News
Vehicle damages two properties
Police are continuing to look for the person responsible for damaging lawns in New Glasgow. As part of an ongoing investigation, New Glasgow Regional Police and Crime Stoppers are looking for public assistance in identifying persons responsible for the property damage at two locations. A press release received from New Glasgow Regional Police says that...
Sports
Boxing Caldwell sisters knocking out stereotypes
Some might take the phrase “hit like a girl” as an insult, but the Caldwell sisters of the Westville Boxing Club are proving it’s a compliment. The two sisters took up boxing for fun and something a bit different a little over a year ago. Initially, the pair had intended the sport to be another...
Packy McFarland: A true Xaverian in so many ways
When the shock of golf icon Tiger Woods’ car crash in Los Angeles settled in my mind last week, I was thinking of another car accident involving an athlete — one that occurred a long time ago and much closer to home. It was the fall of 1956. I was an 18-year-old freshman arriving on...
Arts & Entertainment
The Strange Valentines at home in River John
Couple playing music, highlighting community halls A delightful visit with David Farrell and Janet Mills is like sitting down with a delectable layered dessert: Each layer offers something unique and decadent by itself, and you know you’re going to love the entire sweet package as a whole. The River John couple are gregarious, funny, engaging,...
Opinion
Community support enables Summer Street to facilitate opportunities for clients
To the Editor: Summer Street is a person-centered organization and it is reflected in everything we do. Our spectrum of services takes into account personal interests and varying degrees of ability and independence. Although programs range from personal care and health to social skills and employment, there is considerable interconnection. On any given day, a...