For the week of June 2, 2009

New Germany wants answers
The New Germany Elementary School advisory council (SAC) is asking Education ... 
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Teen pedestrian killed
A 17-year-old boy was killed May 27 when he was struck by a vehicle while walking in ... 
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Justice centre opening later this month
Staff at the Bridgewater courthouse will soon be packing boxes.  
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Heritage Weekend antique evaluation among highlights
The 250th anniversary of Chester's settlement hits its full stride this month.  
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  South Shore targeted by NDP
If you've happened to notice NDP leader Darrell Dexter is spending quite a bit of time on ... 
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Lighthouse staff win national awards
Lighthouse staff recently received national recognition, bringing home three awards and a ... 
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  Overseeing the catch
Sea water gushes as the lobster trap clears the surface and Fishery Officer Stewart Collie ... 
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Mayor silenced by surgery
Mayor Laurence Mawhinney isn't talking. At least not very much.  
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Blandford fish plant open again
It's not quite what it was in its heyday, but the fish plant in Blandford is open for business.  
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  Bridgewater makes case to maintain residential rate
Town council here shifted more numbers last week to avoid hiking the residential ... 
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Big Tancook school being assessed for closure
Big Tancook Elementary School has taken a small step toward the giant leap of ... 
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  Premier says election is still two-party race
With the count-down for the 2009 provincial election nearing its final days, Premier ... 
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  Candidates face off in Lunenburg
It was standing room only at the Lunenburg fire hall last Thursday evening as four ... 
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  Public forum topics include highways, curfews, economy
Candidates running in Lunenburg West promise twinning of Highway 103 with one ... 
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  Chester hosts all-candidates' forum
About 80 people turned out to hear what Chester-St. Margarets candidates had to say ... 
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Adult high school spared
The Lunenburg Adult High School in Bridgewater has been spared the axe.  
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Improvement group approves consultant
A decade ago the Village of Chester Tourist and Development Association (VOCTADA) ... 
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  Council gives go-ahead to continue with trail resurfacing
Trails and open space coordinator Laura Barkhouse wants to see every trail in the Municipality ... 
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Council could send indoor pool issue back to public
The indoor pool debate may very well be coming back to the public before any decision ... 
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Healthy aging seminar
A healthy aging and nutrition expert is making an appearance in Bridgewater to talk ... 
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NDP, Birdsall differ on school closures
The provincial NDP and its candidate in the Lunenburg area are singing different tunes ... 
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Council pre-approves ball field funding
The cry of "play ball" may soon be heard once again Lunenburg.  
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Municipality to incorporate activity in sustainability plan
The Municipality of Lunenburg county has asked its integrated community sustainability ... 
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  Municipality threatens to withdraw administrative services from hiking group
Members of the South Shore Hiking Club were in disbelief when the Municipality of ... 
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Lieutenant-governor presents awards
On May 26 Lt.-Gov. Mayann E. Francis paid a visit to Lunenburg High School to present ... 
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Mahone Bay continues sustainability process
Hindsight is often 20/20, but what if people come together to create a clear vision ... 
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Sea Coast HVAC buys former tourist bureau
A heating, ventilation and air-conditioning company purchased the former tourist bureau ... 
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4-H winners from local club
A pair of county 4-H'ers picked up communications-related honours after recent ... 
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  Covey Island Boatworks optimistic about future
President of Covey Island Boatworks John Steele confirmed last week the business ... 
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Policy governing prominent Lunenburgers approved
Town council has approved a procedural policy that outlines the manner through which ... 
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Funding approved for Kaulback Street upgrade
Lunenburg has received approval of a funding request to complete the replacement of ... 
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Five volunteers honoured
Local societies honoured the work of five long-time volunteers who have died by planting ... 
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RCMP Name the Puppy contest selects French school entry
École de la Rive-Sud was one of a handful of 2009 national winners of the popular ... 
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4-H'ers win provincial awards to attend national conferences
You know you're into 4-H when it becomes a full-time job.  
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Shelter taps grant to make upgrades
Patching of a leaky roof and a bathroom overhaul are the latest upgrades to a refuge for ... 
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