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April 2, 2026

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Once again, this year on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, senior residents in Waltham are participating in an exercise program sponsored by Vie Active. It takes

Cause or cure?

Not everything on the farm was fresh air and the picturesque sight of contented cows on pasture. Fifty years ago when we went to the

The Parents’ Voice By Shelley Heaphy

Developmental milestones Is my child delayed? Developing on curve? Should I be worried? Is this normal? Are they ahead of the game? Should I be

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

On Friday, we plunged into another deep freeze. It was -40 degrees Celsius with the wind chill that morning. It could always be much worse,

Ladysmith Lillian Pasch 819-647-5304

Our sympathy to the family and friends of Jim Stanley who passed away last week at the age of 73 years. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Our sympathy to the family and friends of Arthur

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Once again, this year on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, senior residents in Waltham are participating in an exercise program sponsored by Vie Active. It takes place at the Waltham Town Hall from 10:30 a.m. to11:30 a.m. So come out and

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The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

Jan. 13, 1993 25 Years Ago Smokers get support in kicking the habit: On Jan. 5, the first meeting of the Smokers Anonymous Support Group took place at the Pontiac Community Hospital. Ten people gathered there for support in their

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Cause or cure?

Not everything on the farm was fresh air and the picturesque sight of contented cows on pasture. Fifty years ago when we went to the barn to milk after bringing the cows in from summer pasture, I remember walking into

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The Parents’ Voice By Shelley Heaphy

Developmental milestones Is my child delayed? Developing on curve? Should I be worried? Is this normal? Are they ahead of the game? Should I be teaching them this or that? These are all questions that most parents pose themselves daily

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

On Friday, we plunged into another deep freeze. It was -40 degrees Celsius with the wind chill that morning. It could always be much worse, as we have experienced the weather bomb that went through the New England States and

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