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Toddler Time, a program for children ages 12-36 months, begins September 5, 2013 at the Newcastle Public Library. The toddler time program offers parents and guardians the opportunity to come to the library with their toddler to participate in a series of sessions specially developed to encourage the development of the toddler and of the toddler-parent…
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The 5th Annual Blackville Bluegrass Festival kicks off tomorrow night at the Dungarvon Whooper Lounge, 336 MacLaggan Drive. The three day event features performances by: A New Shade of Blue Noreen Allain & Blue River Windy Creek Bluegrass Band Eddy Poirier & Family Timberland Express Eddie Leblanc & Friends Craig Curtis Gates are now open. […]
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There is certainly lots of water in the system, which is a positive for the fish as August is often plagued by low water and warm temperatures. Even if the water height is a tad high in some places, it is generally fishable. There are decent numbers of fish being seen, but they are not […]
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The Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum will host its third annual Lumberjack Competition on Saturday August 17th from 12 noon to 5 pm. Men and women are invited to compete in a variety of categories including Stock Chainsaw, Vertical Chop, Bucksaw, Crosscut Sawing, Jack & Jill Sawing, Kettle Boil and much more! They will be…
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The Rotary Club of Newcastle recently bestowed two Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) awards on local recipients during year-end meetings. The first was to the Comeau family of Nordin for their community volunteerism. The second was to past president Wally McLean, who was also club president of the year for District 7810 a year ago. A…
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The 56th Annual Miramichi Folksong Festival kicks off this Sunday, August 4th and as always they’ve got a great line-up of entertainment for the five day event! The festival begins at 2 pm on Sunday afternoon with the annual Pre-Festival Open Air Gospel Concert on the Beaverbrook Kin Centre patio at 100 Newcastle Boulevard around…
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There is certainly lots of water to report this week, and the fishing is quite good surprisingly. MSA president and hatchery manager Mark Hambrook said the deluge we had this past weekend and the showers earlier this week have been a life-saver for the rivers and fish. August is usually a warm month and this […]
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by Shawn McCarthy This week’s softball action from the Miramichi Men’s Fastpitch League started with a make-up game between the Nelson ‘Days Inn’ Red Sox and the Douglasfield Dodgers. Though league play was not to begin this week until Wednesday, due to last weekend’s scheduled Intermediate Men’s tournament in Fredericton, its cancellation due to rain…
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by Andrew MacMullin Everyone has their favourite place, a hidden gem or the best kept secret in town. But most people never share these great stories because we generally take things for granted. However, you always hear the stories of poor service, unhappy visits, yada, yada, yada—time for a menu change! With my past experience…
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The John Howard Society of Miramichi is currently holding a Silent Auction on the theme of “Working Together to Make a Difference” online in a Facebook Event. Everyone is invited to bid on lots of locally donated items, while helping this great cause! The auction runs until August 6th. There are 15 items up for…
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Remember, the Official New Brunswick Day celebrations will be held on Monday, August 5th in Blackville, and you’re all invited! Activities will start in the quaint Miramichi village at 7 am with a hot breakfast at St. Raphael’s Church Hall in Blackville. Breakfast will be served until 10 am. After the breakfast, the festivities kick…
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The Board of Directors and volunteers of the Greater Blackville Resource Centre invite the general public to join them on NB Day, Monday August 5th, as they welcome the Premier to the centre for an official ribbon cutting ceremony and Open House. This marks their first full year in operation and official membership to Food…
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Chris Morris Legislature Bureau 26 Jul 2013 07:29AM With fish populations nosediving for unknown reasons, the Miramichi Salmon Association is stepping up its efforts to conserve the threatened Atlantic salmon. Mark Hambrook, president of the Miramichi …
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