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Opinion•September 30, 2020
Intrusive Smoke
The onset of cooler fall weather on Long Beach Island has again been accompanied by the return of the “Firepit Brigade,” the contingent of residents who insist on burning wood fires in their backyard…
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Business••September 30, 2020
Topsail Steamer: Take Home, Steam, Enjoy
Topsail Steamer seafood take-home/delivery company has expanded twice during the pandemic; that’s how well received its all-in-one seafood steam pots have been in North Carolina and New Jersey, plus…
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Opinion•September 30, 2020
Grateful Applause
The Beach Haven Community Arts Program wishes to extend a sincere thank-you to everyone who supported the Wednesday night summer “Concerts on the Green” series held in Veterans Park in Beach Haven.
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News••September 30, 2020
The Lowdown on Halloween in Stafford This Year: No Spirit Shop, But Plenty of Spooky Fun to Be Had
Normally at this time of year, Spirit Halloween comes to one of the shopping centers off Route 72 in Manahawkin. Many habitual costume shoppers will be disappointed to learn they’ll have to drive to…
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Opinion•September 30, 2020
Couldn’t Be Happier
Where are the police when you need them? They are right here in Harvey Cedars.
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Opinion•September 30, 2020
No Respect, II
Seeing the Boy Scout letter (“No Boy Scout,” 9/23) made me realize I need to speak up. I have two sons and one daughter, all scouts: honest, trustworthy, etc.
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News••September 30, 2020
Shellfish Farmers Eligible for New Relief From Pandemic Losses
Local clammers and oystermen who utilize aquaculture can apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 30, 2020
Get a Little German on Saturday at Surf City Hotel
The Oktoberfest celebration at Surf City Hotel starts at noon on Saturday, Oct. 3, with German food and beer specials all day. Under the tent from 3 to 7 p.m. will be the Bill and Andy Show, with…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 30, 2020
Get Inspired at Hidden Treasures’ Craft Fair
Harriet’s Hidden Treasures in West Creek invites the public to a craft fair on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Not just a craft fair but a celebration of all things artsy, whimsical…
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News••September 30, 2020
Offshore Wind Solicitation Continues Governor’s Energy Plan
The N.J. Board of Public Utilities has opened the application window for the state’s second solicitation of offshore wind capacity by offering Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificates, or ORECs…
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Opinion•September 30, 2020
Biggest Lie
Here on LBI we live in something of a bubble. We have enough to eat, a more than decent place in which to shelter, the beautiful bay, and the extraordinary ocean to give us pleasure. We are truly…
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Opinion•September 30, 2020
No Respect, I
It was very interesting to see people honoring Ruth Bader Ginsberg at the Supreme Court show their true colors and their total ignorance of propriety by booing and chanting when President Trump…
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Business••September 30, 2020
Better Homes and Gardens Relocating
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Murphy and Co., in the North Beach Haven section of Long Beach Township, will move to a new location in early October.
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Opinion•September 30, 2020
Teal Appreciation
On behalf of the Turn the Towns Teal organization, we wish to express a heartfelt thank-you to all the volunteers who helped to make over 600 bows and hang them throughout the municipalities of…
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Business••September 30, 2020
Yoga Hive Announces Joell Lanfrank Yoga Teacher Training Scholarship
“You are a light, you are a life, you are a love. Spread that to everyone you meet, especially to those you don’t like. Namaste.”
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Columns••September 30, 2020
Even Icebergs Get the Blues; Looking for Some Classic Ladies
In one of the most bizarre findings in the history of both the planet and clothing, scientists recently discovered alarmingly large amounts of denim fiber have accumulated in the Arctic. You read…
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News••September 30, 2020
Stafford Police Stress Park Hour Limit Following Complaints
Following recent complaints by numerous residents about incidents of heckling and verbal abuse at a park in the Ocean Acres section of Stafford Township, the police department issued a simple…
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Opinion•September 30, 2020
Worst Record
It’s impossible to digest all the information coming out on a daily basis about Trump and his corrupt and inept administration. It’s hard to even remember the flagrant violations of law and misuse of…
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Business••September 30, 2020
Barnegat Planners Approve Coastal Woods Development
An age-restricted condominium development will be coming to Barnegat Township as the planning board has approved an application by Homes Now Inc. to construct Coastal Woods.
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Opinion•September 30, 2020
Successful Salesman
Blame it on playwright Arthur Miller’s popular anti-American play, “Death of a Salesman,” which was about a whining, negative and delusional so-called everyday guy. Salesman Willy Loman’s dreams were…
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News••September 30, 2020
ALO Applauds State Legislature’s Passage of Single-Use Waste Ban Bill
Alliance for a Living Ocean is joining environmental groups across New Jersey in cheering the state Legislature’s passage of a bill that would ban single-use plastic bags and polystyrene foam food…
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Columns••September 30, 2020
Election Year 1920 – Sound Familiar?
Recently while surfing the internet, I found an interesting article by Christopher Klein with a thought-provoking opening: “Lashed by a squall of historical events over four harrowing years…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 30, 2020
Surflight’s BYOB Comedy Night Continues on Oct. 3
The next chapter of Surflight Theatre’s 2020 fall BYOB Comedy Night series will be written on Saturday, Oct. 3 starting at 8:30 p.m. when Rodney Laney and Joey Callahan will take the microphone at…
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News••September 30, 2020
Aid Continuing Recovery of New Jersey’s Bald Eagles
As New Jersey’s bald eagle population continues to soar – breaking records this year with more than 200 active nests with eggs and 300 young fledged, up from just one pair in the early 1980s –…
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Opinion•September 30, 2020
Pink for a Week
Due to the coronavirus, we at the New Jersey Maritime Museum were forced to cancel our annual fundraiser this year. Knowing how important the fundraiser is for our operating expenses, Mary Lee Pence…
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News••September 30, 2020
Could Payroll Tax Cuts Kill Social Security?
Older voters and disabled persons – red alert! Social Security could be under attack by President Donald Trump, at least according to critics.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 30, 2020
Beach Haven PTA Art/Craft Show Oct. 10
Chowderfest Weekend was normally a moneymaker for the Beach Haven School PTA, as it provided parking at $10 per car for those going to the Merchants Mart on Saturday and the Chowder Cook-Off on…
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Business••September 30, 2020
Ship Bottom Couple Behind Inaugural Memorial Reef Dedication Off NJ Coast
The first memorial reef in the nation was launched earlier this month 5 miles off the coast of Ocean City in Cape May County and a Ship Bottom couple, both state licensed funeral directors, was there…
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News••September 30, 2020
Shop at Boscov’s to Benefit St. Francis Community Center
On Oct. 14 and 15, shop online at boscovs.com – or drive to one of the nearest Boscov’s stores, in Toms River or Egg Harbor Township – and Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends will donate 5 percent of…
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News••September 30, 2020
New Police Officer Hired in Barnegat
The Barnegat Police Department has announced the hiring of Joseph Peragine as patrolman.
