For the week of August 31, 2010

Scrapping of Fraser breaks deal, says ship's former owner
Ex-ownership of a decommissioned warship that spent a dozen years berthed on ... 
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Elementary cafeteria delayed until October
Bridgewater Elementary School's new cafeteria is about six weeks behind schedule ... 
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Cash spent to connect water services
This town's arm's-length water utility has spent unbudgeted money to share in ... 
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Vehicles damaged on Chester street
The RCMP are looking for those responsible for damaging eight vehicles in Chester ... 
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Chester village census coming
The Village of Chester commission is planning on distributing a census. 
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French school opens next week
When you've waited years, what's another day?  
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Change of courts stalls drug trial until 2011
A change in courts has delayed the trial of three people charged in connection ... 
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Class Afloat skips town for Montreal
It's official. West Island College Class Afloat has completely severed its ties with ... 
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Father and son on probation after neighbourhood dispute
A father and son from New Canada will spend a year on probation in connection ... 
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Senator responds to questions about fund
Liberal Senator Wilfred Moore has responded to recent comments made by Prime ... 
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Bluenose II owes its existence to preservation trust
Had it not been for the Bluenose II Preservation Trust, there would likely be no ... 
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Jailed for breaching conditional sentence
Breaching his conditional sentence order three ways and for a third time has landed ... 
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  Fuel-soaked soil in Lower Branch removed
While it probably cost $600 for the South Shore Truck Centre to use its own gear to ... 
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Helicopter to spray herbicide on AbitibiBowater lands
A helicopter will start spraying herbicide on AbitibiBowater lands in eastern Lunenburg ... 
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Liberal leader weighs in on woodlot policy
The Dexter government cut short lines of communication with private woodlot owners ... 
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Bayswater Beach returns to normal
It looks as if Bayswater Beach has bounced back to form following what many thought ... 
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Elevators go down at South Shore Regional Hospital
South Shore Health has requested provincial funding to replace the two elevators ... 
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Accused of breaching conditional sentence
A Hubbards man stands accused of breaching his conditional sentence order just ... 
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Computer course planned for Chester area
The Chester recreation and parks department is bringing back its computer training ... 
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Park View road nearly ready for parking
If all goes according to plan, there will be a new student parking area at this region's ... 
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Riverport fire chief retires 23-year-run ends
Nothing in life lasts forever. No one knows that more than ... 
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Tenant charged with arson
The man who was living in a Lunenburg apartment building which was damaged by ... 
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Seniors' apartment renovation part of bigger announcement
There's more in the offing than just news of a renovation to a senior citizens' ... 
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Camaraderie key element to youth diabetic camp
Diabetes is a disorder that knows no age limits. 
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Town legislates green spaces
The term "community gardens" was added to bylaw wording, while properties off ... 
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'Wily' beast spotted on Lunenburg trail
Gordon March is likely going to be a bit more vigilant from now on when he goes ... 
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Second Story offering positive aging programs
Starting in September, Second Story Women's Centre will host two programs designed ... 
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New director officially introduced
The new director of public works was formally introduced to municipal council ... 
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Church Boys League celebrates 50 years
Paul Young does not mince words when he talks about the impact St. James Church ... 
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Chester tourism budget approved
Chester Municipal Council has approved a tourism budget of $77,800. 
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