and boys baseball teams in the young season. The softball team has won two of its first three league games, including an 11-4 victory over Millstone last week. Coach Chris Scaturo welcomes back 10 players…
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Allentown High School’s Marc Kwietniak (middle) tries to elude a slew of Robbinsville defenders during the first half of their April 17 game in Allentown. The Redbirds were doubled up by visiting Robbinsville, 6-3. More photos at gmnews.com. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Above: Allentown High School’s Kevin Singler passes the ball to a teammate…
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Entries sought for senior art show
FREEHOLD — Monmouth County residents age 60 and over are invited to submit one piece of original, visual art in Monmouth County’s annual 2012 Senior Citizen Art Contest and Exhibition. County residents may download the complete application packet from the county website at www.visitmonmouth.com, pick up an application at the county’s Division on Aging, Disabilities…
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Annual New Egypt Day slated for May 12
New Egypt Day will be held May 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in historic downtown New Egypt at Oakford Lake and across the pedestrian bridge on the Presbyterian Church grounds. This year’s festivities will include face painting, pony rides, inflatable rides, a trackless train, paddleboat rides, food, music and vendors. Main Street New…
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Jersey Shore Wine Festival will return
The Lakewood BlueClaws will host the second Jersey Shore Wine Festival on June 2-3 at FirstEnergy Park, New Hampshire and Cedar Bridge avenues, Lakewood. The festival will help promote New Jersey wines and the many varietals produced in the area. The event’s hours are noon to 5 p.m. daily, and admission is $15 in advance…
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