WISPS OF LIGHT
WISPS OF LIGHT create an abstract design with these fireworks set off by the Grand Manan Fire Department at the Rotary Festival on August 6. (Arlene Benham photo)
August 10, 2017
Front Page Stories
Odd Fellows Hall to be revived
The former Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall, George Washington Lodge No. 23, in Pembroke is about to get a new lease on life.
Former lightkeeper recalls experiences
The allure of lighthouse keeping has intrigued people for a long time, but few fall so far under the spell as to take it up as a career. One of those rare people is Chris Mills from Ketch Harbour, N.S.
Downtown Calais to get facelift
The downtown district of Calais is going to receive a significant boost to its appearance over the coming few years as a result of a major project proposal by a partnership between David Seavey and Gary Young.
Canada eases reporting for private boats
The Canadian government recently streamlined its reporting requirements for private boaters who do not land in Canada.
Blueberry growers face uncertain future
“I never thought this would ever happen,” says Justin Day, 81, who has harvested his 100 acres of blueberry fields in Cooper for 50 years and whose father and grandfather before him had the fields, starting around 1900.
