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      August 6, 2009  RSS feed
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      SCOTT FRIEDMAN Jockey Calvin Borel motions to the crowd after riding Rachel Alexandra to a convincing win at the Haskell Invitational race at Monmouth Park on Sunday. For story and more photos, see Sports. More...
      Cleanup of contaminated sites at fort raises concerns
      Army defends plan, which locals say is 'backwards'
      BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

      The remediation of contaminated sites at Fort Monmouth is under fire by local officials, who fear they will be left to pick up the tab when the U.S. Army vacates the installation. The Army has identified 43 Installation Restoration Program (IRP) sites, or sites that were or are in need of remediation due to contamination, at Fort Monmouth. More...

      Primary school site offers access to the natural world
      Swimming River Discoveries Project jump-started by donations
      BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

      The Red Bank Primary School's wetlands property along the Navesink River is being transformed into a nature preserve and learning center to provide educational and recreational opportunities for students and the community. The transformation recently got a jumpstart when Superintendent of Schools Dr. Laura C. More...


      Students take Shakespeare offstage
      Theater building serves as stage for student ensemble
      BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

      Two River Theater Company's (TRTC) Summer Ensemble high school program performed its original adaptation of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" last Saturday at the theater, located at 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank. More...


      Police seek information on burglary suspect

      SHREWSBURY — The Shrewsbury Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the individual who is wanted for questioning in connection with a burglary that took place on July 21 at approximately 12:30 p.m. in the 300 block of Sycamore Avenue, between Silverbrook Road and Broad Street. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Basie golf outing slated for Sept. 24
      The Count Basie Theatre will hold its annual golf outing Sept. 24 at Beacon Hill Country Club, Atlantic Highlands. Registration and luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed at 1 p.m. by the Callaway tournament. The event will also feature a reception and prizes at 6 p.m. More...
      • Registration under way for CPC 5K run
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       Greg Bean's Column
      • article has image Warning: Your computer may be smarter than you
      There is a huge debate among some national scientists about whether we should set limits on how smart we allow computers to get so they don't eventually kill us all and take over the world. More...
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       Obituaries
      • Katherine Latimer Faust
      Mrs. Faust, 83, of Eatontown, died July 27, 2009, at Chapin Hill of Red Bank, following a brief illness. Born in Thomaston, Conn., she resided in Long Branch, prior to relocating to Long Branch. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's College, Brooklyn, N.Y., where she earned a degree in teaching. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. More...
      • Joseph A. Jakstonis
      • Thomas Michael Pitcher
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       Sports
      • article has image Rachel Alexandra delivers the goods at Haskell
      After receiving the true rock-star treatment all weekend at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, Rachel Alexandra certainly appeased her legion of fans at Sunday's $1.25 million Haskell Invitational. More...
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       Letters
      • Don't ignore concerns of De Normandie Ave. homeowners
      (To the mayor and members of the Borough Council of Fair Haven): The Fair Haven Borough Council's intention of buying a De Normandie Avenue Navesink riverfront house raises concerns in the four areas of fiscal responsibility, riverfront property acquisition, our historic heritage, and council's responsiveness to neighboring homeowners. More...
      • Discharge plan would make sense for patient, family
      • Health care reform must include generic biologic drugs
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       Arts / Zest
      • article has image From monumental to medallions, exhibit showcases De Lue's work
      Leonardo sculptor known for powerful human figures
      Walk into the Hartshorne Gallery at the Monmouth County Historical Association's museum on Court Street and you will encounter one of the county's most beloved icons, boldly inviting visitors to view the exhibit of various sculptures and sketches from local artist Donald De Lue. More...
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