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Arlene Benham

2015

Lighthouses linked through ham radio

Grand Manan's Swallowtail Lighthouse was a focal point for some conversations spanning the globe on August 15 and 16, as three amateur radio operators set up shop to participate in the International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend (ILLW).

2015

Teen driver’s sentencing ‘a cautionary tale’

A year after a car crash killed one Grand Manan teen and injured four others, the driver of the vehicle was sentenced on July 15 in a case both Judge Henrik Tonning and defence lawyer David Lutz hope will provide a warning to others.

2015

Traveller brings message to island

A man with a message is walking around the Maritimes this summer, towing a cart decked with flags and exchanging inspiration with all he meets. In late June Mikael Champagne reached Grand Manan.

2015

Island courthouse closure may lead to lack of access to justice

One of the points of contention in the New Brunswick Liberal government's budget announced on March 31 is the closure of courthouses in St. Stephen, Sussex and Grand Manan. The Saint John Law Courts opened in 2013, and cases from these courts will be heard there beginning in October.

2015

Island cat steps out for mainland jaunt

Anyone who has had a beloved pet go astray knows the despairing fear that their furry family member is gone forever, and for too many this is the outcome. But a Grand Manan cat has beaten the odds on a nine-day mainland excursion, which has made him a bit of a local celebrity.

2015

Fire destroys home but not islander’s spirit

Not even a broken furnace could dampen the warm spirits on a cold March night at the Grand Manan Curling Club, where about 60 residents gathered for what was billed as "an evening of thankfulness," hosted by Wayne Green.

2015

Islander aims to expand rural broadband access

Building a better mousetrap is a common idea, particularly for many small businesses seeking to improve on advances in technology. Centering an entire project within its community of origin -- funding and all -- is a bit less common, but this is what Howard Small of Grand Manan is hoping to do...