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February 18, 2026

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Quyon: Jill Young (Oct. 27)

Congratulations to Amanda (Smith) and Ryan Tracy on the arrival of their baby boy on Oct. 22. His name is Fergus and he is a

Where did fall go?

The first two weeks of October were as nice as many late summer days to do what you wanted to do outside. Construction jobs that

The Way We Were (Oct. 20)

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier Oct. 23, 1996  25 Years Ago Jiu-Jitsu students earn four medals at national competition:  Three members of the Pontiac Jiu-Jitsu club

Parents’ Voice: Halloween

When are children too old to trick-or-treat? This is a topic that often resurfaces close to Halloween. There are definitely two sides to this argument

Life brings change

I don’t carry anything heavy anymore. So, when our new pastor, his wife and family moved here, mostly the younger people carried boxes, beds and

Vinton: Diane Boisvert (Oct. 20)

A few weeks ago, I had a special visitor from Victoria, B.C. It was Lorraine Lowe Newton and her sister Elaine McCagg from Bryson. They

Waltham: Helen Perry (Oct. 20)

What a change in the weather. We had a significant amount of rain on Saturday and the temperature dropped to more seasonal. I believe the

Quyon: Jill Young (Oct. 20)

The Quyon Lionettes hosted the return of their popular car rally event on Saturday after missing last year due to COVID-19. It was a fantastic

The Way We Were (Oct. 13)

Oct. 16, 1996  25 Years Ago Producers fight new marketing system: The presence of two security guards at last week’s wood producers information meeting in

Quyon: Jill Young (Oct. 27)

Congratulations to Amanda (Smith) and Ryan Tracy on the arrival of their baby boy on Oct. 22. His name is Fergus and he is a little brother for Charlie. Best wishes to the whole family on their little bundle of

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Where did fall go?

The first two weeks of October were as nice as many late summer days to do what you wanted to do outside. Construction jobs that had been put off could be worked at in your shirt sleeves. Fourth cut hay,

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The Way We Were (Oct. 20)

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier Oct. 23, 1996  25 Years Ago Jiu-Jitsu students earn four medals at national competition:  Three members of the Pontiac Jiu-Jitsu club fought their way to four medals at the first-ever Canadian Championships open to all martial

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Parents’ Voice: Halloween

When are children too old to trick-or-treat? This is a topic that often resurfaces close to Halloween. There are definitely two sides to this argument but I truly believe that children should stay young for as long as possible.  As

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Life brings change

I don’t carry anything heavy anymore. So, when our new pastor, his wife and family moved here, mostly the younger people carried boxes, beds and dressers. I made sandwiches. I can do that easily and with joy. 

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert (Oct. 20)

A few weeks ago, I had a special visitor from Victoria, B.C. It was Lorraine Lowe Newton and her sister Elaine McCagg from Bryson. They visited for a few hours but then they had to leave. They promised they’d come

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Waltham: Helen Perry (Oct. 20)

What a change in the weather. We had a significant amount of rain on Saturday and the temperature dropped to more seasonal. I believe the beautiful, warm weather we were experiencing this past week or two has ended for this

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Lyse Lacourse: Shawville (Oct. 20)

Our deepest condolences to the Hodgins and Murray families on the loss of Sandra on Oct. 11 at the age of 75. She was the partner of Richard Anstead. Sandra was the mother of Robert (Jee-Eun). She was the sister

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Quyon: Jill Young (Oct. 20)

The Quyon Lionettes hosted the return of their popular car rally event on Saturday after missing last year due to COVID-19. It was a fantastic day despite rainy and dreary weather. The big winners were Meghan Foran, Heather Smith, Amanda

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The Way We Were (Oct. 13)

Oct. 16, 1996  25 Years Ago Producers fight new marketing system: The presence of two security guards at last week’s wood producers information meeting in Shawville was evidence of the tension among woodlot owners. But compared to other meetings in

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