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Susan Esposito

2007

Area residents dig in against Bayside quarry

The Charlotte County chapter of the Conservation Council of New Brunswick (CCNB), in a January 8 press release, is calling for a public consultation regarding the aggregate quarry operated for Charlotte County Ports Ltd. by Jamer Materials at Bayside on the St. Croix River.

2006

Christmas reawakens spirit of giving

The spirit of Christmas is being shared in acts of neighborly goodwill in Washington and Charlotte counties. Donors of all ages and many faiths made the extra effort to help make the holiday season a happy one for others.

2006

More families, elderly turning to food pantries

Christmas is the time of year when people feel compelled to help, not just family and friends, but others in need. Local food pantries can always use another dollar or can of food, particularly with the increasing need by families and the elderly for assistance.

2006

Longer coyote hunt part of county effort to restore deer herd

The Washington County Conservation Association (WCCA) is sponsoring a three-and-a-half month winter coyote hunt this year to help reduce the depressed deer herd's chief predator.

2006

Sheriff’s bid won by Smith; TABOR nixed

Voter turnout was high on November 7, Election Day, in Washington County, where the most talked about and publicized race involved the battle for the sheriff's seat and where the incumbent governor is not popular with local citizens.

2006

Grand Manan riot defendants make self-defense claim

The jury trial is under way of the five Grand Manan men charged in a July 22 incident in which a group of about 40 islanders attacked a smaller group of islanders and mainlanders whom they suspected of dealing in drugs.

2006

Doucet named new fisheries minister of revamped agency

The MLA for Charlotte-The Isles is heading the new Department of Fisheries for New Brunswick. Liberal Rick Doucet of St. George was sworn in on Tuesday, October 3, as the Minister of Fisheries. One of the first actions by new Premier Shawn Graham was to separate the Department of Fisheries...