For the week of January 4, 2011

Girlfriend facing assault charges
A man was rushed to hospital and a woman is facing charges after a New Year's Eve... 
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Bridgewater recommends more than doubling dog bylaw fees
Several fees associated with this town's dog bylaw will more than double if civic... 
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Museum seeks consultant to complete planning report
An agricultural museum in this rural community intends to hire a consultant to complete... 
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Appliance's busted water line causes damage to town home
It was an unnerving experience for two people inside a west-end home last week who... 
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Preservation Trust Society to turn funds over to new foundation
An agreement has been reached between the provincial government and the Bluenose... 
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School board schedules public meetings
The South Shore Regional School Board has scheduled a series of public meetings. 
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Teens accused of targeting parked cars in Bridgewater
Two teens will be in court later this month accused of stealing items from parked cars... 
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Local actress going to legendary movie festival
Molly Dunsworth is off to Park City, Utah. 
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Board considering ways to help engage students
The South Shore Regional School Board (SSRSB) is doing some soul searching about... 
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Nursing student donates right kidney to cousin
An overwhelmingly generous university student from the Bridgewater area gave an ailing... 
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Techs ask school board to bring libraries into 21st century
The South Shore Regional School Board has been encouraged to bring its libraries... 
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Public opinion sought on parking meter bylaw
This town is seeking public opinion before deciding what to do about its parking... 
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  Ocean technology firm secures science grant from Ottawa
A Canadian government agency that conducts scientific research and development... 
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Sucker Lake sport fishing opened New Year's Day
Anglers can enjoy casting a line in Lunenburg County's Sucker Lake for rainbow... 
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Fishermen hit with devastating losses
Roughly 48 per cent of fishermen in Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 33 suffered "significant"... 
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Councillor wants updated photos on town website
Months after mentioning it at a briefing session, town Councillor David Mitchell... 
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Chester-area grant requests pending
Chester Municipal Council is waiting to finalize a series of grants until it approves... 
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