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U.S. students visit Cuba as nations begin thaw
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer A group of students from the University of Rhode Island had the opportunity to travel to Cuba from Jan. 7-16 shortly after President Barack Obama announced that U.S. relations with the island nation would be normalized. PHOTOS BY JASON ROSENBLUM Going to college is all about getting out into…
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Will New Jersey remain the Garden State or be a pipeline state?
YOUR TURN MICHELE S. BYERS GUEST COLUMN New Jersey is currently awash in proposals for the construction of new pipelines. They will transport gas and oil from supply sources, crossing this state we’re in to deliver fuel to distribution and export points. These plans are not good news for preserved open space and farmland. There…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR One of the many colorful orchids that were on display at the 18th annual Deep Cut Orchid Society show at Dearborn Market, Holmdel. The show ran Feb. 5-8.
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It is time for a decision on JCP&L rate case
It has been more than three years since the JCP&L rate case began, and recently a New Jersey administrative law judge made a long-awaited recommendation, one which aligns with what we have been saying all along — that New Jersey’s JCP&L customers have long been overcharged and deserve a rate cut. Now, the only thing…
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Sweet sculpting
MATT DENTON Denise Bioland, left, and Paula Benanti admire Erin Williscroft’s work at the Feb. 7 Chocolate and Wine Festival held at Branches, Long Branch, sponsored by Greater Media Newspapers.
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Upper Freehold considers roadwork ordinance
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The Township Committee has introduced an ordinance that would amend the existing law regarding the excavation of streets. The proposed changes could have an impact on a plan under consideration by New Jersey Natural Gas executives to construct a high-pressure gas pipeline through a portion of…
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Foundation hosts Casino Night
MILLSTONE — The Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence will host its third annual Casino Night fundraiser at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Township. The cost of the event is $75 per person and includes some “fun money” for gambling entertainment, as well as a buffet dinner, dessert and cash bar,…
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Key issues identified in Allentown
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Several issues Allentown will face in the near future have been described as the potential foundation of a new fiveyear plan for the municipality by Borough Council President Wil Borkowski. The plan, which was discussed during the Feb. 3 council meeting, was described by Borkowski as a way to address…
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How does your garden grow?
Director Bruce Crawford and the staff of Rutgers Gardens, New Brunswick, have compiled a list of gardening tips for the early spring: Reread your journal from the past year, and note some of the major problems that can be resolved this year. Take stock of your tools. Sharpen, clean, oil, and repair saws…
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