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May 14, 2026

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Biking

At the first sign of spring, the begging starts, “Can you take the bikes out?” We always try and hold off a few days until

The most desirable

During the last two years, since the COVID-19 virus locked down the world, many of us have not been driving around unnecessarily. Our Pontiac County

The Way We Were

Mar. 26,1997 25 Years Ago Pontiac sap ready to flow: The trails are open, the horses hitched, the boilers prepared, the sugar shack ready. Now

Sheenboro – Doris Ranger

Birthday greetings and best wishes to Lynne Anne Storms on March 28, to my nephew Shane VanderEyk of Ottawa, Ont. on March 29, to Henry

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Deacon and Cuthbertson families on the loss of Lorrie on Friday, March 25 at the age of 62. Lorrie was

Waltham – Helen Perry

Warm birthday wishes are extended to Gerry Perry and Carolyn Pharand who are celebrating their birthdays both on April 3. May you both . .

Quyon – Jill Young

The precious signs of spring that I was hoping for last week are finally happening. The Quyon Ferry is opening for the season this Friday

Moving stuff

Efficiency and forward planning — Time has taught us to plan ahead so there will be less surprises and stress in our lives. Less stress

What is He doing?

I’ve been listening to the news and as I watch this war unfold. I have felt a sense of the anguish the people must be

Biking

At the first sign of spring, the begging starts, “Can you take the bikes out?” We always try and hold off a few days until there’s a bit less snow, but like we did this year, we usually cave in

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The most desirable

During the last two years, since the COVID-19 virus locked down the world, many of us have not been driving around unnecessarily. Our Pontiac County warden has been noticing more growth in housing in our county than we have noticed

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The Way We Were

Mar. 26,1997 25 Years Ago Pontiac sap ready to flow: The trails are open, the horses hitched, the boilers prepared, the sugar shack ready. Now the only thing maple syrup producers need is warmer weather. “It’s been too cold,” says

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Sheenboro – Doris Ranger

Birthday greetings and best wishes to Lynne Anne Storms on March 28, to my nephew Shane VanderEyk of Ottawa, Ont. on March 29, to Henry Sallafranque and Robin Sullivan on March 31, to Lorna Gleason, Patsy . . .

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Deacon and Cuthbertson families on the loss of Lorrie on Friday, March 25 at the age of 62. Lorrie was the wife of William. Lorrie was the mother of Jean Daniel (Diana). Our thoughts and

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Quyon – Jill Young

The precious signs of spring that I was hoping for last week are finally happening. The Quyon Ferry is opening for the season this Friday and I hear that the Casse Croute du Village will be opening the same day.

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Moving stuff

Efficiency and forward planning — Time has taught us to plan ahead so there will be less surprises and stress in our lives. Less stress means being a lot happier with life, both at work and at home. Someone who

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What is He doing?

I’ve been listening to the news and as I watch this war unfold. I have felt a sense of the anguish the people must be feeling. They are losing everything and are even in danger of losing their lives. Most

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