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Arts & Entertainment••July 3, 2025
Crab Derby to Aid Eagleswood Fire Co.
The Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Co. presents its first-ever crab derby July 11 and 12.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 3, 2025
In Shadow of Substance Use, Sea Change Can Help
Sea Change Recovery Community Organization, with offices in West Creek and Barnegat as well as mobile outreach services, provides free support to anyone struggling with or adjacent to substance use…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 3, 2025
Celebrate Cecily, Putt to Beat Biggy at Annual Charity Tournament
It’s going to be hot, and a lot of people are going to be sweaty, but it’s all going to be worth it. After all, this annual mini golf event honors Cecily Lovas while raising money for David’s Dream…
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News••July 3, 2025
After Nearly 33 Years, McBrien Says Goodbye to Stafford Recreation Department
Jennifer McBrien and Chris Fritz have known each other for most of their lives. So, of course he showed for her “big” bash at the Bay Avenue Community Center last week.
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Sports••July 3, 2025
Time to Register for Annual Dog Day Race, But Plan for Earlier Start Time
Many individuals and families have been participating in the annual Dog Day Race in Harvey Cedars for decades. And in many ways, they’ve become creatures of habit.
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Opinion••July 3, 2025
One Fan of Compassion Cafe Joins the Mission, Merriment
I’ve been a dedicated reader of The SandPaper since its inception in 1976. During my childhood visits to LBI with my parents, the paper was a must-read. As an adult, I continued the tradition…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 3, 2025
Snag Tickets Now for Manahawkin Elks’ Annual Clam Bake
With as much food as the Manahawkin Elks Lodge 2340 will have available for its annual clam bake, there’s really no reason to miss out.
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Sports••July 3, 2025
Don’t Wait to Grab a Spot in This Year’s Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim
It’s time to get fired up for the best local ocean swim event of the year.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 2, 2025
Ocean County College Repertory Theatre Will Explore the Sounds of Broadway
The Ocean County College Repertory Theatre Company will perform “A Broadway Tour of America” from July 10 through July 20 in the college’s black box theater.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 2, 2025
Driftwood SeaScapes Are Scenes Made From Nature, Rebuilt By Man
Born with a mind equal parts analytical and creative, Joe Martucci of Barnegat double-majored in pre-law and visual arts in college.
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News••July 2, 2025
Ship Bottom Lauded for Beautification Project
One by one, Ship Bottom residents stepped up to the microphone at the June 24 borough council meeting, each commenting on the recent changes to the town’s business district.
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Business••July 2, 2025
The SeaMoon: Glowing on LBI for 50 Summers
What started with a simple idea has bloomed, in 50 years of whimsical creations. The Zazzera family opened The SeaMoon Handcrafted Gifts and Jewelry in Beach Haven in 1976. Now located in the heart…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 2, 2025
The Nerds
STYLE: Classic rock, pop, funk, unexpected mashups and everything in between.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 2, 2025
Green Knuckle Material
LINEUP: Dan Kee, guitar and vocals; Daniel “D-String” Ravenda, bass; Brandon Alvaro, guitar.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 2, 2025
Surflight’s ‘42nd Street’ Sure to Be a Tap Dance Spectacular
Surflight Theatre’s third musical of its 2025 season will be “42nd Street,” opening on July 8. “Come along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway!” says Surflight about the show.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 2, 2025
Indie Band Winyah Will Soundtrack Your Summer
Hailing from a small beach town down the coast in South Carolina not too different from our own, rising indie rock band Winyah will take the Bird & Betty’s stage July 9 with the goal of becoming “the…
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Columns••July 2, 2025
A Strange Fourth of July for America; Summer Surf Keeps Us Going
There is a scene early on in the movie “Forrest Gump” where a gang of meatheads in a truck with a Confederate flag license plate chases down a kid with a learning disability. That movie came out in…
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News••July 2, 2025
Ship Bottom Police Celebrate Centennial Handling Familiar Cases
A century ago, Ship Bottom police handled complaints related to traffic, parking, noise and beach attire.
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News••July 2, 2025
Causeway Contractor Crews Clear Out, Still Work to Be Done
Equipment and pumps on Eighth and Ninth streets in Ship Bottom are the only sign of the $45 million final phase of the Causeway project visible for the summer as the N.J. Department of Transportation…
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Sports••July 2, 2025
First Ever Queen City Classic Paddle/Row Race Winners
Surf Ski: Sean Lukasiewicz, former member Beach Haven Beach Patrol Surfboat Doubles Opened Row: Mark Dileo and Zachary Kandel, Surf City Beach Patrol Surfboat Doubles Women’s Row: Pepper Kolman and…
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News••July 2, 2025
Transportation a Big Issue at Little Egg Harbor School District
Little Egg Harbor School District Transportation Supervisor Michael Cofer presented a transportation update to the board of education at its June meeting. He said the update would be about some…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 2, 2025
’Little Bear’ Causes Brush With the Dark Side But Composure Maintained
When you play as much miniature golf as I do, it’s important to not get too frustrated when the ball isn’t dropping in the hole as you believe it’s supposed to, especially on a course that’s as…
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Columns••July 2, 2025
Evolution of the Music Industry in America
Independence Day always creeps up on us with the stirring reminder that summer days are ebbing away, and will crawl back with the tide just as surely as they rolled in. The reminder is to wake up to…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 2, 2025
Samantha Dress
STYLE: Acoustic pop, rock, folk, country covers. She doesn’t shy away from requests, so pitch your favorite song!
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Arts & Entertainment••July 2, 2025
Pickles Add Flavor to Summer’s First CAP Concert
Sweet, sour, stacker, spear? Every taste is sure to be satisfied at a Pickles concert.
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News••July 2, 2025
Scammers Are Getting More and More Creative
If something new comes along, scammers are sure to quickly follow.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 2, 2025
Supper Club Offers Fresh Take on Dining Out
A new, exclusive club has emerged on LBI, and you’re going to want in.
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News••July 2, 2025
Reynolds Family Foundation Event Raises Over $50,000
On a hot summer night, surrounded by the picturesque landscape of the Farm on Main, the Reynolds Family Foundation hosted a fundraiser with hundreds of friends, community members and business owners…
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News••July 2, 2025
Recent Southern Grad Propels Into Future After FCCLA Changes His Trajectory
Lucais Romo isn’t shy about saying it: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America changed his life.
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News••July 2, 2025
Pinelands Graduation a Bittersweet Occasion for Some
The commencement of the Pinelands Regional High School Class of 2025 managed to be held outside on Wednesday, June 18 despite National Weather Service predictions of powerful thunderstorms. Nobody…
