2012
Spirit of season shines on
This holiday season, despite the poor economy, the spirit of Christmas is evident in Charlotte County and Washington County as people give to neighbors who are less fortunate.
Community & Events
2012
County residents pitch in to offer Hurricane Sandy relief
Hurricane Sandy did little more than blow a bit in Washington County, but that has not hampered the efforts of business owners, public safety personnel and others to lend help to neighboring states in need.
2012
License policy stirs protest on Grand Manan
Tempers and the weather both were threatening on November 13 as members of the Grand Manan Fishermen's Association (GMFA) gathered at the office for a speakerphone meeting with MP John Williamson regarding the sale of lobster licenses away from Grand Manan.
2012
Bounty claimed by Superstorm Sandy
The tall ship that had been a centerpiece for this year's Eastport Pirate Festival was a victim of Hurricane Sandy in the early morning hours of October 29.
2012
Servicemen reflect on personal impact of 9/11
As this year's Veterans Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies are observed in the U.S. and Canada, more of the military service personnel are veterans of the war in Afghanistan.
2012
Servicemen reflect on personal impact of 9/11
As this year's Veterans Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies are observed in the U.S. and Canada, more of the military service personnel are veterans of the war in Afghanistan. Events on September 11, 2001, led to that war, which has now lasted over 10 years and is
2012
Talk critiques salmon farming
Well-known biologist and environmental activist Alexandra Morton brought her salmon-farming presentation to Grand Manan on October 17, when she spoke to a small audience of about 20 at the Grand Manan Museum. Morton hails from Echo Bay, B.C.