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What a sight! And if you close your eyes, you can almost hear the skirl of the pipes echoing off the waters of the Bay of Fundy. Phil Vogler came across this lone piper one cloudless day and not wanting to disturb him, took this amazing photo from behind. Bagpipes have been around for a very long time; people believe that the shepherds invented bagpipes. The Bible mentioned them too however, many historians agree that the bagpipes were invented in Sumeria. Sumeria is part of the old Mesopotamian village that lived during 2,000 BC which is now present-day Iraq. - Contributed

CINDY'S SNAPSHOT: The ancient sound of bagpipes and a spectacular ...

This isn’t your typical beach from the East Coast. Yvonne Kennedy, from Port Morien in Cape Breton, shares this stunning view. Last year, Kennedy with the help of others was able to raise enough money to hire an engineering company to build a set of stairs to navigate the high cliff allowing beach goers to access the beautiful sandy beach. Now this year, four families funded a project to create a viewing area in memory of loved ones. A lot of work goes into creating place as special as this.

CINDY'S SNAPSHOT: A beach with a view at Port Morien, Cape Breton

Safe senior driving: As eyesight fades, eye discipline can compensate

Lisa’s road trip offered occasions for her to pause, reflect on life and appreciate the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross for its superb handling of the 1,875 kilometres covered on her road trip to Nova Scotia’s tranquil coves, hidden beaches, sculpted coastlines, reversing rivers, lush valleys, and misty rocky lakes. - Garry Sowerby

A dicey drive in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Black Edition

The Kona electric is powered by a 150 kW electric motor, and a 64 kWh lithium polymer battery which generates 201 horsepower and 209 lb.-ft. of torque. - Hyundai

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Cousins Sharon Lee Butler Schleyer, left, and Hattie Lee Butler Pike had an opportunity to meet earlier this month after finding onE another online through Ancestry.

From Boston to Burin — American woman discovers her father's family in ...

Heather loves her new, wider photo ledges — and so far, the frames are staying put! - Heather Laura Clarke

MY HANDMADE HOME: Updated living room photo ledges

A light-coloured chalk paint can brighten any set of cabinets. It gave my master bathroom a new vibe. - Millicent McKay

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The Red Bay National Historic Site is celebrating 40 years. CONTRIBUTED BY SHELDON STONE

Red Bay National Historic Site celebrates 40th anniversary

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Heather loves her new, wider photo ledges — and so far, the frames are staying put! - Heather Laura Clarke

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A light-coloured chalk paint can brighten any set of cabinets. It gave my master bathroom a new vibe. - Millicent McKay

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The Red Bay National Historic Site is celebrating 40 years. CONTRIBUTED BY SHELDON STONE

Red Bay National Historic Site celebrates 40th anniversary

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Out and About in Central Newfoundland Aug 28

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Updated Aug 20, 2019 at 8:55 a.m.

A Royal Newfoundland Constabulary cruiser.

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Updated Aug 19, 2019 at 4:41 p.m.

RCMP release

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Opinion

Carbonear General Hospital.

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Carbonear General Hospital.

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Published Aug 10, 2019 at 8:30 a.m.

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Updated Aug 12, 2019 at 8:24 a.m.

Business

Hydro Place in St. John's. File photo

New Labrador power line a Nalcor project

Updated Aug 19, 2019 at 2:47 p.m.

Molson presents cheque to NL Salt Company

Published Aug 02, 2019 at 4:14 p.m.

Newfoundland Salt Company’s Peter Burt and Robin Crane, recipients of the national Molson Partnership Grant.
PHOTO COURTESY OF NEWFOUNDLAND SALT COMPANY

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Updated Jul 26, 2019 at 7:10 a.m.

For the last year, C-Core has successfully operated a ground station optimized for use in the Arctic in Inuvik, NWT. A new ground station being built in St. John's will be installed in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

Ottawa, province provide funding for C-Core satellite initiative in Labrador

Updated Jul 26, 2019 at 8:26 a.m.

