For the week of July 28, 2009

  Fraser ships out
Dozens of people, some clapping, watched the decommissioned Fraser being towed ... 
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Investigator says cause of house fire is undetermined
Due to the extent of damage, it's unclear as to what caused a Church Road house to ... 
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Drugstores noticing increase in antiseptic sales
The recent confirmation that H1N1 (swine flu) is circulating on the South Shore ... 
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Ottawa funds Bridgewater's automotive extravaganza
An annual automotive extravaganza hosted in town next month is getting a financial ... 
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Residents violate sewage agreement
At least two village homes are facing penalties for not bringing their sewage systems ... 
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  Health program helps patients live with chronic illness
South Shore Health (SSH) is launching a new program to help people cope with ... 
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Cash going to cemetery improvements
The town has come up with a new project for its round-up fund.  
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Chester day care still waiting
Becky Scott has waited more than a dozen years for a day-care facility in Chester ... 
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  Long Hill Road residents can expect construction to start soon
It could be a difficult summer for residents of Long Hill Road, but they can consider it ... 
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Fisherman fined $2,500
A Terrance Bay man was fined $2,500 July 22 after he admitted breaking the rules ... 
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Honouring those who gave all
Mahone Bay's mayor is on a quest for information.  
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Charge laid against officer involved in police car crash
A Motor Vehicle Act charge has been laid against a veteran Bridgewater Police officer ... 
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Seniors get lesson in scooter safety
Jim Boughen watches carefully as he navigates his way up and over a traffic hazard.  
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Environmentalist challenges NDP on uranium
When the New Democratic Party swept an orange wave throughout Nova Scotia ... 
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Homework guidelines in limbo
The Department of Education has deep-sixed its plans to standardize homework ... 
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  Young Lunenburg 'salt' does second tall ship stint
Andrew Falkenham grew up in Lunenburg with the ocean almost at his doorstep.  
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Vandals damage gate on horse pasture
Mounties are investigating an unusual complaint of property damage in First Peninsula.  
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  Training experiences foster love of the sea
It's quite possible Janelle Dorey was born to sail, it just took her a little while to ... 
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Adult programs look to increase participation
VON Lunenburg County Branch is hoping to increase participation in a pair of ... 
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Police enforce new policy for skateboard violators
Police are cracking down after a number of mischief and assault complaints were ... 
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  Girls learn about life on smallest of tall ships
There's a lot more to sailing than just learning the ropes.  
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Lack of roseate terns disappointing
It's been three years since the last confirmed sighting of roseate terns in Mahone Bay. 
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Satellite dish stolen in New Ross
Mounties are investigating an unusual case of theft in the New Ross area.  
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Anterless deer permits waived in Zone 2A
Individuals wanting to hunt antlerless deer in certain sections of Lunenburg and ... 
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  Seaplane enthusiasts gather in New Germany
Mervin Zinck always wanted to fly a plane so he bought one - sort of.  
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