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February 18, 2026

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The Way We Were – March 6, 2024

25 Years Ago – Mar. 3, 1999 Blaze destroys garage and contents: A fire believed to have been caused by a spark destroyed a garage

Social Notes: February 28, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Michael McCann and Hailey Berube on the arrival of their sweet baby boy. They welcomed Bennett on Feb. 23,

Different

Want to start an argument? Just mention politics or religion. Last night we went to listen to a blues singer and, although many people love

How can they know?

Every now and again, season, year, or just occasionally, I am reminded that wild animals know things that we may never know. I am talking

The Way We Were – Feb. 21, 2024

25 Years Ago – Feb. 17, 1999 Otter Lake Carnival draws many: With plenty of sunshine and pleasant temperatures, the annual Otter Lake Carnival drew

Social Notes – Feb. 21, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Our deepest sympathy to the Dolan family, as Alice (Mulligan) Dolan passed away on Feb. 15 at the age of 93.

Words Are Not Enough

Recently my book was published and I dedicated it to my dad. I unintentionally left out my mom. Not purposely, I was thinking about one

Social Notes – Feb. 14, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Happy Valentine’s Day to all. While it isn’t my favourite day of the year, I do hope everyone enjoys some treats

The Way We Were – March 6, 2024

25 Years Ago – Mar. 3, 1999 Blaze destroys garage and contents: A fire believed to have been caused by a spark destroyed a garage and its contents in Clarendon Feb. 23. “That’s my living, my lifetime pickups,” owner Leo

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Social Notes: February 28, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Michael McCann and Hailey Berube on the arrival of their sweet baby boy. They welcomed Bennett on Feb. 23, and he shares his birthday with his cousin Isaac. Bennett is a little brother for

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The Way We Were – Feb. 28, 2024

25 Years Ago – Feb. 24, 1999 Bristol Carnival a hit with all ages: The car races on ice were canceled due to lack of snow for snowbanks, the beach party attracted few people and Saturday’s nice weather may have

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Different

Want to start an argument? Just mention politics or religion. Last night we went to listen to a blues singer and, although many people love blues, it wasn’t on the top of my list of favourite music. In fact, this

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How can they know?

Every now and again, season, year, or just occasionally, I am reminded that wild animals know things that we may never know. I am talking about wild animals as big as a black bear and as small as a hummingbird.

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The Way We Were – Feb. 21, 2024

25 Years Ago – Feb. 17, 1999 Otter Lake Carnival draws many: With plenty of sunshine and pleasant temperatures, the annual Otter Lake Carnival drew large crowds to the three-day event. “The attendance was up from last year,” organizer and

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Social Notes – Feb. 21, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Our deepest sympathy to the Dolan family, as Alice (Mulligan) Dolan passed away on Feb. 15 at the age of 93. Mrs. Dolan was the owner of Dolan’s Fabric Shop in both Quyon and Renfrew for

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Words Are Not Enough

Recently my book was published and I dedicated it to my dad. I unintentionally left out my mom. Not purposely, I was thinking about one aspect of my life. But, it was an unfortunate oversight, because though my dad often

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Working from home with little ones in tow

Four years ago working from home became a more normal and accepted reality. Thanks to covid people were forced to work alongside their little ones, day after day. It was difficult then to force yourself to put your career in

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Social Notes – Feb. 14, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Happy Valentine’s Day to all. While it isn’t my favourite day of the year, I do hope everyone enjoys some treats and that you are all spoiled by the loves in your life. I also hope

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