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Clyde Macdonald holds a copy of his latest book, More Nova Scotians In and Out of Court, which will be sold at a launch hosted by the Pictou County Roots Society at the New Glasgow Library on Aug. 10 at 2 p.m.

Pictou County historian Clyde Macdonald to launch 16th book

The Back Benchers, Siobhan Melanson and Ryan Taylor, won gold washers and two tickets to the Scotsburn Pork Chop BBQ.

Scotsburn hosts washer toss tournament

Pumpkin spiced smoothie.

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Cassius Clark, behind the wheel of the King’s Racing #13 car, raced to victory Saturday night in the annual IWK 250 at Riverside International Speedway in James River, Antigonish County. Corey LeBlanc

Cassius Clark races to IWK 250 victory

United Dartmouth FC captain Mesut Mert raises the trophy as his teammates celebrate their NSSL Premier league men’s soccer championship at the Wanderers Grounds on Saturday. (WILLY PALOV/CHRONICLE HERALD)

Dartmouth dethrones Western Halifax in thrilling men’s soccer final

Members of United Dartmouth FC pose with the NSSL Premier league banner and trophy after winning the title Saturday at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax.

UDFC ends Dunbrack's reign

Omar Badrin’s, In my skin, from the 2017 Bonavista Biennale featured dancer Sarah Joy Stoker wearing one of Badrin’s crocheted pieces. Contributed

Bonavista Biennale returns for second time

Festival of the Tartans activities

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Published: Jul 21 at 12:28 p.m.

Updated: Jul 25 at 4:27 p.m.

The Scott Weeks Sports Complex in New Glasgow was a hub of activity on July 20, with Festival of the Tartans events.

Members of the Clan Thompson pipe band march along the track.

Even without local content, the heavy games are still a popular event.

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United Dartmouth FC captain Mesut Mert raises the trophy as his teammates celebrate their NSSL Premier league men’s soccer championship at the Wanderers Grounds on Saturday. (WILLY PALOV/CHRONICLE HERALD)

Dartmouth dethrones Western Halifax in thrilling men’s soccer final

Members of United Dartmouth FC pose with the NSSL Premier league banner and trophy after winning the title Saturday at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax.

UDFC ends Dunbrack's reign

Omar Badrin’s, In my skin, from the 2017 Bonavista Biennale featured dancer Sarah Joy Stoker wearing one of Badrin’s crocheted pieces. Contributed

Bonavista Biennale returns for second time

When we hear someone say Peggy’s Cove, our thoughts automatically turn to the iconic Lighthouse. It is one of the most photographed in all of Canada. But there is more to the quaint fishing village in Nova Scotia. Brittany Hambly captured the true essence of the area in this photo taken earlier this month. When you visit this small rural community nestled on the eastern shore of St. Margarets Bay, be sure to look around and take in all the beauty of the area.

CINDY'S SNAPSHOT: More than just the lighthouse at Peggy's Cove

An elevation view of the front and rear of the proposed “Cliff Hotel.”
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Potential Bonavista hotel entrepreneur frustrated with council deliberating

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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250.

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Ancient ruins on Scotland’s Orkney Islands include these 5,000-year-old homes at Skara Brae. - Cameron Hewitt

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The drag-race combatants were the 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan in XLE trim grade and the 2020 Corolla hybrid.

Drag race: 2020 Toyota Corolla vs. Corolla hybrid

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Canadian Author, Sheree Fitch getting ready to greet future dreamers at Mable Murple's Book Shoppe and Dreamery in River John. Brendan Ahern / The News

'She thought it up and she built it': A place to dream in River John