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August 6, 2026

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Something new to worry about 

Dear Editor, Just what we needed. This phenomenon may not be happening here yet, and may not ever, but I just heard about it, and

Waltham notes

Congratulations and best wishes are extended to Michelle Vanasse and John Romain, who were married this past Saturday. The wedding took place at their log

Shawville notes

Our sympathies to the Lamirande and Scott families on the loss of Juliette on July 22, at the age of 79. Our deepest condolences to

Rte. 301 remains open, work delayed

Transports Québec has confirmed the 1.5-kilometre stretch of Route 301 that was set to be closed this week has remained open as planned construction work

The power of proximity

When Lorianne Bertrand was in Grade 3, she made a go at teaching her grandmother to read. Still herself new to making meaning of vowels

Quyon notes

Congratulations to Michael McCann and Hailey Berube, as they were married on Sat., July 25. It was a beautiful day as they were surrounded by

Waltham notes

This past Thursday, family and friends gathered at Connie and Charlie Andrews’ to celebrate Connie’s sister, Paulette Pelletier’s, 65th birthday. Family and friends gathered to

Second hand smoke

Dear Editor, Ontario is experiencing record-breaking forest fires raging out of control. Here, we get a couple of days of orange skies, and some of

Something new to worry about 

Dear Editor, Just what we needed. This phenomenon may not be happening here yet, and may not ever, but I just heard about it, and it magnifies my concern over the artificial internet taking over our lives bit by bit. 

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A reporter’s farewell, and a thank-you

It was a jarring first day on the job.  Over two years ago, freshly arrived in the Pontiac from Nova Scotia, my first assignment was to attend the McDowell Spring Fair. I remember the quizzical look on one volunteer’s face

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Waltham notes

Congratulations and best wishes are extended to Michelle Vanasse and John Romain, who were married this past Saturday. The wedding took place at their log cabin along the Black River. Family and friends gathered to witness this beautiful occasion. They

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Shawville notes

Our sympathies to the Lamirande and Scott families on the loss of Juliette on July 22, at the age of 79. Our deepest condolences to the Gillespie and Pigeon families on the loss of Marjorie on July 22, at the

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Rte. 301 remains open, work delayed

Transports Québec has confirmed the 1.5-kilometre stretch of Route 301 that was set to be closed this week has remained open as planned construction work has been delayed.  In a July 24 alert, the ministry said the road between Route

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The power of proximity

When Lorianne Bertrand was in Grade 3, she made a go at teaching her grandmother to read. Still herself new to making meaning of vowels and consonants strung together in seemingly nonsensical combinations, she figured out how to teach this

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Quyon notes

Congratulations to Michael McCann and Hailey Berube, as they were married on Sat., July 25. It was a beautiful day as they were surrounded by their families and friends in an outdoor ceremony in Otter Lake. Wishing Hailey and Michael

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Waltham notes

This past Thursday, family and friends gathered at Connie and Charlie Andrews’ to celebrate Connie’s sister, Paulette Pelletier’s, 65th birthday. Family and friends gathered to wish Paulette birthday wishes. Everyone enjoyed a lovely afternoon sitting outside and competing in a

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Second hand smoke

Dear Editor, Ontario is experiencing record-breaking forest fires raging out of control. Here, we get a couple of days of orange skies, and some of us suffer breathing difficulties, a sore throat or eye irritation. My stepson in Madison, Wisconsin

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