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      February 16, 2012  RSS feed

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      Liam Biggers-Brookhouse, a fourth-grader at Roosevelt Public School, places the 100th cup atop a pyramid as part of the school’s 100th day of school festivities. More...
      Allentown officials aim to refinance 2005 bond debt
      County process to save borough more than $50,000
      BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

      A llentown officials are seeking to take advantage of a money-saving opportunity that would allow them to refinance municipal bonds for a lower interest rate. “It seems to make perfect sense,” Mayor Stuart Fierstein said. More...

      Students showcase written works at publishing party
      Columbia University Teachers College initiative adopted in Millstone, UFRSD schools
      BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

      The authors traversed the red carpet, books in hand. They were there to share their work with an anxious public — their biggest fans. Cameras flashed throughout the crowd while the writers filed in to a soundtrack of triumphant music. This was indeed the royal treatment; they were even wearing crowns. More...


      Attendees have a howling good time at Super Pet Expo
      Vendors provide products, services, treats for pets of all shapes and sizes
      BY JENNIFER AMATO
      Staff Writer

      There was an orange dog. And a yellow dog. And a Chihuahua walking around with glitter and stickers. No, Lady Gaga did not fancy up any pets and visit Edison last weekend. Instead, Toni Panick and Heather Curtis did. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • MOMS Club offers weekly playgroup
      The MOMS Club of Hamilton holds a weekly playgroup from 10 a.m. to noon every Wednesday. The playgroup is held in a clean and safe environment, courtesy of the township. For more information, email hamiltonmomsclub@homail.com. More...
      • Pop Warner slates yearly A.C. fundraiser
      • Registration for kindergarten to start
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       Letters
      • America the free (I don’t think so)
      Yesterday at a town hall meeting, I asked Gov. Chris Christie why adoptee birth records were sealed in New Jersey. I explained to him that records had been open in England since 1975 with many happy reunions. I shared that adopted people were respectful if their birthmothers did not want contact. More...
      • Holiday opportunity to teach kids about presidents
      • Website provides info on same-day surgery centers
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       Greg Bean's Column
      • article has image New law lets a little more sun shine on government
      CODA
      Over 30 years in the news business, and much of that in New Jersey, I learned firsthand how hard it is to find out how some branches of government are spending your tax dollars. More...
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       Schools
      • UFRSD unveils full-day preschool program
      Stepping Stones looking to fill 12 spots for September launch
      Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — A new full-day preschool program introduced in the Upper Freehold Regional School District (UFRSD) looks to meet the needs of parents who have requested it while readying youngsters for the school system. Dubbed “Stepping Stones,” the program is slated to kick off in September 2012 with one section of 12 students. More...
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       Sports
      • article has image Hawks 2012 recruiting class includes area football players
      One of Monmouth University’s biggest football recruiting classes has a very strong Shore-area flavor. More...
      • Scheuerman motivated by his Rookie success at Lafayette
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