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January 14, 2026

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It’s puzzling

I began working on a 1,000 piece puzzle the other day. It was recommended to me but as I was turning over the pieces I

Mental health in new moms

Although there are tons of things that scare me about today’s world, one thing I’m so happy to be a part of is a world

The way we were (March 17)

Mar. 20,1996 25 Years Ago Bypass wharf complete: It wasn’t exactly the last spike, more like the last shovel but it did complete an important

Cut paradise to put up a…

Dear Editor, In light of the recent devastation that has been occurring in Bristol around the 6th Line, a fire has been lit in me.

Solidarity

Dear Editor, Solidarity with the citizens of Pontiac and Chelsea on the issue of tax fairness will go a long way in righting a wrong.

Quyon: Jill Young (March 17)

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all. While I know the celebrations are much different this year, I hope everyone still puts on their best green

Waltham: Helen Perry (March 17)

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Thomas McGee in the recent passing of his dearly loved mom Joan Turner of Chapeau, Que. She

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger (March 17)

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Mohr family of Pontiac, Que., on the sudden passing of Erwin Mohr on Feb. 27. He

Fire destroys historic Waltham inn

EMILY HSUEH WALTHAM March 6, 2021 The long-standing Black River Inn and Outfitter in the Municipality of Waltham was destroyed by a fire on Saturday

It’s puzzling

I began working on a 1,000 piece puzzle the other day. It was recommended to me but as I was turning over the pieces I thought, why am I doing this? It has so many shades of green, gray and

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Mental health in new moms

Although there are tons of things that scare me about today’s world, one thing I’m so happy to be a part of is a world that discusses mental health so openly. I’m happy to live in a world where we

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The way we were (March 17)

Mar. 20,1996 25 Years Ago Bypass wharf complete: It wasn’t exactly the last spike, more like the last shovel but it did complete an important transportation system linking Quebec and Ontario. Representatives from all levels of government gathered at Desjardinsville

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Cut paradise to put up a…

Dear Editor, In light of the recent devastation that has been occurring in Bristol around the 6th Line, a fire has been lit in me. It is high time to stand up to the abuse that multi-million dollar agriculture companies

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Solidarity

Dear Editor, Solidarity with the citizens of Pontiac and Chelsea on the issue of tax fairness will go a long way in righting a wrong. Why should taxpayers be burdened with the cost of maintaining essential infrastructure serving NCC properties

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (March 17)

Our thoughts and prayers for the Bretzlaff and St. Aubin families on the loss of Adèle at the age of 68. She was the wife of Glen. Adèle was the mother of Maxine and Melissa (Dave). She was the grandmother

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Quyon: Jill Young (March 17)

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all. While I know the celebrations are much different this year, I hope everyone still puts on their best green and has a little fun. It sure was a different weekend in Quyon, with our

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Waltham: Helen Perry (March 17)

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Thomas McGee in the recent passing of his dearly loved mom Joan Turner of Chapeau, Que. She will also be missed by her partner Mike Jolicoeur and family and friends. We were

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger (March 17)

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Mohr family of Pontiac, Que., on the sudden passing of Erwin Mohr on Feb. 27. He will be sadly missed by his dear friend and partner Rita Marchildon Payne of Chichester,

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Fire destroys historic Waltham inn

EMILY HSUEH WALTHAM March 6, 2021 The long-standing Black River Inn and Outfitter in the Municipality of Waltham was destroyed by a fire on Saturday afternoon. Larry Perry, fire chief with the Waltham fire department, said that they received a

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