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News••July 3, 2024
Offshore Wind Advances as Opponents Keep Pressure On
Even as a local grassroots organization continues its fight against wind turbines off the coast, Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind is moving ahead with its plans by tapping a New Jersey-based company to…
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Sports••July 3, 2024
Stafford 12U Softball Squad Reaches District 16 Title Game, Falls to Northfield
Summertime is Little League baseball and softball all-star tournament time, and several squads from Stafford Township have been and still are vying for District 16 championships.
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Opinion••July 3, 2024
Offshore Wind Now, SMR Nuclear When Available
I am writing in praise of the Commentary by Dr. Edgar J. Gunter in last week’s edition (“Engineer: The Nuts and Bolts of Offshore Wind’s Problems”). To be clear, I am not agreeing with what the…
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News••July 3, 2024
Ardoin, DeMasi Overcome Obstacles and Blaze Paths Toward Bright Future
Cassidy DeMasi searched for a moment as she walked across the Southern Regional High School football field inside Goldberger Memorial Stadium, maneuvering her head slightly to both sides as she…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 3, 2024
Jersey Devil S’mores and Stories
Finish off a double Independence Day weekend by celebrating the new moon at Bass River State Park, 762 Stage Rd. in Bass River, with a Jersey Devil-themed campfire at 7 p.m. this Friday.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 2, 2024
The Way Outs
STYLE: The Way Outs play everything from classic rock to pop to hip hop, but they’re particularly fond of their Emo Nite catalog.
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News••July 2, 2024
Alliance for a Living Ocean Launches Campaign to Keep Waters Balloon Free
Walk the beach on almost any morning and you are likely to find a balloon – either inflated, partially deflated or popped. They are one of the most common pieces of trash found on the beach and they…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 1, 2024
Hearts of Mercy Sponsors Youth Camps, Collabs With Right Coast Hemp
Hearts of Mercy, a nonprofit youth development organization focusing on growth and development, is sponsoring two upcoming local camps this summer.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 1, 2024
St. Francis Festival of the Sea Begins July 2
This year, the start of July also heralds the start of the Festival of the Sea, which will run from Tuesday, July 2, through Saturday, July 6, with all-new attractions for 2024. Don’t miss this…
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Sports••June 29, 2024
Harvey Cedars Crew Aims to Stay on Top of Long Beach Island’s Heap
Surf City and Barnegat Light beach patrols didn’t make it easy, but the Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol crew last summer further cemented its position as the team to beat while capturing an extraordinary…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 28, 2024
Sea Change Challenge: Catch 100 Waves for Recovery
Sea Change Recovery Community Organization invites everyone touched by substance use disorder to participate in the fourth annual 100 Waves for Recovery event, now through Aug. 4.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 27, 2024
Tired Mothers: Tradition Is 60 Years Young, Stronger Than Ever
For 60 years, the Tired Mothers have spent the first week of June on Long Beach Island, getting away from their responsibilities at home, away from their spouses, kids, pets and jobs, away from the…
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News••June 27, 2024
Who Ya Gonna Call?: Water Rescue Efforts Expand Island Wide
The wail of multiple sirens crashed through an otherwise idyllic summer afternoon in Barnegat Light and Long Beach Township on June 23, drowning out the rumble of vehicles and voices carried by the…
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News••June 27, 2024
Heat Accompanies Arrival of Summer
Summer came in with a bang last week, sending temperatures into the 90s in some spots and continuing through the weekend. According to the National Weather Service climate prediction center, don’t be…
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News••June 27, 2024
Moninghoff Says Goodbye to Southern Regional Music Program
Whatever Kevin Moninghoff was thinking as more than 100 alumni of Southern Regional’s music program delivered a rousing rendition of Henry Fillmore’s “Americans We,” only he knows. But as he sat in…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 27, 2024
Garden Tour Enchants; Proceeds Enrich Community
Garden enthusiasts and sun lovers came together on Thursday, June 20 for The Garden Club of Long Beach Island’s Outside Living Garden Tour and Art Show. The all-day event provided ticket holders with…
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Columns••June 27, 2024
Cold Water Last Week? Let’s Blame Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis
Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis. Boy were we ever cursing his name last week!
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Columns••June 27, 2024
New Scoop on Hurricanes Doesn’t Match Narratives; We Remain Among the Farmingest States
Long Beach Island’s greatest claim to summer fame, even beyond beaching, fishing, surfing, boating, crabbing, ice creaming, mini-golfing, coffee shop hopping, turbine hating and woozily high weekly…
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Opinion•June 27, 2024
Dear Hypocrite
Dear hypocrite: Do you envision yourself a constitutional originalist? Think again, we have changed the document 27 times. Rather, try to envision yourself a Ten Commandments originalist, a proponent…
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Opinion•June 27, 2024
Beyond Teen Night
In a 3 to 2 vote, the Beach Haven Borough Council voted to disband teen night. This decision was supported by a large majority of residents, and for valid reasons.
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Opinion•June 26, 2024
Downside of Pools
I’d like to ask that those who own swimming pools or are putting in a new pool to consider those of us who are at lower elevations. Our block in Long Beach Township was dotted with puddles this…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 26, 2024
Seaport Offers Summer Workshops, Cruises, Island Ferry Service
July has arrived and summer is hoppin’ in Tuckerton. As always, the Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum is offering a myriad of opportunities for family-friendly, educational fun, both indoors and…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 26, 2024
Reilly Trio Seeks to Make Biggy ’Work’ and Southern Regional Proud
Southern Regional High School golfer Paul Reilly is gearing up for a big tournament season this summer. In fact, he was in West Orange on June 26, practicing with his father and Southern golf coach…
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Opinion•June 26, 2024
Simple Mistake
You published a letter and photos (online) from Jack McNally about “Shoddy Work” last week. Did anyone ever think that it was a simple mistake?
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Sports••June 26, 2024
No Longer a Mysterious Boat, RS Feva Class Again Expected for SCYC Event
The Feva is back. Whether this year’s Surf City Yacht Club Junior Commodore’s Regatta will have more than four teams among the RS Feva class participating remains a mystery, even if the boat is not.
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Opinion•June 26, 2024
Editor Extraordinaire
A traditional “letter to the editor” this is not. Perhaps it should be more aptly called a “letter about the editor.” However, the editor in question is not from The SandPaper. She is an essential…
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News••June 26, 2024
Traffic Safety Begins With Knowing Rules of the Road
I’m willing to bet there are few people who don’t believe the message “share the road” is an important one that should be adhered to daily all year. And I’ll wager that there are few individuals who…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 26, 2024
Gantz Encounter: Abstract Expression on View at Wildflowers Too
At Wildflowers Too gallery in Barnegat Light through mid-July, the acrylic and mixed media paintings of contemporary artist Joan Gantz of Harvey Cedars are on display and for sale. The…
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News••June 26, 2024
Water Emergency Awareness Program Educates Public on Safety
Stay calm and float. Simple as it sounds, individuals caught in a rip current often do the opposite as they panic and fight the pull of the ocean taking them farther out from the shoreline.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 26, 2024
‘Puppy Pals Live’ at Surflight on July 1 Sure to Produce Howls of Laughter
Beach Haven’s Surflight Theatre will be going to the dogs on Monday, July 1 with a show called “Puppy Pals Live.”
