Arlene Benham

Frustration peaked among stranded islanders on April 4, when the Grand Manan Adventure experienced mechanical problems, resulting in cancellation of the last two round trips of the day.

Some Grand Manan residents are once again voicing concern about the island's air ambulance service following a December 29 medevac in which six hours elapsed between the decision to fly a patient out and her arrival at Saint John Regional Hospital.

A piece of Grand Manan history was lost on November 19 when the Grand Harbour lighthouse, long an icon of island scenery, collapsed in that night's gale. In recent years islanders had speculated whether the crumbling structure would survive one more winter...