For the week of May 25, 2010

LaHave salmon returns in 2009 were lowest ever recorded
The future looks grim for the dwindling salmon population spawning in the LaHave ... 
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  Ottawa assists with Bridgewater Legion's facelift
Ottawa will cover the $23,000 cost of a facelift to Bridgewater's Legion, the federal ... 
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MP Keddy 'comfortable' with federal rules for expenses
Local MP Gerald Keddy questions whether it's necessity to broaden the mandate ... 
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Accident victim awarded over $92,000 for injuries
A former garbage truck worker crushed between two vehicles in 2001 has been ... 
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Caught driving while prohibited
He wasn't going far, but he wasn't supposed to be driving at all. 
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Halifax, Hubbards disagree over funding issues
Come July the Hubbards volunteer fire department will no longer be responding ... 
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  Design plans unveiled for Bluenose Academy
Lunenburg's new Primary to Grade 9 school could be the province's first to achieve ... 
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  Lifestyle centre's $33.5-million capital budget plan authorized
Municipalities have authorized the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre's $33.5 ... 
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Camper trailer taken from New Germany
They know it's gone, they just aren't certain when it disappeared. 
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Waste site seeks approval for $3.9-million budget
The Lunenburg Regional Community Recycling Centre is asking its owners for ... 
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Creeping into ex's home nets three months in jail
Slipping into his ex's home to have a look around at 5 a.m. has netted a Wileville ... 
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Robbery case heading for judge and jury
A man accused of robbing a West Dublin senior in his home for a second time is ... 
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Canada Post honours pioneer of postal code
Canada Post honoured a pioneer of the nation's postal code at the opening of ... 
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  Mahone Bay inks deal to buy wind power
Mahone Bay is taking the plunge into renewable energy. 
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Police warn drivers to lock cars
Police in Bridgewater are once again reminding people to lock their cars following ... 
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Lunenburg solar-panel appeal rejected
The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSURB) has dismissed an appeal of a ... 
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Admits driving dangerously without a licence
A Chester Basin teen won't be licenced to drive any time soon after admitting he ... 
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Class Afloat going back to sea this fall
Class Afloat will be back on the high seas again this fall. 
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Patients able to walk away from treadmill
Patients requiring an exercise echocardiogram will soon be able to say "goodbye" ... 
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Bail hearing delayed for accused home invader
A bail hearing has been put off until next month for a man accused of being ... 
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Verge House sets up on-site transition program to The Ark
For the first time, the Verge House transition program has established an on-site ... 
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Municipality adopts credit card policy
The Municipality of Lunenburg is recommending the adoption of a policy around staff ... 
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Section of Lighthouse Route suggested for upgrade
A group of residents want the Municipality of Lunenburg to step in to help get ... 
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  Council clears Baptists to start church construction
This town has cleared Baptists to go ahead with constructing a new church off ... 
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  Shannex's noise cure satisfies Bridgewater town officials
Town officials say they're satisfied Shannex has dealt with lighting and noise ... 
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  Girl hurt in crash
A 16-year-old girl was taken to hospital after a single-car crash in Chelsea. 
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Bikes stolen from Bush Island
County RCMP are asking for public assistance to locate those responsible for the ... 
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Celebrating Mahone Bay's treasures
Instead of painting Mahone Bay this summer, visitors will have the chance to ... 
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Bridgewater talks about capping number of taxis
This town is talking about limiting the number of taxis as a possible method to ... 
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Farmers' market close for Chester
If all goes to plan there will be a farmers' market in the village this spring. 
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Government awards funding for shelter, Jaws of Life, generator
The projects of three Lunenburg County fire departments will see about half the ... 
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Crumbs program helps feed the hungry
A little can go a long way, especially when your aim is feeding the hungry. 
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  Residents aim to take back Miller Point Peace Park
When Carmen Fraser walks in Miller Point Peace Park, he has fond memories ... 
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Councillor calls for removal of passing lane
Two years ago the province removed a passing lane in front of New Ross Consolidated ... 
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Council approves demolition permit for fire-damaged house
Lunenburg council has accepted a number of recommendations from the heritage ... 
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