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April 2, 2026

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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

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

Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

Elections started Sunday with the advance poll and next will be Election Day and we will find out who our mayors, councillors and warden are.

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Helen Fleming (nee Fitzpatrick) of Chapeau. She was the beloved wife of the late Jack Fleming.

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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2017 — a tough year that will not give up!

2017 is already known as the year of the never ending rain, flooding and delayed planting, some fields never getting planted! For homeowners, it meant that many basements were flooded that were never wet before. Driveways and roads needed more

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Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

Elections started Sunday with the advance poll and next will be Election Day and we will find out who our mayors, councillors and warden are. I see that someone is restoring the log house near the old train station in

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Helen Fleming (nee Fitzpatrick) of Chapeau. She was the beloved wife of the late Jack Fleming. Our prayers are with her family and friends at this sad time. Our family was

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