Handling of racial incident criticized Parent of girl accused of making slur says full story has not been heard Correspondent By robert degennaro      Red Bank Regional High School Superintendent Edward Westervelt and Dr. Rodney Boden agree that something happened May 8 that got Boden’s daughter into serious trouble, but that’s about where the agreement ends. More ... ‘Sopranos’ find what they’re looking for right in Sea Bright Staff Writer By Sherry conohan      It was a perfect morning. The day dawned bright and sunny and warm Monday, and the ocean was a sparkling blue. More ... Rewarding those on a different path EMACC scholarships awarded to eight nontraditional students Staff Writer By gloria stravelli      Randolph Murray Jr. gave up the traveling life of a singer two years ago to take another path. More ... Buyer for Monmouth Mall has plans for expansion Company nearing end of negotiation, wants to add 135,600 square feet Staff Writer By sherry conohan      The prospective buyer of Monmouth Mall has proposed building 135,600 square feet of more space for retail or other ventures on the grounds of the giant shopping center at routes 35 and 36 in Eatontown. More ... NPS, Pallone to confer on Fort Hancock plan Staff Writer By gloria stravelli      A meeting between state Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D) and National Park Service officials on redevelopment plans for Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook, has been rescheduled for July 10 in Washington, D.C. More ... Baykeeper’s shell game key to healthy estuary Volunteer ‘gardeners’ aiding oyster population’s return to Raritan Bay Staff Writer By gloria stravelli      Friends and family of John English completed a project Saturday the late Fair Haven resident began last summer. Just a short boatride out of the Keyport marina, Beverly English dumped a pail of oysters onto an oyster reef in Raritan Bay, completing her late husband’s part in the New York/New Jersey ... More ... Locals challenge Route 520 changes Staff Writer By darlene diebold      MIDDLETOWN — Area residents are up in arms over Monmouth County’s proposed changes to Route 520. More ... Amtrak commuter chaos may be averted Bush promises to stop traveling turmoil for thousands Staff Writer By charles w. kim      NEW YORK — Thousands of New Jersey commuters may owe President George W. Bush a debt of thanks. More ... Learning about taking the right kind of risks Staff Writer By Sherry conohan      ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS — Jackie Kennedy Onassis, in the person of Sloane Hindman of West Long Branch, sat primly in one circle in her pink suit and matching pillbox hat set atop her familiar bouffant hairdo. More ... Z•E•S•T Finding the right theater role Writing, directing plays suit Middletown native’s talents Staff Writer By john burton      She has been involved with theater for years, and lately Mary Lynn Dobson has been thinking she may have found her niche. More ... Theater co. unveils plan for new home By gloria stravelli      42,297-square-foot performing arts venue to cost $10 million More ...