Eli Maor returns

I have a friend, Eli Maor, who has written another book 'Music by the Numbers, from Pythagoras to Schoenberg.'  The master writer has done it again. ...

Principal Dan Russell leaves a legacy

With only four years until retirement, Russell is moving on to Alexandra Community School in Owen Sound, which is near his home. It will however,...

Hurricane Hazel’s path left its mark on Southampton

This week, October 15th - 18th marks the anniversary of Hurricane Hazel as she swept through southwestern Ontario in 1954 leaving death and destruction...

Plaque recognizes Southampton contribution to the Mosquito Bomber

While Sunday, July 2nd, continued Canada's 150th celebration weekend, it was also time for another celebration ... recognition of the World War II Mosquito...

Long standing Propeller Club member celebrates a birthday

One of the longest serving members of the Propeller Club, which was the start of the Marine Heritage Society, is Bill Moulton. Moulton, along with...

New Piping Plover chicks are banded

The recently hatched Piping Plover chicks on Port Elgin beach were 'banded'  yesterday (July 4/14), with the exception of the one affectionately called 'the...

Piping Plovers at play

Photos by Sandy Lindsay (Saugeen Times)   Parents watch over chicks carefully            

Port’s Piping Plovers hatch

Approximately three weeks after they arrived at Port Elgin Beach, the Piping Plovers' four offspring hatched on Monday afternoon, June 23 (2014). They are the...

Southampton business owner receives Heritage Conservation Award

The Municipal Heritage Committee of Saugeen Shores presented the 2012 Heritage Conservation Award to Walter Mackowski of Southampton at the special Town Council meeting...

A rare timepiece maintained by a rare watchmaker

For approximately 40 years, one man has kept time ticking on the clock ... Master Swiss trained watchmaker, Walter Mackowski of Vincent Jewelers in...