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Opinion••March 21, 2024
In Remembrance of The Wolf of Long Beach Island
Winter is coming to an end on Long Beach Island. With that comes the promise of serenity in the spring. You can hear it in the whisper of an ageless song on the wind as it gusts off the ocean…
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News••March 21, 2024
Southern Regional Middle School’s ‘Vintage Hut’ to Help Students in Need
Amid a Southern Regional Board of Education meeting filled with standard business for late winter, most of the exciting news occurred during various announcements to the board. However, there was one…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 20, 2024
Catch ‘Old Decoy Show’ Featured Carver Will Hammarstrom
Carvers, collectors and those with an appreciation for local folk arts with centuries-deep roots in the area are encouraged to attend the New Jersey Decoy Collectors Association’s 30th annual Decoy…
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Opinion••March 20, 2024
Marsh Grass and Dune Grass Stand Tall Among Grasses
Although you’ve probably never given it much thought, I think it’s fair to say that grass connotes luxury. Think about it. Don’t you always admire that one house on the block whose lawn is always…
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News••March 20, 2024
State, Feds Work to Protect Areas Near Military Bases in Wildfire-Prone Pinelands
Fighting wildfires has become increasingly challenging due to a warming climate. Here in New Jersey, the state Department of Environmental Protection’s Forest Fire Service has partnered with the U.S.…
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Opinion•March 20, 2024
Expand Drone Use
Re: your article titled “Surf City Utilizes Drone Technology for Beach Safety” (3/13), I have been writing letters to The SandPaper for the past two years, requesting a study on the use of drones for…
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News••March 20, 2024
ALO Accepting Summer Internship Applications
Alliance for a Living Ocean, based on Long Beach Island, is currently accepting applications for two paid internships for this upcoming summer. As the nonprofit notes, “ALO is seeking current college…
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News••March 20, 2024
LBI Region Volunteer Fire Companies, Communities Benefit From State Aid
Eight Southern Ocean County volunteer fire companies are slated to receive tens of thousands of dollars from New Jersey’s second round of grants aimed at providing them with personal protective…
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Opinion•March 20, 2024
Danger on LBI
Recently a writer to opinion page wrote about the dangers of living in California and stated that she would prefer to stay on LBI.
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Opinion•March 20, 2024
Help Restaurants Survive
I am glad I am resident of Harvey Cedars. I am happy that our local government has the wisdom to adopt regulations and promote outdoor dining for the restaurants in our town. To be able to enjoy…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 20, 2024
Learn About Hydrogen Production at March 23 Science Saturday
Where is hydrogen used today? What is a hydrogen hub? How can this energy source be considered renewable? Learn the answers to these questions, and more, at this weekend’s Science Saturday. Speaker…
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••March 20, 2024
Stafford Police: ’Suspicious Male’ Just Exercising Near Park, Church
See something, say something. It’s a mantra that’s been frequently broadcast throughout society during the past two decades. On St. Patrick’s Day, Stafford Township police officers checked into a…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 20, 2024
Surf City Hops Into Easter With Pancake Breakfast
Daylight Saving Time, check. Official start of spring, check. Easter pancake breakfast in Surf City, mark the calendar.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 20, 2024
Stafford Woman’s Club Hosts ‘Trash to Treasure’ Sale
The Stafford Township Woman’s Club will have its monthly general meeting Wednesday, March 27, and all women are invited to attend.
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News••March 20, 2024
Congressman Wants to Hear About Your Atlantic City Electric Bills
Congressman Jeff Van Drew, the Republican who represents all of Southern Ocean County, wants to hear from his constituents over concerns about rising electric bills.
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Opinion•March 20, 2024
Thoughts on Windmills
Imagine miles upon miles of monstrosities Turning and thudding hypnotically The flashing of light that cuts through the sky Confusing the birds as they migrate by…
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News••March 20, 2024
Barnegat Police Department Issues 2023 Report
When he became Barnegat Township police chief in February 2018, Keith Germain said one of his goals was to improve community policing through enhancing outreach programs and a greater presence…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 20, 2024
Barnegat High School Senior Releasing Online Album
When he was a young child, Jordon Ford’s mother took him along to church choir practice. It was his first regular exposure to music, and he took a liking to it.
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News••March 20, 2024
Tuckerton to Receive $4.5 Million for Living Shoreline Project
Tuckerton will receive $4.5 million from the federal government to combat flooding and protect the shoreline, Councilman Brian Martin announced at the borough council meeting on March 18.
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News••March 20, 2024
Pinelands Regional 2024-25 Budget Will Shrink While Taxes to Increase
At the Pinelands Regional Board of Education meeting on Monday, March 18, the district’s tentative 2024-25 school year budget was announced – sort of.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 20, 2024
Donate Blood at Barnegat American Legion
The John Wesley Taylor American Legion Post, located 499 North Main St. (Route 9) in Barnegat Township, is hosting a blood drive on Saturday, March 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 20, 2024
Art Notes, March 20
This Just in: The 18th annual LBI Artist Open Studio and Gallery Tour has been scheduled for the weekend of Aug. 10 and 11.
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News••March 20, 2024
Huge Turnout for Cops and Crayons
Little Egg Harbor Library’s Cops and Crayons event on Saturday, March 9 was a massive success, surpassing last year’s turnout.
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News••March 20, 2024
Comment Period Open on Atlantic Shores North Offshore Wind Farm
Opponents and proponents of a planned wind farm off the coast of New Jersey have until May 2 to address the environmental impact statement of the Atlantic Shores North project to be undertaken by the…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 20, 2024
Get Real: Frank Talk About Dying
Attention all mortals: The next open public Death Café event is Wednesday, March 27 at 5 p.m. at the Bay Avenue Community Center in Manahawkin. Come for the cake and coffee; stay for the…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 20, 2024
‘Bad Boys of Classical Music’ Appearing at Grunin Center
There are plenty of classical stringed trios out there, usually employing two violins and a cello although a double bass can sometimes substitute for the latter.
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News••March 20, 2024
Beach Haven Pre-Season Beach Badges on Sale
Beach Haven borough has announced 2024 seasonal beach badges at the preseason rate of $30 are now on sale.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 20, 2024
Manahawkin Author’s Career in NYC Law Enforcement at Heart of Debut Thriller
For more than two decades, Dylan McFeely and Peter Killeen existed as, essentially, the same person, in two very different worlds.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 20, 2024
Stafford Youngster’s Success in Music Competition Sends Her to Carnegie Hall
Kotryna Vaivilavicius had only been playing the piano for roughly 13 months before she walked into Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton Nov. 19 of last year for her first music…
