Early painting of Passamaquoddy Bay We don’t, of course, have any photos of Downeast Maine from 200 years ago; but there is the above painting of Passamaquoddy Bay which represents an artist’s conception of the bay some years later. Eastport can … Continue reading
The Great White Fleet leaves Hampton Roads to circumnavigate the world 1908 was an important year on the world’s seas. America’s “Great White Fleet” of the country’s battleships was sent by Teddy Roosevelt to circumnavigate the globe and affirm America’s … Continue reading
1952 saw the not totally unexpected ascension of Queen Elizabeth to the throne of England. Her father, Albert, who took the title of George the VI, had been in ill health for some time and Elizabeth often stood in for … Continue reading
INDIA’S BIG THREE – Earl Mountbatten, Governor General of India, Pandit Nehru, Prime Minister and Dr. Rajendra Prasad, President of the Constituent Assembly – at the Government House where the two Indian leaders went after the midnight session at the … Continue reading
Harold Alley 1941 yearbook Harold Alley was the son of Eldad and Edith Alley who lived on Elm Street in Calais. Eldad is described in the 1935 Calais directory as a fish dealer. Born in 1923, Harold attended Calais Academy … Continue reading