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The way we were (Jan. 27)

Jan. 31,1996 25 Years Ago Cedar mill for Coulonge: It’s never been worth much in Pontiac, but the mayor of Fort Coulonge believes an increased

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SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ Voice I’m not even going to pretend I’m an expert on this topic. I’ve struggled with this concept my whole

Heading home

A person saw our poster about the stray kitten my friend has been feeding for months. They came and took her yesterday. Feeling compassion for

When the going gets tough

“When the going gets tough … the tough get going.” While WWII was devastating the world, 1939-1945, everything got pretty tough for all the people

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 marked a year since the first case of COVID-19 emerged in Canada. We have learned a lot since the pandemic began.

Quyon: Jill Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to Sherry Henderson and her family on the passing of her mom, Eleanor, on Jan. 10. The thoughts and prayers of

Waltham: Helen Perry

We are now well into the new year. My New Year’s resolution is not to allow myself to be overwhelmed by the negative events and

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

Happy birthday wishes go out to Maurice Beauregard on Jan. 27, to Cecile Smith on Jan. 28, to Suzanne Pilon on Jan. 29, to Donna

Helping kids cope with news

SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ Voice When a friend suggested I write an article on this topic I was hesitant because it’s a struggle for

The way we were (Jan. 20)

Jan. 24,1996 25 Years Ago Mayors postpone vote: Pontiac’s mayors have decided to delay voting on a resolution declaring the county to be an inseparable

The way we were (Jan. 27)

Jan. 31,1996 25 Years Ago Cedar mill for Coulonge: It’s never been worth much in Pontiac, but the mayor of Fort Coulonge believes an increased demand for this long-lasting wood will make long-lasting employment in his community. Hector Soucie Jr

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SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ Voice I’m not even going to pretend I’m an expert on this topic. I’ve struggled with this concept my whole life and continue to. Because of that I know how extremely important it is to

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Heading home

A person saw our poster about the stray kitten my friend has been feeding for months. They came and took her yesterday. Feeling compassion for her, they decided to give her . . .

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When the going gets tough

“When the going gets tough … the tough get going.” While WWII was devastating the world, 1939-1945, everything got pretty tough for all the people in our world. While factories that produced for both domestic use and exports were being

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 marked a year since the first case of COVID-19 emerged in Canada. We have learned a lot since the pandemic began. We are more . . .

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Quyon: Jill Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to Sherry Henderson and her family on the passing of her mom, Eleanor, on Jan. 10. The thoughts and prayers of the community are with you at this sad time. Condolences are also going out to

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Waltham: Helen Perry

We are now well into the new year. My New Year’s resolution is not to allow myself to be overwhelmed by the negative events and situations of 2020. What a ride! Events in the US have been frightening and certainly

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

Happy birthday wishes go out to Maurice Beauregard on Jan. 27, to Cecile Smith on Jan. 28, to Suzanne Pilon on Jan. 29, to Donna Dagenais on Jan. 30 and to Timmy St. Jean on Feb 1. I was watching

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Helping kids cope with news

SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ Voice When a friend suggested I write an article on this topic I was hesitant because it’s a struggle for me right now with my kids. I am dealing with this so very much right

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The way we were (Jan. 20)

Jan. 24,1996 25 Years Ago Mayors postpone vote: Pontiac’s mayors have decided to delay voting on a resolution declaring the county to be an inseparable part of Canada. After a long and often heated debate in a room packed with

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