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February 25, 2026

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Why didn’t they change their ways?

Eaton’s and Sears wrote the book on distance sales by putting a free catalogue in every household. Whether you lived in Toronto or Skinners Pond,

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

On Saturday afternoon, we received our first snow fall of the year. It wasn’t a significant amount as it was all melted by Sunday morning.

Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

Here are the unofficial election results from the Nov. 5 election in Litchfield. The mayor is Colleen Larivière, councillors by acclamation are Terry Racine, Denis

Caldwell CONNIE HUNTER819-506-4011

Welcome to another edition of the Caldwell notes. I haven’t been writing lately as I haven’t had much news but unfortunately yesterday on my way

Choices count By Esther Colpitts

Yesterday, I went to the advance polls and voted. It’s a privilege that many people wish they had in countries where freedom is limited. It

Why didn’t they change their ways?

Eaton’s and Sears wrote the book on distance sales by putting a free catalogue in every household. Whether you lived in Toronto or Skinners Pond, everybody in the house studied at least one section of the catalogue. My father’s first

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The Parents’ Voice by Shelley Heaphy

Winter car seat safety When I had my winter baby, who was born in February, my biggest concern was how I would keep her warm running to and from errands. I searched for the warmest car seat products and spent

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

On Saturday afternoon, we received our first snow fall of the year. It wasn’t a significant amount as it was all melted by Sunday morning. Mother Nature is letting us know what is in store for us in the coming

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Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

Here are the unofficial election results from the Nov. 5 election in Litchfield. The mayor is Colleen Larivière, councillors by acclamation are Terry Racine, Denis Dubeau, Joseph John Belanger and Emile Morin. John Stitt was voted in for seat six

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Ladysmith Lillian Pasch 819-647-5304

Our sympathy to the family and friends of Beulah Stewart who passed away Oct. 28 at the age of 89 years. Beulah will be sadly missed by all who knew her. This past weekend we went back to standard time.

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Caldwell CONNIE HUNTER819-506-4011

Welcome to another edition of the Caldwell notes. I haven’t been writing lately as I haven’t had much news but unfortunately yesterday on my way to vote I noticed fire trucks on Ragged Chute Road down by what used to

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Choices count By Esther Colpitts

Yesterday, I went to the advance polls and voted. It’s a privilege that many people wish they had in countries where freedom is limited. It made me think about how easily we can lose sight of how our choices make

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