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April 2, 2026

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It’s up to you

From the moment you first get up in the morning you make choices. As your feet hit the floor, you can decide to look at

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

We were saddened to hear of the passing of our neighbor George Bayne. He was the beloved husband of Ella Bayne (nee Lacroix). Our heartfelt,

Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

Sorry I haven’t sent in any articles in the past few weeks but my iPad was down and I was having difficulty finding out how

Put a bandage around your finger

Every year different countries designate a day, a week or a month for farm safety. In Canada the third week of March is reserved each

The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

Mar. 3, 1993 25 Years Ago St. John’s Elementary holds Winter Carnival: Students at St. John’s Elementary school in Campbell’s Bay held their winter carnival last week. Some of the activities included a design your own carnival button contest, “Hat

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It’s up to you

From the moment you first get up in the morning you make choices. As your feet hit the floor, you can decide to look at things on the positive side and thank God that you did wake up or you

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

We were saddened to hear of the passing of our neighbor George Bayne. He was the beloved husband of Ella Bayne (nee Lacroix). Our heartfelt, sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with his children, grandchildren, family and friends. On Thursday, the

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Ladysmith Lillian Pasch 819-647-5304

Our sympathy to the family and friends of Donald Paul who passed away last Thursday at the age of 83. Our sympathy also to the family and friends of Stanley Widdicombe who passed away last week. My sister Beulah was

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Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

Sorry I haven’t sent in any articles in the past few weeks but my iPad was down and I was having difficulty finding out how to get it fixed. Last weekend, I went to my cousin Freda and Jacques Dupuis’

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Put a bandage around your finger

Every year different countries designate a day, a week or a month for farm safety. In Canada the third week of March is reserved each year as farm safety month. Farm safety is not just a one week job. People

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The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

Feb. 24, 1993 25 Years Ago Teacher Appreciation at McDowell: Principal Diane Sanford presented a collage of childhood photos of teachers and staff at Dr. S.E. McDowell Elementary School in Shawville. The photos on display on a bulletin board are

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