Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Human Remains Found On Shoreline Of Grand Manan

RCMP members on Grand Manan Island were called to Castalia  after a someone found skeletal human remains along the shoreline.

The discovery was made within two kilometres of the site of skeletal remains discovered last month.
It is unknown at this time whether the remains are from the same person.

The Coroner's office has been contacted and ongoing forensic examination and DNA testing is being conducted to help establish identity.

Saint Andrews Fire Department Reminds Us To Change Battery's In Smoke Detectors

The Saint Andrews Fire Department has a message for residents and that is "Remember Change you Clock, Change your batteries.

This as Daylight Savings time ends and we prepare to set our clocks back an hour on Sunday, Nov. 7, meanwhile The Provincial fire Marshal Benoit Laroche tells us most deaths due to house fires happen at night, while people are sleeping. He says it's a good idea to place smoke alarms outside every sleeping area and on every level of the home.

 If you sleep with the bedroom door closed, install a smoke alarm inside the bedroom, test your smoke alarms while the family is sleeping and make sure they are clean.

Town Of St. Stephen Fall Clean Up

Residents of the Town of St. Stephen are advised that a Fall pick-up of bagged leaves and brush only will take place the week of November 8.

Town Officials tell us residents should have their brush and leaves out by the roadside by Monday.

Officials once again remind us to have your leaves preferably in clear and biodegradable bags and securely tied in order for Town pick-up.

Change Smoke Detector Batteries

As Daylight Savings time ends and we prepare to set our clocks back an hour on Sunday, Nov. 7, the Office of the Fire Marshal reminds residents to change the batteries in their smoke detectors.

The Provincial fire Marshal Benoit Laroche tells us most deaths due to house fires happen at night, while people are sleeping. He says it's a good idea to place smoke alarms outside every sleeping area and on every level of the home.

 If you sleep with the bedroom door closed, install a smoke alarm inside the bedroom, test your smoke alarms while the family is sleeping and make sure they are clean. Department of Public Safety: www.gnb.ca/publicsafety.

Amy Cummings Named State Library Employee of the Year

A well-organized and dedicated women takes the title State Library Employee of the year.  Amy Cummings has been named the 2010 employee of the year for the Maine State Library.

Each year, state agencies may nominate a single employee who exhibits an outstanding work ethic and attitude and provides a valuable service to his or her agency.

She single-handedly loans and borrows over 22,000 items annually for individuals and libraries on behalf of the State Library.

RCMP Search For Missing Man

RCMP are looking for 31-year-old Fred Prosser last seen by friends early Monday morning at his home in Shenstone, outside of Salisbury.He was  reported missing on Monday night after he didn't show up at work.

He has not been in touch with friends or family and is not answering his cell phone.

Prosser  is believed to be driving a 2004 Chevrolet pickup, grey in colour, with a New Brunswick License plate reading COT 348.

He is about 5 foot 10 weighing about 200 pounds with brown eyes and hair.

If you have any information, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS