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With all-things-homemade, from the crocheted pieces to the jellies and preserves, it’s the season for the Port Hope United Church Christmas Fayre.

Ask almost anyone where they would want to live if they had Alzheimer’s disease, and the answer is the same – at home.

With the return of the popular Port Hope Heritage Business Improvement Area’s (HBIA) Trick-or-Treat night, officials are reminding residents that there will be road closures this Friday, as superheroes, goblins and all other types of creatures converge on the downtown.

Adapting to junior hockey hasn’t been an easy-peasy proposition for Port Hope Panthers’ rookie goaltender Liam Diarias who’s experienced his share of peaks and valleys in the short time he’s played at this level.

Port Hope has been marking the spooky season in style – and adding in a dash of kindness. Last week, youth volunteers rallied for the “Halloween Community Kindness Project” to help spread some Halloween-inspired cheer.

With several new leaders emerging across Northumberland after Monday night’s election, this will also mean a changed county council for the 2026-30 term.

Newly-elected Port Hope councillors weigh in on priorities for the upcoming term after Monday night's election.

Port Hope Mayor-elect Todd Attridge delves into priorities after his Monday night election win.

Port Hopers have decided on a new leader in Todd Attridge for the next council term, according to Monday’s unofficial election results.

It’s election day in Ontario and with just hours left to vote, west Northumberland communities are encouraging residents to cast their ballots before the polls close at 8 p.m.

If you’re wondering where to find out who’s won the races on municipal election night in west Northumberland, we have you covered.

The music is playing, the kids are arriving and Sounds of the Next Generation (SONG) is looking for a few more friendly faces to help keep things humming.

Election night is just around the corner, and as of mid-week, west Northumberland communities are already reporting high early voter turnout numbers.

A recent traffic initiative in Port Hope has led to a stunt driving charge, say police.

In under a month’s time, Northumberland communities will have chosen municipal leaders for the 2026-30 council term.

The chief of Alderville First Nation says the “Every Child Matters” walk Wednesday was a particularly important event with the rise of residential school denialism in Canada.

Northumberland residents and leaders are again raising their voices with hopes that VIA Rail Canada will listen to need before eliminating an early-morning rail connection and keep Train 641 on the tracks.

More residents in Port Hope and Cobourg will be able to include fresh chicken in their meal plans and ultimately on their dinner tables following a grant received by Northumberland Fare Share Food Banks (NFSFB).

Residents and visitors can step back in time this fall to enjoy firsthand the charm, character and architecture of selected heritage homes and buildings in the Municipality of Port Hope.

The Cultivate Festival is just around the corner in Port Hope and volunteers have been rallying to make sure the 10th anniversary edition won’t disappoint.