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Community still incensed by ‘inappropriate’ column
Satire columnist wrote about Indian population in his former hometown BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Time magazine humor columnist Joel Stein’s recent column about the Indian American population in his former hometown of Edison caused outrage among members of that segment as well as politicians and others in the community. Though his column was satirical…
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B’nai B’rith couples will meet for brunch
The B’nai B’rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (age 40-plus) will meet for a buffet brunch at 11:30 a.m. July 18 at the ButtonwoodManor, 845 Route 34 south, Matawan. Cost is $19.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Nonmembers are welcome. For more information and to reserve, call Elaine at 908-232-0062 by July 15.
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Whatever you do, don’t call her cranky
ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH Isee me as a calm and rational woman. I’ve endured life’s ups and downs, weathered some stormy situations and have been known to stand my ground. I’ve handled the terrible 2s four times in a row. I survived the whiney 3s and the ever-loving, fun and destructive 6s when…
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History of Clara Barton area to be celebrated at library
EDISON — The history of the township’s Clara Barton section will be celebrated this Saturday at the Clara Barton Branch Library. The program, a collaboration of the Friends of the Edison Public Library, the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society and the Clara Barton Library Supporters group, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the…
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Entries sought for Pet-Photo Contest
Animal Rescue Force (ARF), East Brunswick, will sponsor its annual Pet-Photo Contest in August at the Middlesex County Fair. Interested individuals should send a favorite pet photo (3 by 5 inhes or 4 by 6 inches) and a $5 entry fee for each submission to ARF, P.O. Box 418, East Brunswick NJ 08816. Deadline is…
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State restores some funding for libraries at last minute Youths find creative way to enjoy summer
Library association director credits public for quick response to budget cuts BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer BY ENID WEISS Correspondent Don’t get her wrong: Patricia Tumulty is grateful that some of the massive cuts in state funding to libraries across New Jersey were restored during last-minute adjustments to the state budget. Youngsters prepare some…
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Physical activity program starts July 19
The Edison Branch YMCA in collaboration with the Livestrong Foundation is providing a free 12-week physical activity program for cancer survivors age 18 and over. The new program is called “Energy for Life,” and the next session begins on July 19. Sessions will meet Monday and Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. For more information, call Lexy…
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Residents report thefts via scams
METUCHEN — Police are warning residents about two recent thefts that reportedly resulted from scams. A Durham Avenue resident told police that he was taking groceries out of his car on his driveway between 11:30 and 11:45 a.m. on July 7 when a man drove up the driveway in a light-colored Jeep. The suspect asked…
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New Jersey, a hidden gem for nature lovers?
Author shares his yearlong journey in search of wildlife BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer From the bobcats and black bears that inhabit the northwest of the state to the peregrine falcons that nest atop a Jersey City skyscraper and the harbor seals that pass through the Edison Boat Basin, there is an abundance of wildlife…
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