Second local municipality declines to fund Bridgewater hospital’s re-development effort

MAHONE BAY — This small South Shore town is the latest local municipality to decline making a financial contribution to...

Resident accused of falsely activating boat’s emergency beacon several times deemed unfit to stand trial

BRIDGEWATER — Provincial court here determined a Lunenburg County woman accused of falsely activating a boat’s emergency beacon several times...

Performing arts hub prepares to re-open this summer

CHESTER — The cost to restore an arts and culture hub in this community is estimated to be $4 million,...

New Mahone Nursing Home welcomes international health care workers

MAHONE BAY — MacLeod Group, which operates about a dozen nursing and retirement living homes in Nova Scotia, is looking...

LighthouseNOW reporter receives Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee award

LIGHTHOUSENOW STAFF

BRIDGEWATER — Longtime LighthouseNOW reporter Keith Corcoran is among recipients of Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee awards presented by...

War vet helping feed the hungry in Lunenburg

LUNENBURG – “It’s just a blissfully simple idea,” said David Jarvis.

Jarvis, also known as Jarvo, has brought together a community...

The decline of the blackpoll warbler

The blackpoll warbler is a bird that I get to see every year, usually in the fall, as they are...

The caring habit of listening

We have many kinds of relationships. Some we choose, such as with our friends. Others are created through work, volunteering,...

Oh, for the love of lobster!

SOUTH SHORE – Mmmm....mouth-watering, scrumptious, tasty, divine, melt-in-your mouth lobster.

Take some time and think about it.

What a great reason to...

Mi’kmaw author, elder suggests Reconciliation Lane replace Lunenburg’s Cornwallis Street

LUNENBURG — As this small South Shore town considers what new road name will replace Cornwallis Street, Mi’kmaw author and...

Looking to expand your family?

SHAID Tree Animal Shelter

On a daily basis, we have families interested in adopting shelter animals who are in desperate need...

Doc. Jim hands over the reins

After nearly 50 years as a family physician, Dr. James Rafferty hung up his stethoscope earlier this month, a decision...

Two people arrested in early morning police raid

LUNENBURG — Audible chirps of a police vehicle siren and commands over a loudspeaker woke-up a neighbourhood in this town...

Retired officer recounts Boudreau murder probe in new book

BRIDGEWATER — The disappearance and murder of Karissa Boudreau in Lunenburg County gripped the attention of the region and communities...

Mahone Bay seeks info on reconfiguring major intersection

MAHONE BAY — This Lunenburg County town is looking into potentially reshaping the busiest traffic corner in its downtown.

The town...

Fire damages duct work at Bridgewater retread plant

BRIDGEWATER — Three Lunenburg County volunteer fire departments descended onto the property of a tire and mechanical services company to...

There are a lot of barred owls in the area

With the cooler temperatures, food is harder to find for our winged friends and barred owls can be seen out...

Senior Wheels reflects service changes with re-brand to Lunenburg County Wheels

BRIDGEWATER — A long-standing dial-a-ride public transportation service in Lunenburg County has changed things up.

They have re-branded and now charge...

No charges resulting from fatal Queens County crash

EAST PORT L’HEBERT — No charges will be filed as result of a crash this summer that killed three people,...

Mayor condemns vandalism; RCMP continue to investigate

LIVERPOOL – Region of Queens Municipality Mayor Darlene Norman condemned a recent act of vandalism at the visitor information centre...

Lunenburg goaltender enjoys a once-in-a-lifetime experience

BOSTON/LUNENBURG – It was an experience she will never forget.

Madison Beck, 20, of Lunenburg recently placed a little hockey somewhere...

Jumping into the new year

SHAID Tree Animal Shelter

We have jumped into 2023 with all hands on deck here at SHAID Tree Animal Shelter and...

Firemen - do you have what it takes?

MILL VILLAGE – Who is the smartest of them all?

The Mill Village Fire Department (MVFD) has reeled out a challenge...

Encouragement as a caring habit

In a world where it can feel that we have little control over so much, it’s helpful to recognize what...

Development deal dead for 34-unit building

BRIDGEWATER — A city-based firm must go back to the drawing board if it’s still interested in establishing multi-unit housing...