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News••November 19, 2025
St. Mary Academy Delivers $2,000 to David’s Dream and Believe
Talk to David Caldarella long enough and it becomes no secret that it takes a community to help the number of families David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation assists each year. Whether it’s to…
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Sports••November 19, 2025
Barnegat Sophomore Places 43rd in First Meet of Champions
Angelina Colavita has a little whiteboard above her bed.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 18, 2025
Pinelands Thespians Present Another Physical Comedy With ‘Puffs’
The Pinelands Thespians will perform the play “Puffs” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20 to 22 in the Pinelands Regional High School auditorium.
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Columns••November 17, 2025
It’s Kinda Involved: Centuries-Old Roots of Ye ‘Dude’ Term
For unknown reasons, I began researching the roots of the well-worn word dude. What a long, strange trip it became.
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News••November 16, 2025
How Habitat for Humanity Provides Affordable Housing to Local Families
While many are familiar with Habitat for Humanity as an international organization, the impact of services like these on our own community is often overlooked or completely unknown to the general…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 15, 2025
There Are Great Christmas Movies Galore
Have you ever noticed many singers simply can’t resist recording Christmas albums, sometimes multiple albums? The same thing holds true for filmmakers.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 15, 2025
New Programs Offered at Ocean Acres Community Center
A pair of new, exciting programs sponsored by the Stafford Township Recreation Department are now in place at the Ocean Acres Community Center.
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News••November 15, 2025
Stafford Intermediate Trio Scores Second Place in STEAM Tank Challenge
Tiring and Frustrating. Challenging and Interesting. Exciting and Fun. For Olivia Thiffault-Esche, Sofia Castanon and Sierra Leach, the annual New Jersey School Boards Association STEAM Tank…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 15, 2025
Festive Food, Delightful Drink Pairings for the Family
Every year shortly before my birthday in the middle of October, my phone starts dinging with links to Christmas food and drink pairings since we are always looking for ways to reinvent some favorite…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 15, 2025
Looking for the Spirit This Year? Try a Little Tenderness
May the following reminiscences remind us to find the sweetness in the holidays’ symbolism and humanity. Take it from four folks who have found ways to make Christmas uniquely their own.
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Sports••November 14, 2025
Holiday Gift Guide for the Waterman and Waterwoman
Surfers, fishermen, paddlers, boaters and other watermen/women are tough to buy for, especially if you don’t surf, fish and paddle with them on a daily basis. You could spend a lot of money on a new…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 14, 2025
Double the Riding Pleasure for Stafford Holiday Wonderland and Christmas Market
During last year’s annual Holiday Wonderland and Christmas Market in Stafford Township, the line for the horse and carriage ride was huge, so big the Stafford Recreation Department staff realized a…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 14, 2025
Brighten Up Holiday Season at Tuckerton Seaport
While the Tuckerton Seaport always offers holly, jolly holiday activities, this year’s planned events are especially merry and bright. Plan a day of festive family fun to admire decoration displays…
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News••November 14, 2025
Keep Teenagers in Mind When Donating Gifts, Coats This Christmas
Every year, when Stafford Township recreation department workers and volunteers begin to pack bags with gifts the week before Christmas, there’s almost always a shortage of gifts for teenagers.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 14, 2025
Holiday Fun, Decorations Contest in Barnegat
Barnegat Township rings in the holidays with special events at the Frederick Watts Gazebo Park on Saturday, Dec. 6 from noon to 5 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 14, 2025
Ditch Physical Items, Gift a Local Experience
When the idea of buying another candle, mug or impersonal item gives you fatigue for the holiday season, give the gift of a local experience. LBI and surrounding mainland towns have plenty to offer…
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News••November 14, 2025
Holiday Activities in Barnegat School District
Barnegat High School holds a “Family Fun Night” on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 14, 2025
Get a Look at Julia Child’s Kitchen
Julia Child was an American chef, author and television personality who revolutionized American cuisine by introducing the public to French cooking. Her award-winning cookbooks and world-famous TV…
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Sports••November 14, 2025
Rams Repeat as Sectional Soccer Champs
When John Nacarlo was hired as the Southern Regional boys soccer coach this past summer, he had a lengthy meeting with Superintendent Craig Henry.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 14, 2025
The Holidays Between the Pages
One of the simplest ways to stoke the holiday spirit is opening a special book. Continue a tradition of reading aloud to family and friends, or seek out a new story to mark the festive season.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 14, 2025
Barnegat Rotary Hosts Holiday Activities
The Rotary Club of Barnegat is requesting monetary donations to be used for its annual Christmas Elf Program.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 14, 2025
Five Budget-Friendly Holiday Activities for the Whole Family
The most wonderful time of the year is finally here, which means most of us have already been bludgeoned into cinnamon-scented submission by holiday sales-sales-sales over the last three months. No…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 14, 2025
Holiday Model Train Show Roaring in Barnegat
After the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the Barnegat-Waretown Little League holiday model train exhibit returns to the Barnegat Recreation Center, located in the municipal complex on West Bay Avenue.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 14, 2025
Barnegat PBA Toy Drive Underway
Barnegat Township PBA Local 296 will hold a toy drive through Saturday, Dec. 6.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 14, 2025
Harvey Cedars Police Readying Holiday Toy Drive
As the holiday season approaches, the Harvey Cedars Police Department and its nonprofit affiliate, the Harvey Cedars Police Foundation, will host their fourth annual “Fill A Patrol Car” toy drive.
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News••November 14, 2025
Beach Haven School Plans Holiday Marketplace
The Beach Haven Elementary School will host a TREP$ Marketplace on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the school gym. The event is open to the public and there is no admission charge.
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News••November 14, 2025
Stafford Police Make Arrests in Various Incidents
From burglary to drug possession and distribution to thefts, multiple arrests were made by Stafford Township police in recent weeks.
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Sports••November 14, 2025
With Win Over Holmdel, Pinelands Advances to State Championship, Making School History
Five minutes after the final ball was slammed through a double block along the left side by teammate and senior Madison Wilbert, junior Cali Peterka’s hands were shaking. Literally.
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News••November 13, 2025
Preliminary Approval Given for Mathistown Road Development
After intensive questioning on the specifics of the project, the Little Egg Harbor Township Planning board gave preliminary approval to a proposed housing complex on Mathistown Road, pushing final…
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News••November 13, 2025
Harvey Cedars Ceremony Salutes Veterans
Approximately 150 people braved blustery conditions Friday, Nov. 7 to attend the Harvey Cedars Veterans Day commemoration at Sunset Park.
