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Sky’s the Limit for These NJ Air Sports
Whether you’re a natural-born daredevil or a curious novice, extreme sports have a way of revealing life’s hidden thrills. White water rafting, high rope courses, and rock climbing are just a few of the many activities that will test your true courage. And while the challenges may feel daunting at times, the accomplishment of stepping outside of your comfort zone is always rewarding. For those looking to brave these feats, the Garden State offers plenty of outdoor adventures, including many from the most lauded category— air sports. Skydiving, paragliding, and parasailing in New Jersey provide a window both into the adrenaline rushes of extreme sports and the beautiful Garden State…
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Freeport-area schools limit spectators for indoor sports due to COVID spike
A gym without spectators during the Freeport Yarmouth boys’ basketball game at Freeport. Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer Spectators will be limited in indoor sporting events at the Regional School Unit 5 gym this winter due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. The guidelines, which were determined at Wednesday’s school board meeting, sets limits of six spectators per home player, four spectators per visiting player and a 40-person student-fan section. Regional School Unit 5 serves Freeport, Pownal and Durham. Basketball is the only sport that is held at the gym in the winter. The gym’s total capacity is around 700. “We are struggling throughout RSU 5 right now with our COVID cases,” said Superintendent…
