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From our Files – Week of February 12, 2020

First Lieutenant Donald J. Chamberland, USAF, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Chamberland of Sinclair, was recently promoted to the rank of captain. Captain Chamberland received both the bachelor and masters of science degrees in industrial engineering from Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona.

From our Files – Week of February 3, 2020

50 Years Ago -- Feb. 5, 1970 Soldier Cited For Heroism In Vietnam -- Specialist 4 Joseph Michaud, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hector Michaud, of Madawaska, has received the Army Commendation Medal for heroism for action in Vietnam on October 14, 1969.

From Our Files – Week of January 27, 2020

50 Years Ago -- Jan. 29, 1970 Home Ec Girls Find Children Learn At Play -- Children learn through fun activities and they are certainly having fun working with finger painting, play dough, water colors, games, toys, story books and music.

From Our Files – Week of January 20, 2020

The Rev. Gilman Chalout of St. David was the guest speaker at the Madawaska Knights of Columbus hall Monday evening and told the group about his summer vacation in Alaska. Fr. Chalout pointed out the route he took on a map of the area.

From Our Files – Week of January 13, 2020

Brother Roland Lajoie, S.M., of Van Buren was greeted by Pope Paul VI on Dec. 10.

From Our Files – Week of January 6, 2020

50 Years Ago -- January 8, 1970 Marine In Vietnam Earns Promotion -- Marine Corporal Rodney Sanolar of Eagle Lake, was promoted to his present rank while serving with the First Marine Aircraft Wing in Vietnam.

From our Files – Week of Jan. 1, 2020

The fourth town has approved its share of the regional airport to be located at Frenchville and their town fathers said “they wanted the public to know they are solidly behind the airport project.”

From our Files – Week of Dec. 23, 2019

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From our Files – Week of December 16, 2019

50 Years Ago -- December 18, 1969 Madawaska Knight Of Month -- Laurent Geoffroy, received the “knight of the month” award from Bob Lausier, grand knight in the Madawaska KC’s, at their last meeting, December 15 at the KC hall.

From Our Files – Week of Dec. 2, 2019

50 Years Ago -- December 4, 1969 Jaycee Cabin Takes On A New Community Role -- The Jaycees of Madawaska have moved their cabin from the Midtown Shopping Center to the church lot on the corner of St. Thomas Street and 12th Avenue where the structure will be used for various functions.

From our Files – Week of November 27, 2019

An oil stove explosion caused a fire which destroyed the two-apartment home of Mrs. Fred Daigle on Picard Street in Edmundston, N.B.

From our Files – Week of November 20, 2019

Roland Toussaint’s Clover Hill Lodge has taken on a new look since it was first opened for the 1968-69 snowmobile season last fall.

From our Files – Week of November 11, 2019

50 Years Ago -- November 13, 1969 Bringing Home The Turkey -- Pete Daigle of the Maple Grove Club in Sinclair, released some wild turkeys he has been raising for the past months and it didn’t take long for some hunters to bring home the trophies. Members who have scored are J.

From our Files – Week of November 6, 2019

The Edmundston Police Department said that Halloween night in the city was a very quiet one for them, with no major accidents or mischief. They attribute this to the fact that over 2,500 children

From our Files – Week of October 30, 2019

Army Specialist Four Joseph H.S. Michaud, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hector E. Michaud, of Madawaska, received the Army Commendation Medal during ceremonies near Cu Chi, Vietnam. Spec. 4 Michaud received the award for meritorious service while serving as a gunner with Company D, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry of the 25th Infantry Division near Cu Chi. Spec. 4 Michaud is a 1968 graduate of Madawaska High School.

From our Files – Week of October 21, 2019

50 Years Ago -- October 23, 1969 Two Valley Boys Start Studies For Priesthood -- Paul Cyr and John Marquis of Van Buren, have both entered the Marist College and Seminary to study for the priesthood.

From Our Files – Week of October 14, 2019

50 Years Ago -- October 16, 1969 Madawaska Man Adds To Medals -- Oneil Clavette, 23, son of mr. and Mrs. Denis Clavette of Madawaska, received the Bronze Star medal for meritorious service in the Republic of Vietnam.

From Our Files – Week of October 7, 2019

50 Years Ago -- October 9, 1969 Salute To Valley Farmers -- The business and professional people of the St. John Valley give a rousing 21-gun SALUTE to the farmers of this area.

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