Developers undermine environmental protections
      If anyone doubts the inordinate influence the building and related industries have on our state legislators, consider their continuous and blatant efforts to weaken and even erase our environmental protection laws.
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Fly flag on July 27 in honor of Korean War veterans
      Another upcoming notable date will probably be lost in our allconsuming modern-day lifestyle. July 27 will mark the 55th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice.
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For the Record
      A letter to editor submitted by Cindy Zipf of Clean Ocean Action that appeared in the June 25 issue should have read: The entire Atlantic Coast contains about 1 1/2 years of gas. The published versions incorrectly state the supply to be 112 years of gas.
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Public thanked for response to M'wan Rotary food drive
      The Matawan Rotary community food drive was successful in raising both the awareness of local hunger and in collecting nonperishable foodstuffs for local food pantries. During the drive held June 25, canned and dried food, donated by the community, were collected by the members of the Matawan Rota...
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M'wan police chief fondly remembered by classmate
      What a great article about Matawan's new police chief. As a former Matawan High School graduate and classmate of James, I can't tell you how proud I am.
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Domestic ducks, geese are deserving of concern, caring
      Go to any pond or lake in the summer and you will see swimming among wild waterfowl, domestic ducks and geese. These birds - often white Pekin ducks or Mother Goose-type geese - were once Easter pets or the result of school hatching projects. No longer small and fuzzy, these domestic birds are d...
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Illegals are responsibility of their respective governments
      Illegals are exactly that, lawbreakers. What is all of the nitpicking about? If they want to live and work here, they have to abide by our laws. They have to be documented and proceed with the process of becoming legal. This means paying taxes and obeying the laws of the United States. Paying sale...
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Still time to claim economic stimulus payment
      It is not too late to file a return to claim an economic stimulus payment. The IRS urges people to file by Oct. 15 to ensure they receive a payment prior to year's end. Keep in mind that it can take up to eight weeks for the IRS to process the return and issue the payment. People must file a 2007 ...
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