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HISTORIC HOME DAMAGED BY FIRE
A historic home dating back to the age of sail has been destroyed by fire. Over the noon hour of March 31, Hantsport firefighters were paged to a possible structure fire in the 14000 block of Highway 1 in Hants Border. Billowing black smoke could be...
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`A GESTURE OF PARTNERSHIP, SOLIDARITY, AND FRIENDSHIP'
Several growers in Jamaica who saw their yam fields devastated by a hurricane have received a helping hand from Rotary clubs and an Annapolis Valley farmer. Josh Oulton, of TapRoot and Noggins Corner farms in Kings County, visited Jamaica for a week...
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Prescott House closure `devastating'
The former senior heritage interpreter at Prescott House Museum says news that it will be closing permanently came as a surprise to everyone. The announcement is “devastating” because so much is being lost, Margrete Kristiansen said in a March 18...
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`THE CUTS DON'T MAKE SENSE'
Arts, culture, and heritage play a vital role in the Nova Scotia economy and in the lives of everybody that calls the province home. That was the message at the Save Arts and Culture Wolfville rally, one of several Culture is Critical rallies held...
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Tritons keeping legacy alive
There was a period of adjustment, but swimmers with the Wolfville Tritons are beginning to feel at home in Windsor. The swim club, which was based out of Acadia University's pool, learned 13 months ago the educational institute was closing the...
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RISING COSTS PRESENT CHALLENGES
The Nova Scotia SPCA is calling on the public for donations to support its work caring for animals in need. Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) shelter liaison Alicia Avendano, a veterinary assistant by profession, said...
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`A TAIL-WAGGING RETREAT'
Bradley Eaglestone's eyes light up as he looks around the inside of a vacant Falmouth property that once housed Bits N Bridles Tack and Feed Store. His enthusiasm is infectious as he describes the top-of-the-line amenities he has planned for each...
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`WE HAVE TO BRAVE THE COLD'
Despite frigid temperatures, people braved the cold Jan. 24 to rub shoulders with hockey legends and watch the game they love. Retired NHLer Brian Skrudland, who was part of the 1986 Stanley Cup-winning Montreal Canadiens, was among the stars who...
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Maritime fiddling legend receives lifetime membership
A man regarded as a Maritime fiddling legend has been honoured with a lifetime membership by a Kings County club that he has played an integral role in for almost 40 years. Keith Ross, who is 90, was honoured with a lifetime membership by the Kings...
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`I really want her to be known'
A grieving mother is hoping the children's book she has published brings smiles to faces and highlights her daughter's personality. Courtney Harnish, who lives in Windsor, started writing the book after the sudden loss of her bubbly and bright...
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