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Learn local history by land and sea
MIDDLETOWN — Three hundred fifty years ago, explorers from Long Island sailed across Raritan Bay, seeking to buy land from the Native Americans. A program examining the historical context of that quest will be held at 9 a.m. Dec. 7 at Old First Church in Middletown. “Searching for Land and Religious Freedom in Monmouth County,…
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Historic voices will be heard at ‘The People Speak, Live!’
RED BANK — Members of the Red Bank community have signed on to be part of an event designed to promote discussion of societal issues, while working for the preservation of the landmark T. Thomas Fortune House in Red Bank. The free event “The People Speak, Live!” will take place at the Red Bank Public…
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Adoption Day brings together adoptive children, parents
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Sharon Zimon of Hazlet holds her son Joshua prior to a ceremony finalizing his adoption on Nov. 22 during the Monmouth Vicinage Adoption Day event. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR I t was Superbowl Sunday 2012 when Sharon and Ben Zimon of Hazlet received a call that all adoptive…
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Navigating health care reform
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer The shaky ground surrounding the enrollment process for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has given birth to an entire industry of professionals whose sole purpose is to guide prospective health care purchasers through the labyrinth of “Obamacare.” Health insurance has become more accessible for many New Jersey residents thanks to…
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A large crowd helps kick off the holiday season in downtown Red Bank at the annual Holiday Express Concert and Town Lighting Nov. 29 on Broad Street. Holiday Express founder Tim McLoone, left, entertains those on hand for the festivities, which included appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus. PHOTOS BY MATT DENTON
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Village post office to open in Sea Bright
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Firefighters inspect the extensive damage to the Sea Bright postal branch on Ocean Avenue a day after the superstorm. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Sea Bright residents could be visiting Bain’s Hardware a little more often in the future if they need to mail a letter or purchase stamps. The U.S.…
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Salvation Army needs Secret Santa’s
RED BANK — The Salvation Army Red Bank Corps is striving to meet the needs of the many families in the community who will not have gifts to open, warm clothes to wear, or food to eat this holiday season. Each year, The Salvation Army distributes gifts, clothing, food and toys to hundreds of families,impacting…
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The RAV is the rave
Toyota’s RAV4 compact crossover remains a popular choice for its stylish profile and excellent road manners By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features The compact Toyota RAV4 crossover SUV received a full redesign last year with fresh styling and myriad mechanical improvements, but perhaps the biggest news in a segment that’s already crammed with worthy models was…
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Q&A
Plug options with Sharon Peters Q: I’ve recently moved to a condominium with internal parking. There are several hybrid cars in the garage. In preparation for the next generation of plug-ins/electric cars, I’ve been trying to compile a list of current and proposed plug-ins to present to the board of directors. The object is to…
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