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January 14, 2026

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The Way We Were

Apr. 13, 1994 25 Years Ago Thorne mourns the loss of its mayor: Mayor Clarence Frederick Pasch passed way peacefully in the Pontiac Community Hospital

Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

The galloping grannies were at it again this weekend. My daughter Shelley spent the week with me so Theresa and I drove her back to

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Well, it is that time of the year again for collecting the sap and making maple syrup. According to Gerry Perry and Ray Béchamp, as

Easter

by Shelley Heaphy As I look outside at this mix of snow and freezing rain, I can’t help but hope that by Easter this cold,

The Way We Were

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier Apr. 6, 1994 25 Years Ago Flood could leave Upper Pontiac cut off: The shrine of Our Lady of the White

Have we been duped again?

Early, during World War II, anyone known to be of Jewish descent in Germany was segregated and marked by their own people. Soon, these Jewish

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Lyne Bechamp in the recent passing of her dear Aunt Èmilienne (Audet) Sansom of Rouyan Noranda, Que.

The Way We Were

Apr. 13, 1994 25 Years Ago Thorne mourns the loss of its mayor: Mayor Clarence Frederick Pasch passed way peacefully in the Pontiac Community Hospital in Shawville on April 3 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of

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Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

The galloping grannies were at it again this weekend. My daughter Shelley spent the week with me so Theresa and I drove her back to Port Carling, Ont. on Saturday. Carl’s operation got moved up to Monday so we had

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Shawville LYSE LACOURSE 819-647-5932 lyse380@gmail.com

Want to learn bridge? Join the bridge club in Shawville on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at St-Paul’s Church Hall. People celebrating their birthdays this week are: Heather Carmichael, Cassandra Young, Jill Smith, Todd Hearty, Nicholas Rebertz, Andrea Petty, Sylvie Thomson,

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Well, it is that time of the year again for collecting the sap and making maple syrup. According to Gerry Perry and Ray Béchamp, as of yet, the sap is running slow. Angie, Danny and children Olivia and Jack Béchamp

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Easter

by Shelley Heaphy As I look outside at this mix of snow and freezing rain, I can’t help but hope that by Easter this cold, white snow will be replaced by gooey mud and some grass. I absolutely love Easter

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The Way We Were

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier Apr. 6, 1994 25 Years Ago Flood could leave Upper Pontiac cut off: The shrine of Our Lady of the White Water is in danger of being washed away in a deluge. In the process, between

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Have we been duped again?

Early, during World War II, anyone known to be of Jewish descent in Germany was segregated and marked by their own people. Soon, these Jewish people (men women, elderly and young) were rounded up and hauled away in train cars

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Lyne Bechamp in the recent passing of her dear Aunt Èmilienne (Audet) Sansom of Rouyan Noranda, Que. On Saturday, a very successful yard sale fundraiser was held at the Waltham Town Hall.

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