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Arts & Entertainment••May 8, 2024
LBT10 Seeks Volunteers for Beach Beautification May 11
Join the LBT10 Taxpayers Association this Saturday, May 11, as the group gathers for a beach beautification. Volunteers should head to the Acme Market parking lot, at 9600 Long Beach Blvd. in Beach…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 8, 2024
‘Elvis’ in Lecture and Song at Lacey Library
Few entertainers can rival Elvis Presley’s meteoric three-year rise from a raw, rowdy rocker to a global superstar. Watch as Elvis tribute performer Ruben Castillo brings this remarkable era to life…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 8, 2024
Flower Arrangements, Show at Beach Haven Library
The Beach Haven Public Library will be “flowering” with special activities this month.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 8, 2024
Meet Your First Responders at Stafford Library
The Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library will hold a first responders day on Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. The event is weather permitting; there is no rain date…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 8, 2024
It’s About ‘Thyme’ at Stafford Library
What better way to add zest to meals than with herbs you grow right at home? Learn how to raise, harvest and store them when Ocean County Master Gardener Cheryl Clearo presents “Thyme to Learn about…
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News••May 8, 2024
Barnegat Elementary PTA in Prestigious Company
The Barnegat Elementary Parent Teacher Association has been awarded the New Jersey Parent Teacher Association 2024 award for diversity, inclusion and equity, a local success award given annually to…
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Opinion••May 8, 2024
Awards I Have Won – But There’s Always a Catch
I opened my mail recently and found I was selected to be the 2024 “Customer of the Year” for the Blair Woman’s Catalog. It is an official award proclamation and really quite impressive. My name and…
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Sports••May 8, 2024
Theuret, Falduto Help Pinelands Regional Avenge Previous Loss to Rival Barnegat
When Shore Conference Class B South division rivals Barnegat and Pinelands Regional met on the softball diamond for their second game of the season May 6, really the only thing at stake was pride.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 6, 2024
Plant Sale Proceeds Benefit Surf City Fire Co., EMS
There are several differing views on when the tradition of gifting flowers on Mother’s Day began with some saying it dates back to the ancient Greeks and others saying it began centuries ago in the…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 3, 2024
Tuckerton Historical Society Flea Market Will Fund Little Borough Hall Updates
On June 8, the Tuckerton Historical Society will partner with the Tuckerton Historic Preservation Commission to raise the funds needed for the restoration of the windows and exterior of Little…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 3, 2024
Farmers Market, Bingo and Community Dinner at Holy Spirit Church
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, located at 220 East Main St. (Route 9) in Tuckerton, will be a busy place this month.
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News••May 3, 2024
Tuckerton School District Raising Taxes by Double Digit Amount
There’s no gentle way to say it: Tuckerton homeowners will have a huge tax increase supporting their elementary school in the 2024-25 school year.
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Sports••May 2, 2024
Pinelands Extends Winning Streak to 11 Matches With Four More Victories
Since its only loss of the season, the Pinelands Regional boys volleyball team has been on a tear. The Wildcats not only haven’t lost since April 9, but they haven’t given up a game during their past…
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Opinion•May 2, 2024
Conscience of Country
What comes around goes around. Fifty years ago adults were shocked and appalled when young fanatic college students protested against a war in Vietnam. Eventually their cause was embraced by the…
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Opinion•May 2, 2024
No Pawns Here
No, Pete (“Industry Pawns?,” 4/24). It’s the proponents of the wind turbines that are pawns of the stupid industry.
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News••May 2, 2024
Successful Earth Day Cleanup, Green Fair in Books
Earth Day marked yet another noteworthy cleanup for Little Egg Harbor Township, which also held its very first Green Fair simultaneously.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 1, 2024
A Silver Lining for True Tortured Poets: Full Albums, Vinyl Making ’Swift’ Comeback
A massive double album dropped earlier this month, which needs not be named, selling 1.4 million copies in its first day and breaking countless records, some of them even prior to release. The…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 1, 2024
Art Notes, May 1
Ode Trip: All are invited to view the photography by Charles Gravener of Manahawkin, on exhibit through May at the Long Beach Island branch of Ocean County Library in Surf City. Meet the artist at a…
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News••May 1, 2024
A Stroke of Creativity
FEELING SKETCHY: A recent Ship Bottom Taxpayers Association exhibition, in conjunction with The Haymarket Hobbies and Toys, drew eyes to the parking lot. Giving new meaning to art walk, the event…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 1, 2024
Little Egg Harbor Hosts First Free Comic Book Day
Calling all local geeks, nerds, comic book fans and cosplayers! A free comic book day will be held at the Little Egg Harbor Senior Center, at 641 Radio Rd. in Little Egg Harbor, from noon to 4 p.m.…
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Opinion••May 1, 2024
Disappearing Act: Who Took My Once-Lovely Eyebrows?
I’m one of those people who showers in the dark – not pitch black, mind you, just off-site light filtering in from the hallway. Somehow, this tepid glow is enough to keep most of me in shadow so that…
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News••May 1, 2024
The SandPaper Wins ‘General Excellence’ in NJPA 2023 Weekly Contest
The SandPaper won the prestigious General Excellence Award for the third consecutive year for both editorial and advertising content in the weekly division of the 2023 New Jersey Press Association…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 1, 2024
Indoor, Outdoor Learning Opportunities at Tuckerton Seaport
As spring warms up, there are plenty of ways for the whole family to both learn something new and get some fresh air at the Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum in Tuckerton.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 1, 2024
Enjoy Board Games Every First Friday at Lady Magpie’s
Life is not all fun and games, but it can be the first Friday night of every month at Lady Magpie’s Tea & Curiosities, located on Tuckerton Seaport grounds, at 120 West Main St. in Tuckerton.
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News••May 1, 2024
Teen Night May Become Extinct in Beach Haven
Teen night in Beach Haven could be a thing of the past according to a proposed ordinance being drawn up and possibly introduced at the May 13 borough council meeting.
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News••May 1, 2024
Pinelands Regional Carefully Crafts a Budget Responding to State Aid Cuts
The Pinelands Regional Board of Education approved its 2024-25 budget on Monday night, April 29.
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Columns••May 1, 2024
Looking to Bag One of Them-There Soy Turkeys; Atlantic Shores North Takes a Lighthouse View
CHURCHLY GOOFING: I ran into the wife of arguably the most dedicated hunter I have ever known. We’ll call her Anna and him Allen, mainly to cover the identity of this wonderful lady, who I was about…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 1, 2024
Pinelands Graduate Running for Miss New Jersey USA
Representing her hometown of Tuckerton in the 2024 Miss New Jersey USA pageant this June will be Pinelands Regional High School graduate (Class of ’23) Cailin Callaghan, 19. The event will be held…
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News••May 1, 2024
Ship Bottom to Restrict Commercial Parking on Boulevard
Ahead of the upcoming summer season, Ship Bottom officials are taking steps to protect local roadways. That includes introducing a measure that, if approved, would prohibit commercial vehicles from…
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Sports••May 1, 2024
Sojak Powers Barnegat Past Red Bank Catholic as Bengals Improve to 10-0
Finally, after beating teams by six or more goals through the first seven games of the season, the Barnegat girls lacrosse team endured some tests last week.
