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Volume 194 No. 24 | The Picton Gazette

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Volume 194 No. 24

June 12, 2024

Volume 194

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<p>Easier access to Bloomfield’s Mill Pond Park off Mill Street is part of a community led proposal for improvements to the park. (Supplied Photo)</p>

Fish Free

Bloomfield Mill Pond is in for some much needed attention

Writer: Jason Parks

Community Focus

No Parking

County considers 15-minute spots on Picton Main Street

Writer: Jason Parks

Orlando

“No difference at all—just a different sex”

<p>The Cousins: Lesley Snyder as Peaches Verdeen (“The No. 1 Mortuarial Cosmetologist for this part of the state”), Colleen Simm as Gaynelle Verdeen Bodeen, and Susie Mitchell as Jimmie Wyvette Verdeen. (Karen Valihora/Gazette Staff)</p>

Close to Home

Why worry about a few pesky charges of attempted murder?

<p>Packed Bid for the Build Fundraiser at the Crystal Palace June 3. (Photo: Logan Somers)</p>

An Enchanted Evening

A celebration of the Hospital Foundation's intense fundraising for the new build

Community Focus

Loss of a Legend

Clifford Foster, a giant figure in Prince Edward County agriculture, dies at age 93

<p>Bomber crash at King Terry home (Picton Gazette, 11 June 1954)</p>

1954: R.C.A.F. Pilot Killed, Second Rescued As Plane Crashes, Burns

Second occupant died shortly after.

<p>Violinist Jonathan Crow, Maureen Dunn (Chair of PECCMF) and cellist Paul Marleyn (Photo: Chris Fanning)</p>

Musical Chairs

Prince Edward County Chamber Music Festival announces its 23rd season, which includes free tickets for those under 25

Writer: Scott-Morgan Straker

Writer: Karen Valihora

Writer: Karen Valihora

Writer: Jason Parks

Writer: Chris Fanning