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Brookdale women seek third straight soccer championship
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer One thing that Brookdale Community College women’s soccer head coach Katie Miller has learned about her team this fall, it’s that the players have each others’ backs. The Jersey Blues have had a target on their backs since the start of the season, as the two-time defending National Junior College…
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Area teams get ready for state football playoffs
By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Chad Freshnock is back on the field, brightening the outlook for the Middletown High School North football team as area squads qualified for this weekend’s NJSIAA playoffs. Freshnock rushed for 96 yards and two touchdowns as the Lions beat Freehold Township High School, 27-14, in Middletown Nov. 6. Connor Welsh, who…
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Politz, Caseys add more titles at sectional championships
By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent In addition to winning the all-around crown at the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Section I Championships Nov. 7 at Manalapan High School, St. John Vianney High School’s Kristen Politz won the floor exercise. DORINE SHAPIRO Defending NJSIAA champion Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School and four of its Shore Conference rivals surged…
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Affordable Fine Crafts Fair set for Nov. 14-15
The Atlantic Highlands Arts Council is presenting an Affordable Fine Crafts Fair Nov. 14-15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arts Corner, 135 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands. Just in time for holiday shopping, fine craftspeople will show and sell a variety of hand-crafted items in a warm, friendly and artistic atmosphere. Admission is…
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Peter Pan
TOP PICK Jack Sweeney (l-r), Michael Friedman, Jennifer Townsend and Jordan Gilbert in Peter Pan. Phoenix Productions will present its revival of the immortal Broadway musical, “Peter Pan,” beginning Nov. 13 at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank. This musical depicts the adventures of Peter, a mischievous young boy afraid of growing up, as…
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‘Spectre’ doesn’t shake or stir Bond tropes
In theaters now By Jeff Pfeiffer, www.channelguidemag.com Spectre, the 24th entry in the official James Bond feature film franchise that has spanned over 50 years and counting, closes its end credits with the line familiar to fans over many years: “James Bond Will Return.” Normally, this would leave us with a sense of excitement and…
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‘Pete the Cat’ storytime set for Nov. 19
The Middletown Public Library will hold a storytime featuring “Pete the Cat — The First Thanksgiving,” for all ages, Nov. 19 at 4 p.m. The library is located at 55 New Monmouth Road, Middletown. For more information, call 732-671-3700, ext. 340.
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‘Wings of Life’ to be shown Nov. 15
“Wings of Life” will be shown on Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. at Unitarian Meetinghouse, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft section of Middletown. “Wings of Life” is a stunning adventure film full of intrigue, drama and mesmerizing beauty. Narrated by Meryl Streep, this intimate and unprecedented look at butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, bats and flowers is…
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Growing Tree holding food and toy drives
It’s the season to be giving and the kids at The Growing Tree Children’s Academy just cannot wait to spread the love. They are collecting new toys to be donated to the Toys For Tots Foundation as well as running a food drive for the Food Bank of Monmouth County. The children at The Growing…
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