Stakeholders should participate in Bayshore Plan
      We wish to publicly thank The Independent for publishing its recent article (Hazlet Alliance: Bayshore Plan Hinges on Cooperation, Feb. 6) by Jamie Romm. You have performed an invaluable service by increasing public awareness and promoting renewed dialogue throughout the entire Bayshore community ...
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Ministerium pantry extends thanks to local markets
      For the second year in a row, the Keyport and Aberdeen Stop & Shop supermarkets have shown their commitment and support to our organization by their very generous donations.
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Store picketers invading right to free enterprise
      Are we now going back to the early '20s so that the unions can force stores to join them as the Mafia did? I believe in the rights of the store owners not to join unions if they don't desire to. I do not believe the unions should be allowed to picket stores to try to force them to join.
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Owners need to be cautious during Valentine's season
      Warning to pet owners: danger lurks in your Valentine's Day candy box. In the weeks leading to Valentine's Day, large quantities of chocolates and candies are purchased. Before heading to your local retailer for your "goodies" purchase, remember that most of these treats are extremely harmful to ...
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