Here are this week's top stories, curated by our editorial team.
Pembroke's Town Clock Winder
Many readers have probably seen the line item on Town Meeting Warrants and always wondered what the job entailed. We got an exclusive look inside the First Church steeple, where Pembroke's Clock Winder has been dutifully and quietly maintaining a key piece of town history for 40 years.
Still Winding after All These Years
All about Pembroke’s Town Clock Winder
Anne Stanton
Clothing Prohibited in Trash
This week's Trash Talk column goes over the "dos and don'ts" of fabrics in the trash can and how to properly dispose of them.
Trash Talk: Shirt? NO! Clothing and fabrics are not allowed in trash or recycling.
Clothing, fabrics, shoes, and other textiles are not allowed in recycling or trash. They should be donated, thrifted, or recycled at one of the town’s designated drop offs.
Nicole Lydic
PCJ is Growing
The Pembroke Citizen Journal is seeking volunteer journalists, contributors, and other interested individuals to attend our informational session on Tuesday, July 28 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Details below.
The Pembroke Citizen Journal Wants You!
Are you interested in journalism? Would you like to get real time experience writing for a local paper? Would you like to join our team at the Pembroke Citizen Journal? We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to become citizen journalists. We here at the Journal are having an informal, informational
Mike Corkren
And finally, our Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week, July 17 2026
Would you like your pet to be selected as the PJC pet of the week? Email us up to three pictures with “Pet of the Week” in the subject (any type of pet is eligible) and maybe you’ll see your pet featured here. Please include your pet’s name
Mike Corkren
