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Arts & Entertainment••August 20, 2020
‘Island Life’ Exhibit at Solace Studio and Gallery
What do we think of when we think of Long Beach Island? The beach, of course, but what about it? Do we think of the sunrise we witnessed or the crashing waves? The hot sand and our colorful beach…
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Opinion•August 20, 2020
Be a P.O. Patriot
This is a public service announcement. The U.S. Postal Service is written into the U.S. Constitution. Therefore, it needs to be supported. Regardless of your political preferences, be a patriot.
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Opinion•August 20, 2020
Another Explanation
I read with interest Jay Mann’s column (The Fish Story, 8/12) theorizing whether numerous “near-tornadoes” were implicated in the striking event accompanying the Isaias tropical storm, i.e. the…
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News••August 20, 2020
Medical Center Doctor: County Death Rate Belies Local Pandemic
The overall death rate, or the crude death rate, in Ocean County currently is below average, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Long Beach Island area doctor who also oversees the LBI…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 20, 2020
The Kootz Trio Keeps It Classic at Old Causeway
Last weekend brought easy, breezy weather that made for easy, breezy listening on the Old Causeway Steak and Oyster House patio in Manahawkin, and The Kootz was glad to oblige. As a matter of fact…
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Opinion•August 19, 2020
Missing the Point
I was disappointed to read in Aug. 5 SandPaper, buried toward the end of a discussion of water meters in Long Beach Township, a comment by Commissioner Lattanzi regarding lifeguards infected with…
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News••August 19, 2020
Support Tuckerton Seaport by Sailing on the Historic AJ Meerwald
Set sail aboard the A.J. Meerwald, a Delaware Bay oyster schooner built in 1928, and help support the Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum. For every ticket sold – with use of promotional code…
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Business••August 19, 2020
Register to Vote for Your Favorite During ChowderMonth
It’s time to find out who’s making the chowder this year! The list of competing restaurants in ChowderMonth has been announced by the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, and it’s a good one.
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Business••August 19, 2020
The Island Shop: Continuing a Vision at 75
As the skylights filter summer into The Island Shop in Brant Beach, Jessica Hoffman carries on a 75-year history that she entered by a chance meeting at age 15.
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Business••August 19, 2020
The Summer That Was: Rentals Set Recent Records, Says Widespread Firm
The vacation rental marketing company VRLBI, which also works with about 20 area real estate firms, saw the demand for LBI summer rentals raise the roof on the capacity of its internet server twice…
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Opinion••August 19, 2020
Be Mindful and Safe on Extra-Crowded LBI
I’ve noticed that with each passing year, more and more people seem to be unaware of the laws and safety guidelines on the Island. Here are just a few of them to clear things up to help ensure safety…
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Opinion•August 19, 2020
Committed to Seniors
Originally known as the endless holiday or permanent vacation one hopes to enjoy after retirement, the “golden years” are suddenly presenting new challenges in this time of COVID-19. Despite these…
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News••August 19, 2020
Freeholders Want Utilities to Cover Customers’ Storm Losses
Ocean County officials have asked Gov. Phil Murphy to request that Atlantic City Electric and Jersey Central Power & Light Co., reimburse residents for the cost of spoiled food as a result of lengthy…
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Opinion•August 19, 2020
Meaningful Insights
Last week I saw your publication of a pair of excellent essays by authors (in alphabetical order) Sue Cummings and Linda Feaster. This August marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the voting…
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News••August 19, 2020
Main Street Alliance Appreciates Stafford Fire Co.
Main Street Alliance Church in Stafford Township has been somewhat vocal in its support of frontline workers during recent months. Several months ago, Main Street placed yard signs around town…
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Business••August 19, 2020
New ‘Cornerstone at Grassy Hollow’ Nearly Full With Renters
Cornerstone at Grassy Hollow, premium income-restricted rental apartments with services and amenities, is almost fully occupied in Manahawkin.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 19, 2020
LBI Ferry Adds Extra Weekend to Top Off Chowdermonth
A fall ferry cruise can be a salt-sprayed journey between Beach Haven and the Tuckerton Seaport as part of the final days of Chowdermonth, Oct. 3 and 4. The announcement just came in that the LBI…
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Opinion•August 19, 2020
Factless Rant
In response to James M. Spickard’s letter (“Lockdowns Fail,” 8/12), the bulk of the letter carried some interesting ideas stating that the human costs of the lockdown exceed the COVID-19 anticipated…
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News••August 19, 2020
Six Candidates Seeking Three Seats on Pinelands Regional School Board
There will be contested school board elections in both the Pinelands Regional and Little Egg Harbor School districts this November, according to the still unofficial 2020 school board candidates list…
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Opinion•August 19, 2020
Summer of 2020
As the extended number of visitors and homeowners have come to our strip of sand – LBI – it has come to my attention that many things are not like they used to be. Everything is bigger, faster…
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News••August 19, 2020
Tuckerton Receives New Fire Truck
The Tuckerton Volunteer Fire Co. welcomed its new Pierce Aerial 107-foot ladder truck on Aug. 11. The truck will be dedicated to Tuckerton residents in memory of Elmer Luker.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 19, 2020
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@TriciaD102 (Aug.16) Big waves today! The sea is angry, my friends! #LBI #LongBeachIsland #BeachHaven #LBI2020 @ Beach Haven, New Jersey…
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News••August 19, 2020
Little Egg Harbor to Replenish Bay Beaches
The beach at Graveling Point at the end of Radio Road in Little Egg Harbor recently was bulkheaded by the township and at high tide the water of Great Bay comes right up to it and the beach…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 19, 2020
Labor Leader Helps Create ‘Strike! Game of Worker Rebellion’
Who knew labor rights activism could be so much fun?
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News••August 19, 2020
Unique Needs Make BPU Presence a Must for Jersey Shore Counties
Citing a concern for Ocean County residents, particularly those on costly medications, as well as for business owners already under strain due to COVID-19 restrictions, Freeholder Director Joseph…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 19, 2020
Library System Adds World Book EBook
As part of its educational initiative, the Ocean County Library has added the World Book eBooks Suite to its digital materials.
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News••August 19, 2020
Grant to Enhance Technology in Barnegat Schools
Technology has always been a great tool for teaching and learning, but during a pandemic, it’s become a critical one.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 19, 2020
Kiwanis of LBI Happy Feet Drive Underway
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic creating uncertainties in area communities, the Kiwanis of LBI is continuing its “Happy Feet” new sock project for a fifth year. It ends Dec. 3.
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Opinion•August 19, 2020
Refreshing Read
It was both inspiring and refreshing to read Linda Feaster’s piece (“Women and Power: We’ve Still Got a Way to Go, Baby,” 8/12) discussing the uphill battle women and minorities continue to fight in…
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News••August 19, 2020
Surf City Farmers Market Extended Until End of September
The unofficial end of summer might be just weeks away, but organizers of the Surf City Farmers Market have found a way to extend it straight through the end of September. That’s right, the open-air…
