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November 8, 2007
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Imaginative Parlin girl is 'just like you'
Fighting spirit of 5-year-old thrills parents, doctors
BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent
'Thomas the Monster" is an imaginary friend of 5- year-old Naiya Newton. He is also the title character in a children's book she and her mother Nikki have written. Many children have helped their parents write stories, but Naiya has autism, which makes her involvement in the creation of "Thomas t... More...
O'Brien, Republicans sweep in Sayreville
Incumbent mayor defeats Pollando to win third straight term
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

For the first time since 2003, a Republican has won in Sayreville. In fact, all the Republicans won. Incumbent Mayor Kennedy O'Brien, who had become the last Republican on the borough's governing body, was re-elected to a fouryear term on Tuesday. More...

County Freeholders remain Democratic
Incumbents Dalina, Rafano and Valenti given another 3-year term
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer

NORTH BRUNSWICK - Stephen "Pete" Dalina, Christopher Rafano and Blanquita Valenti were re-elected to the Middlesex County Freeholder Board, defeating their Republican counterparts Geoffrey Champion, Daniel Kerwin and John Rucki during elections on Tuesday. More...


'Team Old Bridge' wins mayoral, 2 council seats
Republican Cahill wins first term on town council
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

OLD BRIDGE - Democratic incumbents took the majority of the seats up for grabs in Tuesday's election. Mayor Jim Phillips won his second four-year term, and Township Council members Patrick Gillespie and Ed Testino were both re-elected. More...


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 Bulletin Board
•N.J. Devils legend will sign autographs in O.B.
Retired hockey player Ken Daneyko will hold an autograph session at Old New York Restaurant, Route 516 in Old Bridge, on Nov. 13. The three-time National Hockey League Stanley Cup champion, nicknamed "Mr. Devil," will sign autographs from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is free for those with dinner reserv... More...
•'Feathered Friends' program coming to park
•Dance to music of the '50s-'80s at Knights hall
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 Letters
•Honor all those who defended nation
Veterans Day is that special day dedicated to remembering and paying tribute to those Americans who courageously defended the freedom that we enjoy today. These were young men and women who interrupted their careers, gave up their comfort and safety by leaving their homes and families for the cou... More...
•Was vote for open space or synthetic turf?
•Accident survivor offers advice to drivers and pedestrians
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 Editorials
•Coda
More money than sense in 12th District Senate race
As I write this, the general election in New Jersey is six days away and the winner in the highly contentious 12th Legislative District Senate race between incumbent Democrat Ellen Karcher and Republican challenger and current Assemblywoman Jennifer Beck has not been decided. More...
•Jane J. Nakielny Mixtacki
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 Obituaries
•Rose Marie Solook Douglas
Mrs. Douglas, 63, of East Brunswick, died Oct. 31, 2007, at home. She was employed as a customer support technician at United Stationers Office Supply Co., Cranbury, where she worked for the past 12 years. She was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Frances DeGumba Solook. Surviving are her hu... More...
•John Douglas Lawson Jr., D.D.S.
•Jean C. Patrick
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 Sports
•Overtime playoff drama for East Brunswick
Clockwise from top left: East Brunswick's Raphael Smith reacts as his shot on goal just goes wide against North Brunswick in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA Group IV Tournament in North Brunswick Nov. 2. East Brunswick's Jeremy Merkel (8) and a North Brunswick player battle for control of the b... More...
•Laying it all out at playoff time
•Sports Shorts
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