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September 2018

All posts published in September 2018

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Orleans-Caledonia candidates face off at forum

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by Tena Starr   BARTON — Two Republicans, two Democrats, and an independent running for the two Orleans-Essex House seats squared off at a candidate forum here Monday night, explaining why they want the job and where they stand on the issues. About 15 people s... More »

Sanders and Zuckerman stump at Troy barbecue

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    by Joseph Gresser TROY — Before walking to the microphone, Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman put his untouched pulled pork sandwich down near U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. “Don’t eat it,” he said. Senator Sanders looked up.  “You can’t trust a politician,... More »

Barton struggles to deal with the homeless

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by Tena Starr   BARTON — The presence of three or four homeless people in Barton, who have been panhandling, stealing, squatting in empty buildings, and harassing customers, particularly at the C&C Market, has prompted a sharp response from business owners and... More »

September 26, 2018 Obituaries

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  Graveside services   Fernand and Elizabeth “Betty” Gagne A graveside service will be held for Fernand and Elizabeth “Betty” Gagne of Wales, Massachusetts, formerly of Troy, on Saturday, September 29, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Ignatius of Loyola Cemetery in Lo... More »

Obituaries September 19, 2018

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Charles E. Girard Charles E. Girard, 86, of Jay, died at his home on September 11, 2018. He was born on October 25, 1931, in Montgomery to Earl and Elizabeth (Sylvester) Girard.  In 1959 he married Donna Hawes, who predeceased him. Mr. Girard was employed by t... More »

Orleans Two candidates debate issues

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by Joseph Gresser   NEWPORT — Cheerful moderator Scott Wheeler offered some encouraging words Monday evening to the three candidates seeking to represent Orleans District Two in the state House of Representatives.   Before he began questioning them in front of... More »