State Police have released the names of the three people stabbed to death.

They are 55 year old Jeffrey Ryan and his 10 year old son Jesse Ryan and 30 year old Jason Dehahn. The homicides took place at Ryan's house on Route 1 and detectives think the killings took place in the early morning hours of Wednesday. Dehahn was a friend of Ryan's and also lived in Amity.

A team of State Police detectives and crime lab personnel have spent the day gathering evidence from Ryan's property and conducting interviews.

Police have received some calls from the public of possible locations of Ryan's missing 1989 Ford blue and silver pickup truck , but there have been no confirmed sightings.


Anyone who has seen this pickup or knows of its location is asked to call State Police in Houlton 532-5400, or 911 on a cell phone.

Photo is a similar truck that State Police have altered to resemble the truck they are looking for.

Province Supports Efficiency Upgrades At Blacks Harbour Fish Processor

A funding announcement today in Black Harbour at Connors, Premier Shawn Graham along with Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet were on hand to make the announcement. Doucet Tells Tide News  the government 's investment in this long standing Company not only secures it's future but that of it's workers and the surrounding communities that have relied on it for generations.
The provincial government is making an investment to help Connors Bros. complete efficiency upgrades to its processing plant by providing them with a $3-million forgivable loan as part of a $12-million project that will help maintain more than 1,000 jobs in the southwestern of the Province.

Connors Bros. is one of Canada's oldest food producers and the largest producer of canned sardines worldwide. In 2004, the operations of Connors Bros. merged with those of Bumble Bee Seafoods LLC and Clover Leaf Seafoods Co.

Official Opening of The Liberal Headquarters

The Campaign is officially underway in Charlotte County. Shawn Graham had a BBQ lunch in Town Square before walking his way up to 49 King Street and cut the ribbon to Annabelle Juneau's campaign headquarters. Graham wasted no time telling us what his government has done leading up to the Election.

Graham say as a government they have taken a number of initiatives over the past three and a half year but that was all designed to keep people in this province. The our community the Liberal government has worked to support local companies like Ganong's, SWP, Sticks and Stone as well as the Flakeboard a a number of companies to keep providing jobs for this region.

Graham tell us as the September 27th Election approaches the Liberals are making progress in Education, Health Care , infrastructure on Highways. Graham this is a riding he knows he can win.

Triple Homicide& Missing Truck

State Police continue to investigate a homicide near Houlton in which three people have been killed, and they are looking for a pickup truck taken from one of the victims.
Police are looking for a 1989 Ford F-150 pickup truck which was missing from the homicide scene and are asking for the public's help in locating the vehicle . The truck is blue and silver with Maine license plates 4 1 5 5 R Y .

Anyone who has seen this pickup or knows of its location is asked to call State Police in Augusta at 624-7076, or State Police in Houlton 532-5400, or 911

The photo is a similar truck that State Police have altered to resemble the truck they are looking for.

Gas Prices On The Rise

Gas prices in the area taking a jump after the weekly setting. Self serve regular has risen to 100.0 a litre, a rise of more than 3 cents and diesel is also more expensive, going up by more than 2 cents a litre. The price of propane has been pegged at 101.9. Meanwhile cross border gas is going for 78 cents a litre Canadian.

Triple Homicide & Missing Truck

State Of Maine Police are investigating a homicide near Houlton in which three people have been killed, and they are looking for a pickup truck taken from one of the victims. The deaths were discovered Wednesday night at a home along Route 1 in Amity, about 15 miles south of Houlton. The victims are two men and a young boy and detectives say all were stabbed to death. The names of the victims are being withheld as relatives are being notified.
Police are looking for a 1989 Ford F-150 pickup truck which was missing from the homicide scene and are asking for the public's help in locating the vehicle . The truck is blue and silver with Maine license plates 4 1 5 5 R Y . The truck has two different colored wheels - white in front and silver wheels in the back. It also has running lights on top of the cab, above the windshield.

Anyone who has seen this pickup or knows of its location is asked to call State Police in Augusta at 624-7076, or 911 on a cell phone.

Funding Announcement

Premier Shawn Graham and Minister of Fisheries Rick Doucet will be in Blacks Harbour  along with company officials to make the announcement at a news conference set for 2 PM at Connors tomorrow.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Governor Mourns Loss of Soldier With Maine Ties

Governor John E. Baldacci has learned of the death of an active duty soldier with Maine ties. Sgt. Brandon Silk, 25, of Orono was killed Monday while serving with the 101st Airborne Division in Afghanistan.
Sgt. Silk was a Black Hawk crew chief, stationed in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, according to his family.

The family has asked for privacy as they cope with the loss of their son.

Governor Baldacci will order flags lowered to half-staff on the day of Sgt. Silk’s funeral.

Traffic Interruption In Saint John Today

This traffic delay shouldn't impact your commute too much but, keep it in mind.
The Department of Transportation tells traffic will stop completely on Route 1 in both directions at 2 o'clock today to conduct blasting activities.

This will occurr near the Crown Street off ramp both today and tomorrow as part of the One Mile House Interchange Project.

