The Associated Press BOSTON—A cancer patient has received the first penis transplant in the U.S., a Boston hospital said today. Massachusetts General Hospital has confirmed Thomas Manning of Halifax, Mass., received the transplanted penis in a 15-hour procedure last week. The organ was transplanted from a deceased donor. The New […]
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Duane Hicks Waste of all sorts have become a common sight on curbsides around town as Week 2 of the “Fight the Blight” campaign got underway today. Area 5 residents will be picked up today while Area 1 will be picked up tomorrow, Areas 2 and 3 on Wednesday, and […]
The Associated PressR.B. Fallstrom ST. LOUIS—Once again, Brian Elliott was the star of the show. And his latest performance gave his St. Louis Blues’ teammates plenty of comfort knowing he had their back. “When your goalie is your best player, it gives you a great chance of winning, and that […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Stephen James Lawres announce his passing on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 in this 91st year. He was born Nov. 29, 1924 to the late Joseph and Tena Lawres, and resided in Fort Frances, Ont. ever since. Once returning from the Navy, […]
Cameron Penney Past District Governor Anglea Sharbot spoke highly of the contributions made by the Fort Frances Lions Club to the community, as recorded on the dinner placemats, during the 52nd-annual Lions Charter Night at La Place Rendez-Vous on Saturday. The annual gathering celebrates the anniversary of the formation of […]
It is with deep grief that the family of William (Bill) Lance VanDrunen announces his unexpected passing, at age 45, on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Mine Centre, Ont. He was born March 7, 1971 in Emo, Ont. Bill is survived by his son, Maxwell VanDrunen of Fort Frances, Ont., […]
The Canadian PressRob Drinkwater EDMONTON—Thousands of Fort McMurray evacuees will receive a phone call tonight. The voice they’ll hear will invite them to participate in a massive telephone town hall, where for an hour-and-a-half they’ll get to hear the latest information and ask questions about the wildfire that forced them […]
The Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. — The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday it will not hear Exxon Mobil’s appeal of a $236 million judgment for its use of a gasoline additive that contaminated groundwater in New Hampshire. The court’s order leaves in place a jury verdict involving contamination by the […]
Duane Hicks Emily Olson, left, and Benjamin Briere tried out some of the features on a fire truck Saturday during “Spring Safety Day” at Canadian Tire. The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service wrapped up Emergency Preparedness Week by bringing out vehicles and equipment for the public to see, as […]
Staff Just one new fire was confirmed in the Northwest Region yesterday. Thunder Bay Fire #16 was listed as “not under control” at 0.3 hectares in size. Two new fires were confirmed Saturday—both in Kenora District—but these have since been declared “out.” There’s currently four active fires in the region, […]
From the OPP At 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, the Ear Falls OPP responded to a single motor-vehicle collision involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Upon speaking to the driver, officers suspected alcohol was a factor and administered a roadside screening device. Upon failing the device, the driver was arrested and taken […]
By David Sharp The Associated Press BATH, Maine — The U.S. Navy is ready to take ownership of the Zumwalt, its largest and most technologically sophisticated destroyer. Sailors’ uniforms and personal effects, supplies and spare parts are being moved aboard the 610-foot warship in anticipation of crew members taking on […]
