• PRINCETON: 2009 GIRLS SWIMMING PREVIEWS

    Montgomery      Head Coach: Claire Scarpa, 10th year     Last year: 10-2, Skyland Conference champions    Key returning players: Marisa Mikrut (Sr.), Merry Xiao (Sr.), Lucy Chen (Jr.), Michaela Kornberg (Jr.), Emily Koyen (Jr.), Clare Larson (Jr.), Elise Reed (Jr.), Akila Sarathy (Jr.), Divya Dang (So.), Allison DeLillo (So.), Margaret Finnegan (So.), Caroline Hartnack (So.), Megan Lydzinski…

  • HEALTH MATTERS: Teens and self-injury: how to respond

    By Iris Perlstein, L.P.C., Princeton HealthCare System    Searching for ways to deal with strong emotions that often accompany adolescence, a growing number of young people are turning to a dangerous behavior that may leave them scarred for life.    Parents, take note: Self-injury has become an increasingly popular method for teenagers to release feelings of anger,…

  • BETWEEN THE LINES: From the Dec. 3 edition

       The Burlington County Library Bordentown Branch Youth Services Department offers a variety of programs. Registration is necessary for all programs. A Burlington County library card is required. For children’s programs, registration begins two weeks in advance at the library or by calling 298-0622. For children    Chess Club — Wednesdays, Dec. 2 and 16, at 4:30…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Open house aims to attract new ‘Friends’

    By Davy James, Staff Writer    With an eye toward attracting new members to the Friends of the Library, the South Brunswick Public Library will host an open house Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to highlight its numerous programs.    The event will feature live music from some of South Brunswick High School’s music ensembles,…

  • LAWRENCE: Holiday shoppers migrated to Black Friday deals

    LAWRENCE: Holiday shoppers migrated to Black Friday deals

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer     For Laura Sondej and Mary Beth Kolpack, shopping on Black Friday — the day after Thanksgiving — has been a tradition, and that’s why they were among the thousands of shoppers who visited the Quaker Bridge Mall.     “We get together once a year without the children and husbands…

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Park improvements slated at Northern Community

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — The Township Committee has awarded a contract of nearly $70,000 for the first phase of improvements to Northern Community Park.    The committee voted 4-0 at its Nov. 23 meeting to award the $69,950 contract, which will be paid out of the township’s Open Space Fund, to Southampton-based…

  • FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS: From the Dec. 3 edition

    Peg Dotson Tel: 499-3807     Fax: 499-3807     E-mail: [email protected]    The Ladies Auxiliary to Opre-Larsons VFW Post 8838, Roebling, wishes to thank everyone who attended our Toy Drive/Italian Night on Nov. 14. Two large cartons of toys and a monetary donation were made to the Office of Sailors & Soldiers Family Support at the Dix/McGuire/Lakehurst…

  • CONCERTS: From the Dec. 3 edition

       Upcoming shows at The Record Collector, 358 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown City, are listed below. Prices are listed in order of advance tickets/night of show.    Friday, Dec. 4. Kate Taylor/Tommy Ramone and Uncle Monk/ Mitch & Amy (from The Rip Chords). $25/28.    Saturday, Dec. 5. David Sancious. $15/20.    Friday, Dec. 11. Chris Smither. $20/25.    Friday, Dec.…

  • COLUMBUS NEWS: From the Dec. 3 edition

    Peg Traino  Tel: 298-7476     [email protected]     The next Mansfield Township Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Mansfield Township Municipal building located on East Main Street. For more information please call 609-298-0542.  * * *    The Mansfield Township 12th annual tree lighting ceremony…

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