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Opinion••May 25, 2026
E Pluribus Unum: Individually and Collectively
On a full-length mirrored glass, Using tape please make one pass
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News••May 25, 2026
Marlin and Tuna Club Marks 75 Years
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club, which has been a mainstay since a group of fishermen who had long fished the area recognized the need for, and benefit…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 24, 2026
A Retro Rally of Peace, Love and Vintage Volkswagens
With Old Barney rising above the trees, the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park parking lot appeared to be a portal into the past – lined with decked-out vintage Volkswagen vans with nostalgic baby-blue…
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News••May 23, 2026
Fisherman’s Cottage With Colorful History Gets Charming Redo
Hello readers: I’m so excited to introduce a new column in The SandPaper for summer 2026 called “Still Standing.” As a longtime admirer of the vintage homes that dot Long Beach Island – and the lucky…
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Columns••May 22, 2026
With the Official Unofficial Start, We Think Back and Aim to Make Every Minute Count This Summer
Despite the fact that we needed three layers of clothing and a hot thermos to leave the house almost every morning of May on LBI, Memorial Day weekend, the “unofficial start to summer,” is here. And…
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News•May 21, 2026
Southern Ocean County Pays Tribute on Memorial Day Weekend
This Memorial Day – marking 55 years since the holiday was fixed to the last Monday in May – honors those who gave their lives in service to a grateful nation, tracing its roots to Decoration Day and…
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News••May 21, 2026
Water Safety Reminder Makes Splash as LBI Dives Into Summer Mode
Warm sunshine and blue-green water framed the 20th Street beach in Ship Bottom, providing the perfect backdrop for a reminder that despite ocean temps still being on the chilly side, water safety is…
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News••May 21, 2026
No Decision on Salt Shack Application; Next Meeting June 3
Following four hours of testimony from the applicant, project professionals and the public, the Ship Bottom Land Use Board carried an application that would transform the Hochstrasser’s Marina site…
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Sports••May 21, 2026
Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim to Have Three Heats This Summer
If the resident piping plovers and weather cooperate, the Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim will have its place in Barnegat Light again this summer, and registration for the event is ongoing right now.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 21, 2026
A Love Story That Really Blossomed on Stage
Ten years ago, Eve Brescia could be seen performing in Barnegat High School Bengal Players musical productions as well as choir concerts.
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Opinion•May 21, 2026
E-Bikes Over-Regulated
On Gov. Murphy’s final day in office, he signed a bill creating the strictest e-bike regulations on Earth. The law eliminates New Jersey’s previous three-class system, lumping slow, pedal-assist…
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News••May 21, 2026
Barnegat Light Calls for Aid to Fire Co., Prepares for EV Charging Stations
The Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Co. needs help, Mayor Ed Wellington announced during the caucus session of the borough council on Wednesday, May 13.
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Opinion•May 21, 2026
Right Direction
The upcoming election is less than two weeks away, and the future of Ship Bottom is on the line.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 21, 2026
LaStella Brothers Light Up the Night at Hollow Pines
As golden hour sunlight shone through the pines and poured through windows on Saturday evening, it felt like summer had arrived early. Whether it was the weather or the LaStella Brothers’ feel-good…
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Columns••May 20, 2026
Alexa Tabbacchino’s ‘Evergreen’ Is Breath of Fresh Air in Face of Surreality
And we’re back after a long, bitterly cold winter – one that we hope has finally unclenched its jaws for good. As things warm up and the Island breathes a collective sigh, there’s also a final…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 20, 2026
A Few More (Good) Mini Golf Challengers Wanted
Only 23.6% of challengers through seven seasons of “Can You Beat Biggy?” have been successful at defeating The SandPaper’s resident mini golf pro and “Holey Moley” Season 3 finalist. However, that…
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News••May 20, 2026
Honor Chair Keeps Fallen, Missing Present
An American flag rises behind it, and the horizon stretches before it. A simple wooden chair outside the firehouse in Surf City looks ordinary at first glance, but the careful ceremony and solemn…
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Opinion•May 20, 2026
TOPS Honors
On April 18, I was crowned as this year’s TOPS New Jersey state queen. For those of you unfamiliar with the organization, TOPS stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly and is an international organization…
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Opinion••May 20, 2026
Celebrate a Vibrant Spring, Especially on LBI
We are finally progressing through the explosive growth spurt that occurs each spring. With the outdoor season finally here, I was reflecting on the recent Earth Day celebrations and the ongoing…
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News••May 20, 2026
Barnegat Officers Attend Leadership Academy
The Barnegat Township Police Department has announced that Det. Sgt. Vincent Damiano and Lt. Jeffery Ryan recently graduated from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Command and…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 20, 2026
Beneficial Animal Friends Visit Barnegat Library
They say a dog is a man’s best friend, but a couple of different species were in the running on Thursday, May 14 when mini therapy animals from Ana’s World of Minis visited the Barnegat branch of the…
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Opinion••May 20, 2026
My Beloved Wife Died of ALS – This May, Don’t Look Away
In December 2006, I lost my wife, Judith, my best friend and the bravest person I ever met, to a silent hit man known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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News••May 20, 2026
Little Egg Harbor Residents Cite Speeding, Safety Issues on Center Street
At Little Egg Harbor’s May 14 township committee meeting, multiple residents confronted the committee in hopes of remedying issues affecting their daily lives living on or near Center Street.
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News••May 20, 2026
Petition Calls for Three-Year Moratorium on New Data Centers in NJ
A petition available to sign on the Pinelands Alliance website asks New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherill to enact a three-year moratorium on new data center approvals while the state conducts a…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 20, 2026
Reflecting on Three Decades of Little Egg Harbor Library
Few places in Little Egg Harbor Township remain the same as they were just 30 years ago. But one place, while it has evolved alongside the town, remains the reliable community hub it was when its…
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Sports••May 20, 2026
Lack of Offense Dashes Southern’s Hopes in Conference Tourney
After winning just two of the first 10 games of the season, Southern Regional found an offensive rhythm and got the timely hits needed to win four games in a row.
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Opinion•May 20, 2026
Great Fit
I have known John Hiros and his family for almost 20 years and support him for Ship Bottom Borough Council. We live on the same street. John is former self-employed business owner, well versed in all…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 20, 2026
Art Notes, May 20
Marine Meeting: “Washed Upon the Shore” is an art exhibit coming soon to the meeting room of the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City.
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Sports••May 20, 2026
Southern Regional Girls Snag Track and Field Sectional Crown
When the vast majority of a track and field team’s points are scored by underclassmen, it bodes well for the future. No doubt Southern Regional girls coach Brian Zatorski is quite happy right now.
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Business••May 20, 2026
Terraces at Seacrest Welcomes Back a Familiar Face
The Terraces at Seacrest Village in Little Egg Harbor Township has announced the return of Kelly Reilly as the assisted living community’s new executive director. Reilly, who previously served in the…
