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FAYE ASHTON Special to The Standard Sunday was such a perfect glorious Spring day reminding us there will be plenty more of these ahead....
The Standard
Apr 10, 20241 min read
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FAYE ASHTON Special to The Standard March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers. That used to be true but not so much anymore....
The Standard
Apr 2, 20241 min read
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Easter spirit returning to Port Perry
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry community is once again invited to show their Easter pride later this month, with the...
Dan Cearns
Mar 27, 20241 min read
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Scugog council costs over $319,000 in 2023
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A report on council member salaries and benefits was included in the agenda for Scugog council’s meeting,...
Dan Cearns
Mar 27, 20241 min read
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FAYE ASHTON Special to The Standard Congratulations, to the PPHS Curling Club for excelling in Kingston this past weekend. They showed...
The Standard
Mar 27, 20241 min read
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Scugog cell tower application process sent to dispute resolution
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is sending a decision on the process for the creation of a cell tower on Scugog...
Dan Cearns
Mar 21, 20242 min read
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by Faye Ashton How mixed-up can the weather be? One good thing for those hoping to get another run of sap, the below zero temp tonight...
The Standard
Mar 13, 20241 min read
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by Faye Ashton March, will it be in like a Lamb and out like a Lion? We can’t predict the weather anymore. I wish all who are celebrating...
The Standard
Mar 6, 20241 min read
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Scugog Township to hold operating budget open house
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is inviting residents to provide their input into the 2024 municipal operating...
Dan Cearns
Feb 27, 20241 min read
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FAYE ASHTON The Standard What a beautiful bright sight as the full moon, the one which is farthest away from the earth shone down on us...
The Standard
Feb 27, 20241 min read
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by Faye Ashton It was beautiful watching the snow flakes falling. Knowing this was the weekend we were heading to Hanover Ontario to...
The Standard
Feb 21, 20241 min read
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by Faye Ashton Happy Valentine's Day to all who receive this newspaper on Wednesday. I hope we can carry on that love of one for another...
The Standard
Feb 13, 20241 min read
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by Faye Ashton I hope everyone has enjoyed the little bit of sunshine we had this weekend. It would be nice to see it tomorrow and the...
The Standard
Feb 7, 20242 min read
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by Faye Ashton Driving into Uxbridge on Saturday, I was so unusually surprised to count 11 swans on the east side of Elgin Pond. I phoned...
The Standard
Jan 30, 20241 min read
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FAYE ASHTON Special to The Standard Finally, some real winter weather, even though it still doesn’t match up to what we experienced in...
The Standard
Jan 26, 20241 min read
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FAYE ASHTON Special to The Standard Some how the first half of January 2024 has delivered every type of weather available. The above zero...
The Standard
Jan 16, 20241 min read
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FAYE ASHTON Special to The Standard Again, I wish everyone a happy, healthy, and love-filled New Year. To all our readers celebrating a...
The Standard
Jan 10, 20241 min read
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FAYE ASHTON Special to The Standard Happy New Year y’all. Wishing all our readers a healthy, giving and peaceful 2024. Did Christmas...
The Standard
Jan 2, 20242 min read
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FAYE ASHTON Special to The Standard Merry Christmas to everyone from this community. Wishing a safe healthy and happy New Year as we...
The Standard
Dec 18, 20231 min read
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by Faye Ashton We are inching closer to the most wonderful time of year, Christmas. The weather has been unpredictable, up and down but...
The Standard
Dec 13, 20231 min read
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