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Opinion•August 13, 2026
Golden Age Conundrum
At kitchen tables across America, middle-class families are cutting grocery lists, delaying medical care and repairs, and struggling with insurance, gas, rent, childcare and prescriptions. Yet the…
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News••August 12, 2026
State Stalls on Traffic Safety as Ship Bottom Drives Solutions
Nearly a year after Central Avenue resident Ralph Viola first raised traffic safety concerns tied to the final phase of the state’s Causeway project in the borough, officials have taken steps to…
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Columns••August 12, 2026
A Phenomenally Fun Run of Summer Surf, the GOAT Is Back and Hot August Events
There isn’t global surfing news very often that is relevant enough to be included in Liquid Lines, but this just might be. This week, one Kelly Robert Slater was awarded a wildcard spot to the World…
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News••August 12, 2026
Five Seek Three Seats on Barnegat School Board
Three incumbents, a former member and a newcomer have filed for three three-year terms on the Barnegat Township Board of Education. The election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 12, 2026
Consider Surflight’s ‘1776’ to Be a Very Fun History Lesson
Surflight Theatre’s fifth main stage musical of the summer will be “1776,” an obvious choice considering the U.S. is celebrating its 250th birthday.
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Opinion•August 12, 2026
Let’s Compromise
I’m usually cautious about wading into other towns’ considerations but couldn’t help myself after reading last week’s letters about the Beach Haven pavilion proposed for Veterans Park. I think a…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 12, 2026
Valerie Vaughn to Lead Songwriting Workshop at Cedar Bridge Tavern
Tuckerton-based songwriter and music educator Valerie Vaughn presents a special program about music and the art of creating songs on Sunday, Aug. 23 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the historic Cedar Bridge…
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News••August 12, 2026
Little Egg Harbor at Last Day to Find New Board Member
The Little Egg Harbor Board of Education will be selecting a new board member in the coming weeks.
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News••August 12, 2026
Amato Bill to Ensure Modern Real Estate Education Signed Into Law
Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Carmen Amato Jr. (R-Ocean) and Sen. Joseph Lagana (D-Bergen) to strengthen education requirements for New Jersey real estate professionals has been signed…
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Sports••August 12, 2026
Eastern Regional Road Ends in Semifinals for Stafford Softball Squad
The road in the Eastern Regional Invitational tournament ended for the Stafford Township 9-11 all-star softball team on Aug. 4, but the memories will last a lifetime.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 12, 2026
Free ‘Coast to Classroom’ Educator Workshop at LBT Field Station Aug. 24
Teachers are invited to attend a free educator workshop hosted by the Long Beach Township Field Station for Marine Education and Research, in Holgate, on Monday, Aug. 24. The event – called “Coast…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 12, 2026
Longest Lasting Eagles Tribute Band Performing at STAC
The Stafford Township Arts Center will host a tribute show called Hotel California at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20.
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Opinion•August 12, 2026
Sincere Thanks
I want to send a special thank-you to the Beach Haven water and police departments. Two Saturday evenings ago we noticed water bubbling from underground on our street. Since the water department is…
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News••August 12, 2026
Stafford Police Find Drugs, Weapons After Stopping Florida Man
A Florida man received multiple charges after a traffic stop in Stafford Township led to the recovery of drugs and weapons on Aug. 7.
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News••August 12, 2026
Long Beach Township Police Conduct ‘Cops in the Crosswalk’ Detail
On Tuesday, Aug. 4, members of the Long Beach Township Police Department Traffic Safety Unit conducted a specialized traffic detail, dubbed “Cops in the Crosswalk,” to help increase pedestrian…
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News••August 12, 2026
Long Beach Township Swears in New Full-Time Police Officer
Long Beach Township Mayor Joseph Mancini swore in Patrolman Sayer Zimmerman as a full-time officer with the municipality’s police department at the township board of commissioners meeting in Brant…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 12, 2026
Gypsy Moon
STYLE: Classic rock, modern country, pop, oldies and more, all “acousta-sized” by the duo.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 12, 2026
Chris Halliwell
STYLE: Rock influences from the ’70s through the ’90s, old and new country, plus a little bit of reggae.
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News••August 12, 2026
Summer Bat Count a Volunteer-Driven Program
Every summer, volunteers throughout the state spend evening hours watching the skies as bats emerge from their roosts. These observations contribute to the Summer Bat Count, led by Conserve Wildlife…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 12, 2026
Mini Golfers Get to Putt for Toys a Little Earlier This Year
It’s never too early to start thinking about helping families for Christmas and raising funds for the Stafford Township PBA and Stafford Recreation’s annual toy drive. And this year, the “Can You…
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Sports••August 12, 2026
Friendships, Hype, Caring Culture: That’s What Makes Summer Swimming Special
Erin Craig and Beatrix Williams spend a lot of time together during the summer months. They also find ways to spend time with each other throughout the rest of the year, despite the fact Craig lives…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 12, 2026
Back to the ’60s at Albert Hall Pineystock
While concerts at the Albert Music Hall in Waretown traditionally begin with the playing of the National Anthem, a new wrinkle was added to a special event held on Aug. 9.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 12, 2026
AARP Representative to Give Talk on Scams
The Beach Haven Public Library presents “Fraud Watch with the AARP” on Thursday, Aug. 20 beginning at 1 p.m. The speaker will present an overview of fraud trends, along with prevention strategies.
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News••August 12, 2026
Mathistown Commons Approved; Residents Voice Concerns
Development concerns from residents once again fueled the Little Egg Harbor Township Planning Board meeting on Aug. 6, when discussion about the Dream Homes and Redevelopment Corp. project…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 12, 2026
Take the Bait for Second Annual Crab Derby
The Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Co. presents its second annual crab derby the weekeend of Aug. 22 and 23.
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News••August 12, 2026
LBI Garden Club Having a Busy Summer
Who helps protect the turtles and terrapins that depend on this fragile coastline? Who brings children to the water’s edge to learn, laugh, and fish? Who helps baby clams grow strong enough to…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 12, 2026
Art Notes, Aug. 12
Syllabus: Pine Shores Art Association invites artists of all skill levels to explore new creative techniques through ongoing classes and workshops at its Stafford and Tuckerton galleries.
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Columns••August 12, 2026
Getting Things Straight: Our Beloved Lighthouse Might Be Wee Bit Atilt
Is our beloved Barnegat Lighthouse a bit tipped? If not, why does virtually every panoramic photograph ever taken of Barney lean toward his being askew?
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Opinion••August 12, 2026
Socialism or Marxism?
I am responding to Ralph Thayer’s letter (“Talk About Socialism,” 8/5). In the first sentence, Mr. Thayer questions, “What is so alarming about attaching the word Socialist to the end of Democrat…
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News••August 12, 2026
Barnegat One of NJ’s Safest Communities
A security product review platform has rated Barnegat Township the fourth safest community in New Jersey.
