Taxes Going Up In St. Stephen

Can St. Stephen afford the Garcelon Civic Centre?

This question being raised with the release of the town's 2012 budget, and news that taxes have risen.

Infrastructure taxes within St. Stephen are up 1.5 cents to $1.58 per $100.

Town Manager John Ferguson says, frankly, we cannot afford not to build this new facility.

Ferguson adds, St. Stephen is a great community, we must reverse the downward spiral of our social economic problems, including deviant behavior in certain segments of our population.


He says we must reverse population reduction and the exodus of young people.
Ferguson says based on projections today, the tax rate will remain where it is, at least until 2015.

Flemming for Mayor of St. Andrews

A candidate for Mayor of St. Andrews putting in his 2 cents.

Chris Flemming offering for the position, after serving 3 terms as councillor between 1984 and '91, and a term of mayor between 1998 and 2001.

He says two things he will concentrate on to help St. Andrews develop in new ways, is creating a good government by good governance, and encouraging economic development.

The municipal elections will be held in May.

Eastport Bikini / Speedo Run

It's time to find that bikini or speedo.

Registration forms are now ready for the Eastport Hearts Warming Hears Bikini and Speedo Run. This annual run will be held on Valentines Day and will raise money to keep neighbors warm in winter. The event is sponsored by Jeff and Lesley Starling, owners of the Happy Crab Restaurant. Rules and Pledge Sheets are available at the Happy Crab or by calling 207-853-9400