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Arts & Entertainment••August 30, 2022
The Drunken Clams & The Danksters
STYLE: Classic rock and country meet surf-rock/reggae originals with flavors of hip hop hootenanny.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 30, 2022
Sahara Moon
HOME BASE: New Jersey (native to Little Egg Harbor) and Nashville, Tenn.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 30, 2022
Mr. LoveJoy
STYLE: Covers of all essential and exciting party-fueling hits.
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Sports••August 30, 2022
Shields, Brown, Cooke Team Up With Monmouth Contingent for USLA Nationals
Perhaps one day, Long Beach Island again will send a team to the U.S. Lifesaving Association National Lifeguard Championships. For now, LBI guards can team up with their brothers and sisters in…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 29, 2022
Enjoy Browsing at Flea Market in Beach Haven
The Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum will hold a craft fair/flea market Sunday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Beach Haven.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 29, 2022
Meteorologist Talks Hurricane Season at LBT Field Station
Join meteorologist Joe Martucci at the LBT Field Station this Thursday, Sept. 1, to learn about trends and expectations for the hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from…
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Opinion••August 29, 2022
My Unforgettable Summer of ’66 at M&M Produce
“Justin … what kind of a name is that?” asked my hopefully soon-to-be employer as he eyeballed my job application. I had just graduated from high school and was hoping for a summer job at the shore.…
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Sports••August 27, 2022
Temme Steps Aside for Something New After 20 Years of Leading SCYC Youth Sailing Program
Andy Temme’s influence at Surf City Yacht Club runs deep, particularly with its youth sailing program.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 26, 2022
Crabbing: As the World and LBI Change, This Pastime Remains the Same
That’s the scientific name for the blue claw crab. In Latin, it means “beautiful swimmer,” and to many, it’s about the most beautiful thing in our bay … until you get pinched by one. But even then…
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News••August 25, 2022
Monday Morning Deluge Paralyzes Surf City
While flooding from high tides and a significant rainfall isn’t unexpected on Long Beach Island, the near standstill traffic jams and number of disabled vehicles that resulted from early morning…
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Sports••August 25, 2022
Beach Haven 19-Year-Old Takes Top Spot in Dog Day Road Race
It may have been one of the smallest fields during the past decade, but the Dog Day Road Race was back in full swing Aug. 21.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 25, 2022
Bluegrass Brings Jersey Back to Its Roots; Handful of Shows to Close Out Summer
As summer winds down and autumn begins to settle in for the long, quiet season ahead, Sound Waves turns inward toward the roots of music culture in this area.
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Columns••August 25, 2022
Bayside Bad Guys With Wings; When First Aid Gets Overexuberant
Monday’s downpour was quite a flash flooder. You’ll see some photos within this issue of The SandPaper.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 25, 2022
Lighthouse International Film Society Putting War in Ukraine Back Into Focus
Ukraine isn’t in the news nearly as much these days as it was when Russian forces moved into that country on Feb. 24.
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Columns••August 25, 2022
Driving Through the Deep for Coffee Fix; Small Swells Keep It Interesting
We needed the rain. Perhaps not all at once, though ….
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News••August 25, 2022
Dredging Questions Answered; Civil Matters Fleshed Out in Tuckerton
According to Tuckerton Borough Councilman Brian Martin, Borough Engineer Greg Curry spoke with the contractor regarding the concerns expressed during the July 18 council meeting by Flamingo Lagoon…
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Sports••August 25, 2022
Junior Sailor Hubbard Brings Faye Bennet Memorial Award Back to Brant Beach
The sailors’ names on the Faye Bennet Memorial Award have quite the reputation, since each one was an accomplished junior competitor.
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Opinion•August 25, 2022
Thanks for Support
The flag officers and membership of Surf City Yacht Club were pleased to host over 130 youth sailors ages 8 to 15 from the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico for the 2022 New Jersey State Optimist sailing…
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Opinion•August 25, 2022
Wealth Transfer
Frank Smith’s Feedback letter (“Why Wind Turbines Can’t Go Farther Out,” 8/17) was very well written, demonstrating deep knowledge in engineering around the issues of power generation. I better…
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Sports••August 25, 2022
Top Positions Dominated By Off-Island Sailors in New Jersey Optimist Championship
Optimist sailors from near and far descended on Surf City Yacht Club last week to close out the youth sailing season on the Island.
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Opinion••August 25, 2022
What’s Chowderfest Without Chowder?
Does the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce think everyone has just forgotten about how the tradition of Chowderfest weekend has historically always been celebrated? They act as if it’s all…
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News••August 25, 2022
No Violations Identified at Decommissioning Oyster Creek Generating Station
A hybrid inspection of the decommissioning Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station found no significant issues at the site of the former power plant on Route 9 in Lacey Township.
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News••August 24, 2022
LBT Police Notify Business Owners of Right to Ban Guns From Property
The Long Beach Township Police Department is anticipating an increase in applications for and approvals of licenses to carry handguns in New Jersey following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in New…
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Opinion•August 24, 2022
Changes Possible
Frank Smith’s letter (“Why Wind Turbines Can’t Go Farther Out,” 8/17) was informative as respects turbine foundation options related to water depth. But the introductory headline definitely misstated…
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News••August 24, 2022
BOEM Extends Comment Period for NY Bight Offshore Wind Projects
One of the six wind lease areas included in the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s first-ever regional environmental review and analysis is the 79,351 acres belonging to the company with…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 24, 2022
Beers and Bands Part of Chowderfest Chill
The live music entertainment lineup has been announced for the day by the bay that is Chowderfest 2022, coming Saturday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Beach Haven.
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News••August 24, 2022
Shop Teacher at Pinelands High School Accused of Not Following Direct Orders
The August meeting of the Pinelands Regional Board of Education offered a rare glimpse of how school administrators discipline district employees.
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200 Plus••August 24, 2022
Sharks Aren’t Always the Bad Guys
Stories about shark attacks always make good reading, but those about sharks being attacked seem to be relatively rare. One of the earliest was reported from just south of Beach Haven by the…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 24, 2022
Plan to Raise a Glass With CVIM at The Gables
On Oct. 6 at The Gables Inn and Restaurant in Beach Haven, ticketholders will be joining to thank the good folks at Coastal Volunteers in Medicine, a nonprofit that provides free health care to the…
