Cumberland County News

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Businesses can get tax credits for helping support the summer reading program of Cumberland County's cash-strapped library system .

Another longtime Cumberland County department head has made her intention known to retire early next year.

As it continues to study the merits of designating a portion of Cumberland County as a wilderness area, the provincial Environment Department knows it's going to face a huge challenge in coming up with a plan that satisfies those who want added protection and those who want the status quo.

A grand jury has indicted a former Cumberland County sheriff's lieutenant on 60 counts of obtaining property by false pretense after an investigation into his billing for off-duty work.

TRURO Truro-Bible Hill MLA Lenore Zann said she is lobbying her caucus colleagues to have a new provincial jail located in Truro.

"Second Dose for Children 9 and Under" We have had a lot of questions regarding the second dose of the H1N1 for children 9 and under.

SPRINGHILL Premier Darrell Dexter is on the offensive this week in reaction to charges his government betrayed the town of Springhill by rescinding a decision to build a new jail here.

Amherst mayor Rob Small says Cumberland County should remain in the running for a new provincial jail.

A county councillor, whose riding includes the Cumberland County portion of the Cobequid Pass, can't believe the province is spending so much money on new overhead signage for the 44-kilometre toll highway.

Cumberland County Sheriff Earl "Moose" Butler has decided to pull his department's participation in a federal program to identify illegal immigrants charged with crimes.

The province's decision to put on hold the construction of a new provincial jail does not sit well with Nova Scotia's newest MP.

A bald eagle that someone shot may soar again soon. A family in Cumberland County found the eagle in March.

The Dexter government plans to build one new jail to replace the aging facilities in Amherst and Antigonish, backing out of a Tory plan to build two.

South Cumberland's Math Club has sponsored a food drive each school year. This year they sponsored the SecondA Harvest Food Bank Food Drive.

"Our government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, is committed to improving and strengthening Canadian communities," said MP Armstrong.

AMHERST Business is brisk at H1N1 vaccination clinics across Cumberland County. "We know there are still cases out there, but it's certainly not to the degree it was.

Police in Cumberland County are seeking information on the whereabouts of a woman accused in a $20,000 check and credit card scam against PSECU and a North Middleton Township resident.

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A three-vehicle crash has shut down all westbound lanes of Interstate 40 through Cumberland County until at least midnight, authorities said.