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By Sarah FertschStaff Writer A dark auditorium is illuminated by a single spotlight over a red bubble. The audience is abuzz with anticipation, and iconic block letters on the far right hint at what’s to come. Attendees of all ages flip open notebooks and review the...When “never again” isn’t long enough
By Bill Quain A personal note to my readers: I created the Six Words on a Boardwalk Bench column to create a “community billboard.” I’d like my six words to bring a new perspective to the table. This week was supposed to be my last column in the “Cutting College...Retired Brigantine native trades classroom for the beach
By Julia Train It might not be summer anymore, but sand castles can still be built. After retiring in 2020 from being a high school math teacher for 33.5 years, Tom Jones, a Brigantine native, transferred his teaching skills to his passion for building sand castles....Summer of ’65, Episode 19
Dylan calls the Hawks at Tony Mart’s By Bill Kelly Few events in the history of rock ‘n’ roll are considered more significant than when Bob Dylan plugged in his guitar, went electric and began playing with the Hawks, better known by the name they...Ocean City Firsts
A Look Back at Ocean CityBy Fred Miller 1880—First public sale of lots 1880—First hotel—The Brighton 1881—First postmaster—William H. Burrell 1881—First doctor—Gilbert E. Palen 1882—First school—built on Central Avenue 1883—First bridge to mainland opens 1884—First...
