Friday, February 12, 2010

Bank Robbery in St. Stephen

The District 1 RCMP is investigating a robbery that occurred on February 12, 2010 at a bank in St. Stephen, N.B. Around 12:30 p.m., a man entered a bank on Milltown Boulevard, approached the teller and demanded money. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken.
The suspect is described as a caucasian male, approximately 5’7 in height, and is believed to be between the early twenties and early thirties. The suspect could have facial lacerations.
If you have any information regarding this incident contact the District 1 RCMP at 506-755-1132 506-755-1132. If you wish to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at

1-800-222-TIPS(8477).

The Third Annual Eastport Hearts Warming Hearts Bikini & Speedo Run

Last year a dozen runners in bathing attire and one canine in a bikini raised over $4000 to help keep the island's poor elderly warm and assist with heating fuel. The Boat School - Husson Team lead by Skylar Cook, John Vreeland and, Jake Markos raised over half of last run's total.
"Given the fact that Maine has yet to see 85% of the LIHEAP funds from last year's levels as a result of new formulas put in place by the Obama Administration this year's run is more important than ever," says John Miller one of the organizers.

The Run is sponsored by Eastport's Happy Crab Restaurant. Owners Jeff and Lesley Starling always provide runners, those that pledge and the crowd that cheers from the sidelines hot chocolate and pizza following the run.

"No one should be shivering in the cold of winter, especially not our elderly neighbors," says Starling. "The race is a fun event that addresses a serious problem, Maine's elderly poor shivering and just getting by. The run is all about neighbor helping neighbor and making a difference in the quality of life for many that are cold this winter."

The race starts at Eastport's Post Office Square at 2:00 PM on Valentine's Day and follows the island's historic waterfront along Water Street 5 short blocks to the Happy Crab Restaurant. There is still time to sign-up as a runner and to get your pledge sheet filled, enter a runner or team from your business or organization, pledge for a runner and certainly come out and cheer. Raye's Mustard is always on hand to provide all runner's and those that have pledged with jars of their "Hot & Spicy" mustard as a way to say thank you and to help celebrate Valentine's Day