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Possessed by Esther Cox is being presented by Live Bait Theatre in Amherst and Sackville, N.B. through Aug. 10. Heather MacIntyre as Grandma is shown getting haunted by an Esther Cox doll.

Live Bait Theatre bringing Esther Cox back to Amherst

Larry Mills is still fighting to have a memorial reinstalled at Marshview Middle School in honour of his son Larry Mills Jr., who was brutally murdered with his mother Mary Lou Barnes in their home in British Settlement in 1995.

Former area resident continues effort to have son's memorial ...

Nova Scotia Finance Minister Karen Casey Casey said the government will continue to focus on fiscal sustainability, economic growth and Nova Scotian’s priorities. - Eric Wynne / File

Nova Scotia unveils higher-than-expected budget surplus

['Malagash and Area News with Marian Durling']

Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star presents $20,800 to Children’s ...

['New Salem Area News with Terry Gulliver']

Downshore Market on Saturday mornings in Advocate Harbour

Oxford News with Eleanor Crowley

The Elliotts coming back to Oxford’s Capitol Theatre on Aug. 2

Rev. Byron Corkum

It’s summer. Celebrate life and give thanks

['Frankly Speaking with Frank Likely']

Grilled grass? I think I’ll pass

['Community Editorial Panel with Sheila Graham']

Time to put more teeth into dangerous and unsightly premises rules

['Perspectives with Shirley Hallee']

Rethinking economics

Business

Oxford Frozen Foods in Cumberland County has grown since its first processing plant opened 50 years ago. The company has expanded several times including an $8.4-million upgrade in 1998.

Oxford Frozen Foods making $8.54-million capital investment to improve packaging

Updated Jul 17, 2019 at 5:19 p.m.

Visiting open houses is one of the best ways to see a realtor in action.

Tips to pay off your mortgage early

Updated Jul 29, 2019 at 2:56 p.m.

Founders House Dining & Drinks on the outskirts of Annapolis Royal at Allains Creek, serves food that owner Laura Robinson describes as elevated dining rooted in sea and soil. And most of it’s local. Chef Chris Pyne can be spotted at the local farmers market on Saturday mornings with a long list of produce he’s after.

Annapolis Royals Founders House all about the best food, supporting local

Updated Jul 28, 2019 at 12:24 p.m.

Newfoundland Salt Company’s Peter Burt and Robin Crane, recipients of the national Molson Partnership Grant.
PHOTO COURTESY OF NEWFOUNDLAND SALT COMPANY

Worth its salt: Newfoundland Salt Company winners of national Molson Partnership

Updated Jul 26, 2019 at 7:10 a.m.

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Cumberland-Colchester MP Bill Casey (right) speaks with Oxford Lion Bruce Selkirk after announcing federal funding for geophysical testing of the sinkhole in the Lions Park and surrounding areas.

MP Bill Casey calling on federal, provincial government to study highway near Oxford

Lisa’s road trip offered occasions for her to pause, reflect on life and appreciate the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross for its superb handling of the 1,875 kilometres covered on her road trip to Nova Scotia’s tranquil coves, hidden beaches, sculpted coastlines, reversing rivers, lush valleys, and misty rocky lakes. - Garry Sowerby

A dicey drive in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Black Edition

Safe senior driving: As eyesight fades, eye discipline can compensate

The Kona electric is powered by a 150 kW electric motor, and a 64 kWh lithium polymer battery which generates 201 horsepower and 209 lb.-ft. of torque. - Hyundai

FIRST DRIVE: Hyundai hits home run with 2020 Kona electric

Wearing their championship medals, the Oxford Wildcats gather around the 12U provincial championship banner on the Sandlot baseball field in Antigonish. The winning team is: (front, from left) Julia Sharpe, Sierra Foley, Lily Dickey, Grace Weatherbee, Sophie Mazur, (middle, from left) Emily McLellan, Ella Tapper, Addie Fisher, Brooke Hunsley, Emma Reade, Allie Macdonald, (coaches, from left) Joe Reade, Ian Tapper, Blaine Weatherbee, and Jason Dickie.

Oxford Wildcats win 12U girls Nova Scotia title

Heather loves her new, wider photo ledges — and so far, the frames are staying put! - Heather Laura Clarke

MY HANDMADE HOME: Updated living room photo ledges

This curious dog was more keen on sniffing than swimming at the Rath-Eastlink Community Centre.

Dog Dip Afternoon: Swimming with Truro's big dogs

A light-coloured chalk paint can brighten any set of cabinets. It gave my master bathroom a new vibe. - Millicent McKay

HOMEBODY: I’m finally mastering my master bath

The Southeast District RCMP is investigating following an off-road vehicle crash in Memramcook that left one man dead and another injured.

RCMP investigates stabbing in Pictou Landing

Central Nova PC candidate George Canyon meets Conservative supporters during a meet-and-greet Aug. 22 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Stellarton.

Central Nova Conservative candidate George Canyon draws large crowd at meet and greet

Trey Cordle of Silver Bullet Bar-B-Q was busy preparing ribs and chicken Friday morning at Glasgow Square in New Glasgow, as part of the first ever Pictou County Ribfest.

Finger-lickin' good: Ribfest has arrived in Pictou County

Video: Dogs splash and swim at the Rath-Eastlink Community Centre