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Non-partisan politics would be refreshing
Herbert W. Hobler, Skillman To the editor: I am a moderate Republican who has frequently crossed party lines locally(and sometimes at the state or federal level) in order to support those who seem most qualified and open-minded. During my 65 years of Princeton residency, I longed for the day that Princeton, like scores of cities…
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Christie a traitor on Adoptees’ Birthright Bill
Peter W. Franklin, AdopteesWithOutLiberty.com To the editor: The adoption community was sure it would celebrate Independence Day this year with added zest, as we expected Governor Christie to be our hero and liberate us from the archaic system of secret adoption. We thought he would certainly recognize the human right to be free to associate…
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PRICENTON: Area activities honor our independence
By Stephanie Vaccaro, Staff Writer Many people braved the heat and humidity to participate in area celebrations of the nation’s 235th birthday. The Spirit of Princeton fireworks display dazzled onlookers who watched from the sports fields next to Princeton Stadium on Friday. On Monday, hundreds turned out at the Princeton Battlefield and were welcomed to…
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MONTGOMERY: Skillman girl, 14, collects laptops for Peruvian girls
By Stephanie Vaccaro, Staff Writer Stuart Country Day School student Alessandra Roche, 14, is grateful for her education and wants to help others along their own paths. After speaking with family friend Megan Hayden, 25, who works as the program director for Creating Ties, an organization that provides learning opportunities for students in Peru, Alessandra…
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EDITORIAL: Thanks for the fireworks
THUMBS UP to the people and businesses who brought us the spectacular fireworks and community events that celebrated the Fourth of July. For the local fireworks aficionados out there, one could have seen displays on three consecutive nights over the weekend, starting on Thursday in Montgomery, Friday in Princeton and Saturday in Lawrence. In Montgomery,…
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PRINCETON: Panel picks new pool bid
By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer If the recommendation from the Joint Recreation Board stands, the Community Park Pool will be replaced with a new concrete pool with a cost of about $5.8 million. Of eight bids submitted of various construction types, the board recommended the least expensive of the concrete pool bids. It did so…
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EAST WINDSOR: Community celebrates Independence Day
Thousands witness spectacular fireworks display Etra Lake Park By Doug Carman, Special Writer EAST WINDSOR – The spirit of the red, white and blue covered the green field of Etra Lake Park Saturday evening as several thousand spectators filled the park. People from East Windsor, Hightstown and neighboring communities came with picnic blankets,…
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Press Release: Derrick N. Ashong & Soulfège Live at the Vuvuzuela Music Festival
By Stephen McConnaughey FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DERRICK N. ASHONG & SOULFèGE LIVE at the VIVA LA VUVUZUELA MUSIC FEST New York, NY, July 2, 2011Derrick N. Ashong & Soulfège will be performing live at Babycastles in Williamsburg, Brooklyn for the Viva La Vuvuzuela Music Festival on Saturday, July 9, 2011 from 9:45 to 10:35 PM.…
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EAST WINDSOR: Community celebrates Independence Day
East Windsor resident Otilio Felipe watches her daughter Yadira, 6, and her 18-month-old son Isaias as they camped out in front of the Conair office on Milford Road, waiting for the fireworks show Saturday evening. (Photo by Doug Carman)
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