SCOTT PILLING staff Jatinder Bakshi and his wife, Tejinder, take a stroll through the flea market at the Baron Arts Center in Woodbridge on Saturday. More ... McGuire gets life for murder, dismemberment She will be 101 years old when she is eligible for parole BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       Melanie McGuire, a 34-year-old former fertility clinic nurse who was found guilty in April in the first degree of killing her husband, William McGuire, in their Woodbridge Center Plaza apartment, was sentenced to life in prison July 19. More ... Defense attorneys vow to appeal verdict Melanie McGuire was sentenced to life for the murder of her husband BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       NEW BRUNSWICK - Defense attorneys for Melanie McGuire said they are optimistic about her appeal process. "We have full confidence that we can win this," Joseph Tacopina said. McGuire was sentenced July 19 for the murder and dismemberment of her husband, William McGuire, in 20... More ... A.G. has come a long way in a short time East Brunswick native shares her goals for law enforcement effort BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       Growing up in East Brunswick, Middlesex County, in a family steeped in public service, Anne Milgram knew early on that she would follow a similar path. "I definitely grew up in a family that strongly valued public service," said Milgram, who took office last month as New Jersey's at... More ... Council to hold hearing on OTW liquor license Hearing may decide whether liquor license can be transferred BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - The Township Council will hold a public forum on the transfer of the liquor license for the state-of-the-art off-track wagering (OTW) facility in Fords on July 31. "Because of the interest on the OTW facility, the council wanted to afford the opportunity to the publi... More ... Anticipation the name of the game at Potter party Hundreds gather at bookstore to get hands on final installment BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       EDISON - If you're reading this, you may already know what has happened. You may have already learned of the mystery and excitement, death and sorrow that has surrounded the final chapter in a decade-long adventure. More ... Bargain hunting      SCOTT PILLING staff The flea market held at the Barron Arts Center had a good turnout on July 21. More ... Middlesex County Fair Aug. 6-12 in E. Brunswick       The 2007 Middlesex County Fair will take place Aug. 6-12 at the fairgrounds at 655 Cranbury Road in East Brunswick. Amateur crafters, artists, photographers, bakers, canners, and those who sew are invited to take part in "home arts" competitions at the event. There are also categories f... More ... Precocious kids liven up congressman's library visit Rep. Mike Ferguson read to youngsters at Woodbridge Library BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Kids say the darnedest things. Congressman Michael Ferguson [R-12] learned that firsthand when he received an earful of questions and random facts from a roomful of kids ranging in age from 4 to 7 during a pit stop at the Woodbridge Public Library on July 20. More ... Deadline to register for Sr. Olympics draws near Twp. to host games for the first time; deadline is Aug. 3 BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - As township officials prepare the various venues throughout the township for the Senior Olympics this September, seniors are reminded to register for the games. All New Jersey seniors 50 years old and up are encouraged to participate. More ... Woman opens doors on first community DNA lab DNA testing service offers customer service and scientific testing BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       METUCHEN - Visitors downtown can now get more than a double half-caf mocha latté and a great panini. Peace of mind is being served in Metuchen. So says Mary Sullivan, the owner/operator of New Jersey's first community-based DNA testing service - that's right, DNA, as in the b... More ... One last 'ooh-rah' for St. Peter's ROTC Avenel Marines gave $3,500 to send ROTC members to boot camp BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - It was either "lay their heads down and die" or "go out with a huge bang" for the cadets of the Marine Junior ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) of St. Peter the Apostle High School in New Brunswick. In the end, the 20 cadets - ranging in age from 15 to 18 - he... More ...