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February 18, 2026

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Who will guide the ship?

Centuries ago, before trains, automobiles, airplanes, tanks or other armored vehicles, ships took a major position in international trade, exploration and the security of a

Waltham: Helen Perry (Sept. 15)

In my column last week, I reported that the big man fish in the Co-ed Bass Fishing Derby was reeled in by Curtis Hokum weighing

Quyon: Jill Young (Sept. 15)

A big congratulations to my cousin, Kenny Fleck and his wife Jenna who welcomed a beautiful baby girl on Sept. 6. Her name is Collins

Vinton: Diane Boisvert (Sept. 15)

On the long weekend, Sharon Crawford and I went to visit my cousin, Bob Mayhew at his camp in Lindsay Ont. We took Sharon’s new

The way we were (Sept. 8)

Sept. 11, 1996  25 Years Ago Radioactive isotope plan to be explained at MRC: Officials from Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd will be at the

Unwinding

Hooray, they did it. We did it. They’re in school, loving their teacher, classroom and friends (we hope).  We miss them all day long, we

The people must choose

Before I go any further, I must state that during my lifetime, I have voted for most of the various political parties but my decision

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (Sept. 8)

Our deepest condolences to the Lehmann family on the loss of Douglas on Aug. 27 at the age of 58.  Our thoughts and prayers for

Quyon: Jill Young (Sept. 8)

Congratulations to Sarah Michelle Davis on the arrival of her twin boys last week. She named the babies Atlas and Nixon and they arrived early

Who will guide the ship?

Centuries ago, before trains, automobiles, airplanes, tanks or other armored vehicles, ships took a major position in international trade, exploration and the security of a country.  The choice of a captain who would guide the ship was not taken lightly.

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Waltham: Helen Perry (Sept. 15)

In my column last week, I reported that the big man fish in the Co-ed Bass Fishing Derby was reeled in by Curtis Hokum weighing in at 3.3 lbs. It should have read Yvan Laback, who reeled it in at

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Quyon: Jill Young (Sept. 15)

A big congratulations to my cousin, Kenny Fleck and his wife Jenna who welcomed a beautiful baby girl on Sept. 6. Her name is Collins Bristol Fleck and she is a little sister for Georgia. I know her nana Patti

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert (Sept. 15)

On the long weekend, Sharon Crawford and I went to visit my cousin, Bob Mayhew at his camp in Lindsay Ont. We took Sharon’s new pup, Luna with us and she did the trip very well. We stopped a few

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The way we were (Sept. 8)

Sept. 11, 1996  25 Years Ago Radioactive isotope plan to be explained at MRC: Officials from Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd will be at the next MRC meeting to explain the company’s planned expansion with regard to the manufacture of

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Unwinding

Hooray, they did it. We did it. They’re in school, loving their teacher, classroom and friends (we hope).  We miss them all day long, we think about the fun they’re having, the nervousness they’re experiencing, the learning going on and

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The people must choose

Before I go any further, I must state that during my lifetime, I have voted for most of the various political parties but my decision was based on my trust in the candidate and view on their party policy rather

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (Sept. 8)

Our deepest condolences to the Lehmann family on the loss of Douglas on Aug. 27 at the age of 58.  Our thoughts and prayers for the Beaudoin and St. Aubin families on the loss of Brigitte on Sept. 3 at

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Quyon: Jill Young (Sept. 8)

Congratulations to Sarah Michelle Davis on the arrival of her twin boys last week. She named the babies Atlas and Nixon and they arrived early but I hear they are all doing very well. Wishing Sarah all the best. I

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