In a town full of deer, it’s no wonder that Maud barely turns her head when passing one of the majestic creatures as they graze on home gardens lacking fences and gobble shrubs like they’re feasting on corn on the cob. And, to be fair, the deer in St. Andrews have acquired a quiet confidence […]
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Wesley United Church in St. Andrews will host Labours of Love, a special silent auction fundraiser on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 2 to 4 p.m., bringing together the artistry and generosity of the community in one joyful afternoon. The event, featuring handcrafted items and gift certificates from local creators and businesses, supports the church’s […]
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A new 66-unit apartment complex will soon replace the former Border Arena site in St. Stephen through a partnership between the municipality and Dock Apartments Inc., a local company led by Charlotte County developer Tressa Bevington. Mayor Allan MacEachern said the development represents a major step toward addressing the community’s housing needs. “It means a […]
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At 22, Hillary Russell found herself navigating a world suddenly rearranged. Early in 2025, her mother, Cheri, was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 50. The timing was abrupt: Hillary was away from home finishing her final year of university in Fredericton, and her younger brother Sawyer was busy with competitive hockey. Her […]
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Before the sun rises on Oct. 9, Charlotte FM broadcaster Mark Downey will carry his microphones into the Charlotte County Hospital in St. Stephen and flip on the “on air” sign for a 12-hour broadcast. It’s the station’s 12th annual Radiothon, a homegrown fundraiser that has become part telethon, part town meeting, and—judging by the […]
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Maud’s favourite beach has always been the one by the Blockhouse in St. Andrews. Since she was a puppy, she’s known its rhythm, its shifting moods, its daily transformations. At low tide, the beach stretches almost to Navy Island, as though the land itself is reaching out to touch its neighbour. It can take ten […]
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The smiles say it all at Passamaquoddy Lodge, where a new soft-serve ice-cream machine has quickly become one of the most popular additions to the long-term care home. The machine was officially presented to the Lodge this summer, following donations from the Saint Andrews Kiwanis Club and The Bergmann Charitable Gift Fund, during the Passamaquoddy […]
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On Thursday afternoon, just after 4 p.m., St. Stephen fire chief Sean Morton looked up as firefighter Eric Grant was lifted in a bucket truck about 60 feet into the air. The move marked the start of the town’s 21st annual “Bucket Sit,” a fundraising effort that has become a fixture in the community since […]
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When the world’s skies fell silent on Sept. 11, 2001, a remote town on the edge of the North Atlantic became an unlikely stage for one of the most enduring stories of compassion in modern history. Gander, Newfoundland–population 9,000–suddenly found itself host to nearly 7,000 stranded airline passengers after U.S. airspace closed. What followed has […]
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In memory of Matthew Gick In a small town, getting a new puppy isn’t just an addition to one household—it’s the arrival of a new citizen. Four-legged residents are as celebrated as any human here, often more so. They’re part of the daily landscape: Herb McGee’s blue heeler, Diesel, is known for his athleticism and […]
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