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April 2, 2026

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Caldwell CONNIE HUNTER819-506-4011

Well, it won’t be long until Christmas. I went out this morning and put up some of my lawn ornaments and almost forgot about my

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

Well, it won’t be long until Christmas. I went out this morning and put up some of my lawn ornaments and almost forgot about my notes. My Westies and I went for a six kilometre walk on Sunday since it

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

Ronald Walter Campbell wanted to wish happy birthday to his 93-year-old sister, Pansy Martha Campbell who celebrated her birthday on Oct. 29. Happy belated birthday to: Ron Hayes, Peggy Cruickshank, Ralph Lang, Brent Carson, Richard Allen, Sylvia Poisson-Hodgins, Dorothy Cowley,

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The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

Nov. 11, 1992 25 Years Ago Fiddler Jamboree keeps the old traditions alive: If it hadn’t been for the modern-day audio equipment you would have thought you had gone back in time. In this day of high-tech electrified computerized productions

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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, 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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