Category: Living Local

Back in the Olden Days before we had Social Media and texting to reach out and touch people, there was the charming old tradition of showing your interest or affection to others by gifting them with a hand -made May Basket.   An interested party would make a basket,...

As I pass by the Arthurette Animal Shelter on my way to deliver the Blackfly to Plaster Rock, I usually stop in to say hi to the shelter staff and visit with the cats. In the March 26 issue we told the story of the little calico mama cat...

Valerie Furge The “Voice for our Community” wine and cheese reception and fundraiser for DunRoamin’ Stray and Rescue was held Tuesday, April 15 at the Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery in Florenceville-Bristol. Although the attendance was small, those who came enjoyed an evening of conversation and information. Dr....

While Linda and I were visiting Jo-Anne Broad to visit Alice the cat and her kittens in Jo-Anne’s home in Plaster Rock I admired an enormous and beautiful Christmas Cactus which dominates a corner in the living room.   It turns out that this is a plant with a...

Canterbury Royale is a total surprise if you have not visited before. It is a beautiful gourmet dining restaurant nestled in the woods off Sam Everett Road.   Best friends and business partners Barbara Boucher and Renee O’Neill lived in Perth-Andover at one time…. They operated an art gallery...

Charles and Shirley have returned from their winter break refreshed and invigorated and are happy to report that their lovely Waterfront Bistro is officially open for the season. They opened on April 16th and are introducing some new menu items for your dining pleasure.   Shirley has the Bistro...

Andover Elementary students were thrilled to collect much needed funds to repair and improve their school playground from the big hearted efforts of the Perth-Andover branch of Scotiabank.   The bank’s staff recently pulled out their best recipes and got cooking in their own kitchens in order to host...

Lorna Demeria The old saying, “time flies when you’re having fun” must have been talking about fostering puppies. It’s hard to believe that all that time has passed and we have had some fun!   On February 24th, DunRoamin’ Stray and Rescue” had a call from a family. They...

A Look at a Local Business Spring is definitely in the air so the artisans of the Arts & Crafts Centre are keeping a close eye on the river in case they need to evacuate the store….but in the meantime, the store has started to extend its hours for...

Spotlight on a Local Business! The Look-One Stop has just added some great new clothing lines to store inventory. Cindy and Dayna McLaughlin attended wholesalers conventions recently in Las Vegas and Moncton to check out new products for their store.   Cindy is pleased to now be carrying a...