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Pink Ribbon Bagels at Panera in October
Panera Bread bakery-cafe once again will offer its Pink Ribbon Bagel to mark National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Proceeds from the local sale of this treat will benefit the Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) Foundation for the fifth year in a row. The Pink Ribbon Bagel features cherry chips and real bits of bing…
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Thompson Park Day celebration is Oct. 16
MIDDLETOWN — The Monmouth County Park System will host its annual Thompson Park Day celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 16, at Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Free activities include entertainment, a corn maze, archery, canoeing (noon to 4 p.m., weather permitting), worm races, pottery demonstrations, golf evaluations and kids’ races. Activities…
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Pallone, members of public sound off against fee hikes at Hook
BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent MIDDLETOWN — At a meeting held at his behest, Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6th District) told the National Park Service that a proposal to raise beach fees at Sandy Hook would deprive many people of access to beaches and national parks. “I’m totally opposed to it,” Pallone said, referring to the park…
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Mid’twn police make 2nd arrest in auto theft
BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Police believe an auto theft in Belford last week may be related to a stolen-car ring currently under investigation. According to a press release from the Middletown Township Police Department, Middletown detectives arrested 34-year-old Jaime Fontanez at his home in Elizabeth on Sept. 29, a week after he allegedly…
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Temple Shalom marks World Food Day
ABERDEEN — Celebrate World Food Day on Oct. 16 at Temple Shalom of Aberdeen at a potluck lunch. Bring a covered dish to share — vegetarian, dairy or salad. Wine and cheese will be provided. The event is free, but donations for Oxfam or donations of food items for local food pantries are appreciated. Recipes…
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Residents urged to buy local when filling prescriptions
The recent closing of the Borders bookstore has me wondering what the citizens of Monmouth County would think if they lost the services of their local pharmacists. The possibility is real. The similarities to what shut down Borders, and the economic pressures facing retail pharmacy, are quite striking, except for one thing: Books are a…
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Hold JCP&L accountable for storm response
While five weeks have passed since Hurricane Irene struck New Jersey, I know the residents of Holmdel have not forgotten the five days we spent without power after the storm. I believe it is important to make sure that our state leaders do not forget this reality either. To this end, I recently spoke at…
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Team effort helped animals displaced by Irene
As the East Coast prepared for the arrival of Hurricane Irene, the MCSPCA was working to ensure the safety of the 300+ animals in our building and preparing for the countless homeless animals we expected would be left wandering the streets after the storm had passed. Then we began receiving hundreds of phone calls from…
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