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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Kent County, New Brunswick, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 11 stories have been published about Kent County, New Brunswick which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Richibucto · Richibucto

Rum Smuggling - Comic strip by Roland Daigle

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Roland Daigle had a successful first comic book in 2019, titled "Alerte à Richibucto." The story took place in 1943 when a German plane crashed on the Aldouane Peninsula, while young John, from Richibucto, chased a German prisoner who had escaped from the plane and was fleeing across the icy bay.See the Story

Bouctouche · Bouctouche

An impressive crowd for the Antonine bell

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The crowd was there on March 20th for the International Day of the Francophonie to take part in a special activity as the 5 bells of the Bouctouche church tolled in tribute to Antonine Maillet, an eminent figure of Acadia, who died on February 17, 2025.See the Story

Bouctouche · Bouctouche

The West Kent Steamers have new owners

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The West-Kent Steamers, formerly a franchise of the South Shore Lumberjacks, had moved to Bouctouche for the 2023-24 season.See the Story

Bouctouche · Bouctouche

A Tribute to Antonine Maillet: A Pioneer of Acadian French Literature – The Baron

February 17 marks a loss for the Acadian community with the passing of Acadian writer and playwright Antonine Maillet. Born in 1929 in Bouctouche, Antonine Maillet was a spokesperson for Acadians, dedicating her life to celebrating Acadian culture. What makes Maillet's works special is the blend of tradition and modernity. This author gave a voice to ordinary Acadians and women who are ignored in historical literature. The historical reality is …See the Story

Bouctouche · Bouctouche

A lighthouse goes out but the voice remains: Memories of Antonine Maillet

Editor’s note: The editorial board of Coop Média NB is saddened by the departure of Acadian author Antonine Maillet, born May 10, 1929, in Bouctouche and died February 17, 2025, in Montreal. The great lady of Acadian letters leaves a prodigious legacy to her people. “There is something in […]See the Story

Saint-Antoine · Saint-Antoine

Philippe Fontaine, deputy director at the Stella-Maris-de-Kent Hospital

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Lisa Lyn Roy, Director of Logistics and Patient Flow at Vitalité Health Network, is very proud to welcome a new employee to the Stella-Maris-de-Kent Hospital family: “We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Philippe Fontaine to the position of Assistant Director of Logistics and Patient Flow at Stella-Maris-de-Kent Hospital.”See the Story

Saint-Louis De Kent · Saint-Louis De Kent

MAILLET, Joseph Reginald Lorenzo

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April 10, 1942 ~ February 2, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Reginald Lorenzo Maillet on February 2nd, 2025 at the age of 82. He was born on April 10,1942 in Saint-Louis de Kent, New Brunswick.See the Story

Bouctouche · Bouctouche

Stem Cell Donor Clinic in Bouctouche on February 15

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In Canada, more than 75% of people with life-threatening diseases such as leukemia must rely on the generosity of a stem cell donor.See the Story