Serious Assault

A 31 year old man from Public Landing was severely beaten last weekend and is at the Regional Hospital in Saint John in critical condition. The RCMP in Grand Bay-Westfield are looking for help in finding those who did it. The attack took place around 9:00 Saturday night at the Public Landing Wharf. According to the Mounties, 8 or 9 men got off a 26 foot white speedboat and four or five of them carried out the beating while the others went to a nearby store. If you can help in the investigation, call the RCMP at 757-1020 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-tips.

Granville Park Meeting

A Public meeting was held last night at The St. Stephen Legion for those concerned about the proposed construction at Granville park. This meeting was for a chance for those concerned about the proposed construction and the town rezoning the area for commercial use.

Mayor Jed Purcell tells Tide News he was pleased with the comments and they all will be well considered. Mayor and Council will make a motion for a second reading at Monday Night's council meeting for the re zoning on Granville Park.

SSHS Grand March & Prom

Tonight is Grand March and Prom night for the graduating students at St. Stephen High School. The Grand March will be held at the Border Arena starting at 8 o'clock followed by the Prom at the High School till Midnight.

Police will be out full force making sure everyone has a happy and safe graduation this week. But make no mistake RCMP do tell us charges will be laid for those drinking and driving and those proving liquor to minors will be fined as they enforce their Zero Tolerance policy.

Laura Hartford & Rebecca Devereaux

New Vaccine Launched To Better Protect Young Children And Infants

Young children and infants in the Province are being offered a new publicly funded pneumococcal vaccine as part of improvements to the provincial childhood immunization program.
Health Minister Mary Schryer announced today. Invasive pneumococcal disease is a serious bacterial infection commonly associated with severe respiratory tract infections

The vaccine is publicly funded for children who are eight weeks to 12 months old and is available to children and infants, starting Thursday, July 1.

Snorkel's Birthday At Huntsman Marine Science Center

The Huntsman Marine Science Centre is holding a celebration at the aquarium for the star attraction, Snorkel.
The fun starts at 11 a.m., when Snorkel will hopefully blow out a candle, Snorkel will do some of his tricks at the seal feeding, and then there’ll be cake, games, and more fun, for humans. Last year’s party was a lot of fun for all concerned, and Snorkel even received some gifts.

Snorkel, and his dad, Loki, have been big hits since their introduction to the aquarium in May, 2009. Loki was born at the Huntsman in 1996, and Snorkel was born at Storybook Gardens in London, Ontario.

The Huntsman aquarium has lowered admission prices in 2010 as construction continues on the new discovery centre, set to open in June, 2011.

St. Stephen Graduation Banquet Tonight

Members of SSHS's senior class will be attending their banquet tonight as many get set to graduate this week. 

The night will start off with the meal as young men and women finish up members of the school will be handing out awards....All Graduation ceremonies for Saint Andrews this year will be held this Friday..

RCMP Member Bob MacKnight tells Tide News they will be out about enforcing their zero tolerance policy for drug and alcohol and looking for those who are driving aggressive.

Photo compliments of Stacy Curran

Laura Hartford and Rebecca Devereaux

Granville Park Meeting tonight

A public Hearing of Objections will be held tonight at the St. Stephen Legion for those wanting to have their say on the proposed construction at Granville park. The meeting is set to get underway at 6.

Serious Collision in Saint John

St John City Police are investigating after a jogger was struck and killed by a motorcyle shortly before 7 last night on Bridge Road near the Reversing Falls Bridge. A woman was taken to hospital with serious head injuries described as life threatening. There's no word yet on any charges.

Are you a Winner?

Here are the numbers from last nights Lotto Max Lottery.
05 06 26 29 34 36 43
bonus: 49

The whopping $95 million Lotto Max prize once again went unclaimed.

This marks the third week in a row the jackpot went without a winner. But not everyone was empty handed. 30 $1 million Maxmillion prizes were won, 16 of them in Ontario.

Sales for Friday’s draw increased nearly 40 per cent nationwide. They’re sure to jump again next week, with the OLG announcing another $50 million dollar jackpot for next Friday’s draw, with an additional $55 in Maxmillion prizes.

The odds of winning the $50-million jackpot are estimated at 1 in 28 million; however, the odds are slightly better for the 45 Maxmillion prizes at 1 in 623,000.

RCMP Enforce Zero tolerance this weekend

Once again RCMP will be enforcing their zero tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol this weekend and next as many will be celebrating graduation.

Open liquor will be seized, and those found in possession of open liquor will be subject to fines of $172.50. Bob MacKnight with the RCMP tells Tide News providing liquor to a minor will land you a fine of $292.50

Macknight tells us they are aware of the organized events, as well as a number of planned parties being held elsewhere. and says their priority will be to prevent anyone from causing harm to themselves or others.

Officers will, in particular be focused upon identifying and arresting those drivers who have been drinking and/ who are driving in an aggressive manner.

Civic Centre organizers seek public input

The Charlotte County Civic Centre Project will hold a series of meetings this month to offer brief updates and to glean public input.
Contractors interested in the project are scheduled for June 22 and the following day one is set up for donor service providers . Both meetings will begin at 7 p.m. at the Superstore Community Room. Two public workshops are slated for June 24 and 29 at 7 p.m. at the St. Stephen Legion. Many people have been wondering what's next for this project leaving some to think it's hit a dead end....Members of The Civic Center project tell Tide News it's still moving foward.