• FIELDSBORO: Woman injured in house fire

    By Vanessa Holt, Managing Editor     FIELDSBORO — A woman was injured, and her two children were unharmed escaping a fire in their Fourth Street house Dec. 15, state police said.     State police said Rashmikab Jackson, 31, was transported by helicopter to Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia after escaping the blaze.     According to…

  • Hometown Princeton names video contest winners

    Nick Hilton of Hometown Princeton     On behalf of all of the 49 member companies of Hometown Princeton, I would like to congratulate Joia Speciale, whose wonderful video, “Can’t Get That At The Mall,” won the “Why I Shop Local” video contest recently sponsored by our organization.    Votes from online viewers as well as our…

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  • ‘Avatar’

    The planet of Pandora is enthralling, but James Cameron’s archetypes feel tiresome Elise Nakhnikian “THE legendary floating mountains of Pandora — heard of them?” a jealous colleague needles Jake (Sam Worthington) in Avatar. Matter of fact, I have, and if you’re at all interested in movies, I’m sure you have too. Thanks to Avatar’s $150…

  • Somerset County Red Cross to Offer Babysitter’s Training Course

    Somerset County Red Cross SOMERVILLE, N.J., December 7,  2009 – To help keep children of all ages safe, the Greater Somerset County Chapter of the American Red Cross is proud to offer the new Babysitter’s Training course. The classes, scheduled for December 29 and 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the Somerset County…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Kindergarten kids pop corn for charity

    By John SaccentiStaff Writer    A long hallway inside the Dutch Neck School was lined with signs advertising what most people could already smell, that there was popcorn, and it was for sale.    Sure enough, outside the kindergarten rooms belonging to Linda Masure and Wanda McGuinness was a little wooden stand being manned by three students,…

  • Supporters thanked for PHS garden project

    Matt Wilkinson of Princeton High School faculty   On a bright crisp Sunday morning in November, more than 70 Princeton community members descended upon Princeton High School for a garden raising.    During a four-hour period, 16 raised wooden beds were built and filled with a mix of topsoil and compost. The beds will supply the school’s…

  • Great Value

    Great Value

    Gifts for $10 or less to fill the stocking and more Ruth B. Roufberg    FOR many years it has been an enjoyable challenge for me to scout the local shops in search of great gifts at small prices for Packet Magazine readers. And it is always a joy to present to you a collection of…

  • Volunteers thanked for holiday party

    Susan W. Hoskins of Princeton Senior Resource Center     On behalf of the Princeton Senior Resource Center participants, staff and board, I would like to thank all the volunteers and organizations that made our holiday party possible — 150 people enjoyed a full holiday meal prepared by Acorn Glen with appetizers from McCaffrey’s.    Transportation from…

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