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Arts & Entertainment••August 5, 2026
Surflight’s ‘Pretty Woman’ Is Pretty Darn Good
When I reviewed Surflight’s “Young Frankenstein” I led off by saying one tap dance, the fantastic “Puttin’ on the Ritz’ number, was worth the price of admission.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 5, 2026
Anna Krain to Exhibit Portal Paintings, Pure Sound Healing During Studio Tour
An artist’s view on life is deeply connected to the spirit – at least, it is for painter and certified art medicine practitioner Anna Krain. Experience her art forms firsthand when she sets up at…
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Opinion•August 5, 2026
Thanks, First Responders
We spend most of the summer and early fall at our home in Ship Bottom, occasionally turning the place over to our kids. Recently returning after they’d left, I discovered that someone had left the…
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News••August 5, 2026
August Is the Month for ‘Clearing the Shelters’ At Ocean County’s Animal Facilities
The Ocean County Animal Facilities are proud to once again participate in the national “Clear the Shelters” pet adoption campaign, beginning Aug. 1 and wrapping up with a special Half-off Adoption…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 5, 2026
Summer Fun Still Going at Tuckerton Seaport
August has arrived, and summer happenings are still going strong at the Tuckerton Seaport.
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Opinion•August 5, 2026
Shining a Light
I just wanted to send a quick note to say how much I’ve been enjoying the new LBI Still Standing column on vintage homes in The SandPaper.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 5, 2026
Dave Christopher Band
STYLE: Pure crowd-pleasers and party hits ranging from The Beatles to Justin Bieber.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 5, 2026
North Beach Taxpayers Hold Social Event
Approximately 40 homeowners gathered for the third annual North Beach Taxpayers Association wine and cheese event held on Aug. 1 at the Surf City Firehouse.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 5, 2026
The Saint Cecilia
STYLE: Originals with a fresh yet nostalgic rock ’n’ roll sound
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Opinion•August 5, 2026
Talk About Socialism
What is so alarming about attaching the word “socialist” to the end of Democrat that makes the result worse than the original? I’m still trying to figure out how Republican, which used to indicate…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 5, 2026
Suddenly, She’s Become a Published Author
When she was 8 years old, Kristen Kirschner was pictured in The Beachcomber.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 5, 2026
Soak Up Summer in Little Egg Harbor
August will be jam-packed with events for Little Egg Harbor residents of all ages. Get out of the house, enjoy the outdoors with family and spend time with community members this month before the…
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News••August 5, 2026
Proposed Pavilion Meets Some Resistance
At the Beach Haven Borough Council agenda meeting last week, several residents expressed concerns about the new pavilion proposed for Veterans Park.
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News••August 5, 2026
Ocean County Tax Officials Visit Harvey Cedars
Last week at the invitation of of Harvey Cedars Mayor John Imperiale and Commissioner of Finance Paul Rice, Ocean County Tax Administrator Chelsea Skuby and Assistant Tax Administrator Christine…
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News••August 5, 2026
Mosquitoes: This Bothersome Bug Is Sometimes Dangerous
As the state approaches the peak of summer mosquito activity, officials from the New Jersey Departments of Health, Environmental Protection and Agriculture are urging residents to take simple steps…
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Columns••August 5, 2026
Loyal Jerseyans Declared Treasonous Criminals
One of the reasons New Jersey’s war at the shore has been so underreported is that we want to make the Revolution a simple case of the good patriots vs. the evil British army. Unfortunately, when…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 5, 2026
Local Ventriloquist Returns to Surflight for Family Comedy Night
Beach Haven’s very own ventriloquist/comedian Taylor Mason will perform at Surflight Theatre at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10.
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News••August 5, 2026
Rate Surge Sparks Outrage as ACE Slammed for Another Electric Bill Jump
Outside temperatures aren’t the only thing flaring this summer in the state’s 2nd Congressional District as ratepayers recently received a notice that their electric bills would increase – yet again…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 5, 2026
Pineystock Returning to Albert Music Hall
Albert Music Hall in Waretown will be filled with peace and harmonies on Sunday, Aug. 9, as Pineystock returns for a “far out” afternoon celebrating the sounds and spirit of the late 1960s and early…
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Columns••August 5, 2026
A Beach of Worlds: Every Sand Granule Buzzing With Life
I’m speaking of every grain of sand on the beach, bar none, though it takes a macro imagination to envision the micro nature of the life teaming on every granule.
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Business••August 5, 2026
Enlist in Pilates ‘Boot Camp’ at Bōhdy; New to Try at Area Yoga Studios
Join Pyour Core Pilates Studio at the new Bōhdy Organic Kitchen and Café in Ship Bottom on Saturday, Aug. 8 for 45 minutes that could change a life. Described as a “full-body boot camp,” the event…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 5, 2026
Barnegat Police Invite Community to Family Night Out
Instead of a National Night Out, the Barnegat Township Police Department will hold a Family Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Barnegat High School football field.
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Opinion•August 5, 2026
Way to Play
In an era when playgrounds look like the lobby of a pediatric safety conference, I long for Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars back when the main attraction was a wooden ramp that soared majestically into…
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Opinion•August 5, 2026
Beautiful, Useful Spot
A new pavilion in Veterans Park has been a topic of discussion in Beach Haven for years. On June 8, the Beach Haven Council voted unanimously to approve the design, location and construction of a…
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Opinion••August 5, 2026
Batter Up, Everyone: Wiffle Ball Never Gets Old
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it’s that time of year. Summer? Baseball season? Well, yes, “Go Phillies,” but the season I am talking about is Wiffle ball season. Anyone can play at any age…
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News••August 5, 2026
New Jersey Ranked as 20th Best State
Since 1974, U.S. News & World Report has been well known for its ever-growing list of the rankings of best hospitals, colleges, universities, high schools, credit cards, jobs, cruise ships, Medicare…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 5, 2026
‘Back to School’ Programs at Barnegat Library
Join NJ4S COMPASS Ocean County at the Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library for the three-week program series “Back to School with Confidence.”
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Arts & Entertainment••August 5, 2026
Take a Virtual Trip to Tanzania
Tanzania is a country rich with culture, wildlife and beautiful landscapes. Take a virtual journey there with the program “Africa in Our Blood: Came for the Animals, Stayed for the People” on…
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News••August 5, 2026
New Save LBI Battle to Force Critical Habitat Spurred by Offshore Wind Ruling
A local grassroots organization scored a major court win last month in its fight against offshore wind approvals and said it will now sue the federal government to force stronger protections for…
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News••August 5, 2026
Guardsman Lured to Barnegat Light Station After Career on West Coast
For most Coast Guardsmen, retirement is the finish line of a lifelong, answering-the-call career, but Jake Hamburg isn’t most Coast Guardsmen. When the executive petty officer post opened at Station…
