Habitat reaches out to find veteran in need
      Western Monmouth Habitat for Humanity has been building homes for qualified families in our area since 1989. As a result of 24 projects to date, this local affiliate has helped families comprised of 39 adults and 51 children in western Monmouth County.
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Newspaper serves the community very well
      I am writing in response to a letter to the editor that criticized a Greg Bean column and then turned against Greater Media Newspapers ("Time for Newspaper Columnist to End the Bush Bashing," News Transcript, Feb. 18, 2009). The first part of the letter addressedMr. Bean's column.
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State senator says points made in her guest column were accurate
      I would like to briefly set the record straight in response to (Department of Community Affairs) Commissioner Joseph Doria's allegations related to my opinion editorial of the new affordable housing law and regulations ("Senator Misses Key Points On Affordable Housing," Your Turn, News Transcript,...
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Being a first aid squad member has many benefits for residents
      A new year, coupled with the troubled economy, has many New Jerseyans re-examining their future and re-evaluating priorities. One sure way to positively impact many lives, including your own, is to join your local volunteer first aid squad.
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