May 18, 2022
Last weekend the Orono Arena held their first Road Rally Fundraiser to raise money for a new ice-resurfacer. Dean and Lisa Barker (in car) are pictured with Sharon and Peter…
PHAI project completed
The Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) is the only nuclear waste cleanup project in the world, and “the world is watch-ing us,” noted Mark Hughey, General Manager of the PHAI….
Livestock Lane and Community Ag Day plans taking shape
Once again Orono Fair guests can look forward to get-ting up fairly close and personal with farm animals as the perennially popular Livestock Lane is back, as is the Community…
Fiddling at the Orono Fair
The Old Time Fiddlers Contest was started by Norm and Ruth Andrews back in 1980. For the last ten years, Shirley Severn has volunteered her time to organizing the event.
Girl greatness starts here
On Saturday, May 14, representatives from Girl Guides 2nd Newcastle were outside their headquarters at Newcastle United Church selling the traditional Girl Guide cookies. Sales were brisk, and funds raised…
Sandra Dickinson – Don’t worry be happy
Orono seems to be the place to be if you want to kick back and enjoy life. Sandra Dickinson loves life and loves Orono.
Opening day of the Clarington Farmers Market in Newcastle
This is Lisa Fillion’s first year at the Clarington Farmers Market selling her homemade ‘Better Tarts’. Lillian and her mom Nicole are eager to give them a try. The Clarington…
Orioles return
Just as Jim Richards predicted in last month’s paper, the Baltimore Orioles with their striking black and orange markings and distinctly beautiful songs have returned to the area. Pictured here…
NDP candidate putting herself forward to enact change
Kim McArthur-Jackson is ready to hit the hustings and talk issues with people in Northumberland-Peterborough South riding. “We are ready to see a change in this area,” says McArthur-Jackson, who…
