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March 19, 2026

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to Paul Coulombe on the sudden passing of his wife . . .

Kindness counts

I don’t know exactly how it takes over, but when too much goes wrong in my life, I start feeling miserable. That’s exactly what .

The 411 on lice

With back to school upon us, tips and tricks on avoiding head lice is on every parents to do list. Hopefully some of these tips

The Way We Were

Aug. 31, 1994 25 Years Ago Quyon BBQ raises cash for firefighters: Quyon’s fifth annual BBQ to raise money for the volunteer firefighters was a

Rebuilding the team

Most of us have watched closely as our favourite sports teams have gone from winning the cup to just a team in only a few

Waltham: Helen Perry

Lynette Burnie of Cornwall, Ont. was a recent visitor of Elizabeth Ethier and family. Congratulations and best wishes . . .

Quyon: Jill Young

I hear it was a big weekend at the Poltimore Tractor Pull for the Loose Change pulling team. Congratulations to Pat Carty and Danny Foran,

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

I would like to send out my condolences to the friends and family of Violet Normandeau (nee Hearty) who passed away Aug. 14 at the

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this upcoming week: Jeff Harris, Debbie Hobbs, Kate Duggan, Peter Draper, Ruth Strutt, . . . Robert Gregory,

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Get well wishes go out to our dear friend Paulette Demmons who is recovering from a hip surgery. Belated birthday wishes go out to .

Kindness counts

I don’t know exactly how it takes over, but when too much goes wrong in my life, I start feeling miserable. That’s exactly what . . .

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The 411 on lice

With back to school upon us, tips and tricks on avoiding head lice is on every parents to do list. Hopefully some of these tips will . . .

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The Way We Were

Aug. 31, 1994 25 Years Ago Quyon BBQ raises cash for firefighters: Quyon’s fifth annual BBQ to raise money for the volunteer firefighters was a success thanks to sponsors Freshmart, Shorewalk Vacation Villas, Weston Bread and Laflamme-Filion Pharmacy. Sunny weather

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Rebuilding the team

Most of us have watched closely as our favourite sports teams have gone from winning the cup to just a team in only a few years. A couple players get . . .

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Quyon: Jill Young

I hear it was a big weekend at the Poltimore Tractor Pull for the Loose Change pulling team. Congratulations to Pat Carty and Danny Foran, as Pat won . . .

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

I would like to send out my condolences to the friends and family of Violet Normandeau (nee Hearty) who passed away Aug. 14 at the age of . . .

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this upcoming week: Jeff Harris, Debbie Hobbs, Kate Duggan, Peter Draper, Ruth Strutt, . . . Robert Gregory, Marc Gregory, Emily Mayhew, John Carmichael, Donnie Trafford, Nathan Chan, Isla Harris, Keyanna Alexander, Cathy

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