Autumn House fundraiser

AMHERST – It’s one of Amherst’s biggest annual arts events. Almost 100 works by 60 or more artists – most of them local – with a fundraising goal of $10,000. Two hundred people attended...

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• Ovarian cancer survivor hopes for early detection test February 3, 2012
• A test that can save your life Darrell Cole February 3, 2012
• Springhill ER closed twice next week February 3, 2012
• Town changes staff assignments Darrell Cole February 2, 2012
• Do you want to be Graham Steele? Darrell Cole February 2, 2012
• Snowmobile club wants trails maintained near town wellfield Darrell Cole February 2, 2012
• Sam says spring around the corner February 2, 2012
• Truck fire in Amherst February 1, 2012

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Ramblers lose to Weeks Crushers

  AMHERST – The last time the Weeks Crushers visited Amherst, they left bruised by a 6-3 defeat. It was a different story tonight. Despite an early two-goal lead for the Ramblers, a weak...

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• Junior Varsity Vikettes 4th in ARHS tourney February 4, 2012
• Loss for Blues v. Pirates February 3, 2012
• Victory on the South Shore February 3, 2012
• Blues play possible playoff opponents tonight in Port Hawkesbury Dave Mathieson February 2, 2012
• Ramblers face must-win games Darrell Cole February 2, 2012

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Online dating clicking with singles, but digital love can have...

TORONTO - Online dating is clicking in a big way with singles, with Internet love connections outpacing all forms of matchmaking in the U.S. besides meeting through friends, according to a research...

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• Magnitude 6.8 earthquake shakes central Philippines, kills child, triggers local tsunami alert February 6, 2012
• Home fire kills husband of missing US woman, 2 young sons February 6, 2012
• NYC fans cheer, dance as Giants beat New England Patriots again in Super Bowl February 6, 2012
• Indonesia to swat train roof riders with putrid goop - if they can dodge killer concrete balls February 6, 2012
• China bans its airlines from paying EU carbon tax February 6, 2012

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Cuts unnecessary: union

The president of the union that had nearly a quarter of its members told their jobs have been cut, or soon will be, says Corner Brook Pulp and Paper is making a mistake.

Gary Kean

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• Former Margolians store to remain as retail shops February 1, 2012
• Wind farm developer plans to double operation’s size February 1, 2012
• Scotsburn Dairy reviewing home delivery service February 1, 2012
• Company offers investors a piece of the pie Darrell Cole January 30, 2012
• Proposed wind farm project could add to coffers January 27, 2012

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NDP leader has big task ahead

As much as she may try, it appears as though interim NDP Leader Nycole Turmel has lost the momentum generated by late leader Jack Layton following last year's federal election that, for the first...

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• School location deserves second look January 5, 2012
• Knowledge great for what it can do December 27, 2011
• Contract win and economic boost October 20, 2011
• Everyone has a role in safer roads October 12, 2011
• Learning from our past October 12, 2011

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Local duo release second CD

  AMHERST – Drew Moore and Rocky Ripley have collaborated on music for decades. But fans of the musicians, each of whom has performed at numerous venues around town, will get a chance...

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• Play about Viola Desmond presented where story began February 2, 2012
• Rankin's Marigold show almost sold out February 1, 2012
• Close encounters with star musicians January 30, 2012
• Children’s author helps celebrate Family Literacy Day Andrew Wagstaff January 28, 2012
• Popular ballet company wins national award January 24, 2012

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The place to chill

The idea of venturing to the snow village might give you cold feet, but visitors find that it is a magical place

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• War of 1812 bicentennial offers a wealth of historic sites to visit this year January 10, 2012
• Like sitting on top of the world; Big Sur, California Postmedia News October 6, 2011
• The perfect weekend getaway September 22, 2011
• Charlevoix's mills are historical treasures August 12, 2011
• Pink sand paradise July 19, 2011

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