Mayor Chris Bobbitt: Two decades of service shaped by community

As I was thinking about the topic of this month’s column, I was also thinking about the Memorial Day holiday. The big event of the long weekend is the...

Bordentown History: Francis Hopkinson, the flag, your money and the branding of America

When we think of the American flag’s origins, the name Betsy Ross typically springs to mind, conjuring images...

Complex Simplicity: Lessons from a recently spayed pet

By Lumi Dabbene I suppose I should begin by introducing myself—the name’s Lumi, and I’m a young dog who...

Donnie Black: Grandparents are grand!

This story goes out to all of the grandparents out there. I am so lucky to have had...

Bordentown History: Which side are you on?

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, many critics and historians evaluate the legacy...

Ilene Black: Famous last five-letter words

Wordle. I bet you’ve heard of it, played it, failed at it, triumphed over it, cursed at it and maybe even cheated on it....

Kevin Nerwinski: Shoulda, coulda, woulda is not a great plan during a pandemic

Several days before the start of the Easter and Passover holiday weekend, our Health Officer, Keith Levine, expressed his concern about the steady increase...

Schore to Please: A tale of a kite’s tail

It was Easter Sunday, one of the many holidays that I don’t celebrate. Since the sky was blue and the wind strong, I decided...

Helen Kull: Celebrating treasures

May 2022. Mother Nature continues to awaken from her winter rest, and is festively adorning herself in bright colors and dancing among a limitless...

Kelly: 10 questions with Hamilton painter Rebecca Swan

Rebecca Swan is a Hamilton-based artist and is full of energy, as is her work. Her large swirling colorful works are bright, bold and...

Dabbene: Ukraine is not weak!

When Russia moved into Ukraine with tanks and missiles in February, I was reminded… of a Seinfeld episode. If you watched the show, or...