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Arlene Benham

2013

Islanders mourn loss of iconic lighthouse

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...

2013

Teacher’s project changes lives

When Grand Manan English teacher Robert Griffin began a doctoral program in distance education, he had no idea what life-changing adventures it would lead to, for himself and for people thousands of miles away.

2013

Photos spark shark-killing investigation

A series of photos and video of dead sharks posted on social media and subsequently obtained by CBC has sparked an investigation by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

2013

Boatloads of whales being seen around bay this summer

Visitors to Grand Manan and the Bay of Fundy are being treated to some excellent whale-watching this summer. While North Atlantic right whales tend to arrive in numbers at the end of July or early August, other species have been here since May.

2013

Village celebrates new ownership of Swallowtail Light

About 60 people gathered at Swallowtail Point on July 7 to observe a historic moment as ownership of the lighthouse was transferred from the federal government to the Village of Grand Manan.

2013

Boys and Girls Club will run Grand Manan park

The New Brunswick provincial government announced on May 21 that the Anchorage Provincial Park, whose closure was announced in April, will operate for the 2013 season after all, under the management of the Grand Manan Boys and Girls Club.

2013

Islanders take action against proposal to reduce ferry service

When New Brunswick Premier David Alward was elected in 2010, his campaign promise to eliminate tolls on the Grand Manan ferry drew skepticism on the island, and when residents voted on the issue in last year's municipal election, opinions were strong and divided.