Sports

Blair Penney (left) is shown here with fellow Gander Pilots Dave Parsons (centre) and Riley King moments after winning the provincial senior B men's baseball championship in Corner Brook earlier this summer.

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The Halifax Thunderbirds announced the siging of defender Scott Campbell on Thursday.

Thunderbirds sign veteran defender Campbell

Published Aug 08, 2019 at 11:54 a.m.

Halifax Wanderers defender Peter Schaale, right, challenges York FC’s Manuel Aparicio during a July 6 Canadian Premier League game at the Wanderers Grounds. TIM KROCHAK/ The Chronicle Herald

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Updated Aug 08, 2019 at 2:53 a.m.

Grand Falls-Windsor athlete Kyle Bursey is taking the lessons he learned playing with the provincial basketball team and applying them to his upcoming season with the Exploits Valley High Eagles.

Grand Falls-Windsor's Kyle Bursey hopes to build off provincial team experience

Published Aug 07, 2019 at noon

Lifestyles

Heather loves her new, wider photo ledges — and so far, the frames are staying put! - Heather Laura Clarke

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Updated 17 hours ago

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Updated Aug 14, 2019 at 3:11 p.m.

archive photo courtesy Mary Brown's

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Updated Aug 14, 2019 at 2:28 p.m.

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What a sight! And if you close your eyes, you can almost hear the skirl of the pipes echoing off the waters of the Bay of Fundy. Phil Vogler came across this lone piper one cloudless day and not wanting to disturb him, took this amazing photo from behind. Bagpipes have been around for a very long time; people believe that the shepherds invented bagpipes. The Bible mentioned them too however, many historians agree that the bagpipes were invented in Sumeria. Sumeria is part of the old Mesopotamian village that lived during 2,000 BC which is now present-day Iraq. - Contributed

CINDY'S SNAPSHOT: The ancient sound of bagpipes and a spectacular Fundy scene

This isn’t your typical beach from the East Coast. Yvonne Kennedy, from Port Morien in Cape Breton, shares this stunning view. Last year, Kennedy with the help of others was able to raise enough money to hire an engineering company to build a set of stairs to navigate the high cliff allowing beach goers to access the beautiful sandy beach. Now this year, four families funded a project to create a viewing area in memory of loved ones. A lot of work goes into creating place as special as this.

CINDY'S SNAPSHOT: A beach with a view at Port Morien, Cape Breton

Lisa’s road trip offered occasions for her to pause, reflect on life and appreciate the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross for its superb handling of the 1,875 kilometres covered on her road trip to Nova Scotia’s tranquil coves, hidden beaches, sculpted coastlines, reversing rivers, lush valleys, and misty rocky lakes. - Garry Sowerby

A dicey drive in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Black Edition

Safe senior driving: As eyesight fades, eye discipline can compensate

The Kona electric is powered by a 150 kW electric motor, and a 64 kWh lithium polymer battery which generates 201 horsepower and 209 lb.-ft. of torque. - Hyundai

FIRST DRIVE: Hyundai hits home run with 2020 Kona electric

Cousins Sharon Lee Butler Schleyer, left, and Hattie Lee Butler Pike had an opportunity to meet earlier this month after finding onE another online through Ancestry.

From Boston to Burin — American woman discovers her father's family in Newfoundland

Heather loves her new, wider photo ledges — and so far, the frames are staying put! - Heather Laura Clarke

MY HANDMADE HOME: Updated living room photo ledges

A light-coloured chalk paint can brighten any set of cabinets. It gave my master bathroom a new vibe. - Millicent McKay

HOMEBODY: I’m finally mastering my master bath

The Red Bay National Historic Site is celebrating 40 years. CONTRIBUTED BY SHELDON STONE

Red Bay National Historic Site celebrates 40th anniversary

Community calendar

Out and About in Central Newfoundland Aug 28

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