VANCEBORO-MCADAM RAILROAD BRIDGE 1915 “German Blows Up Canadian Bridge” “Werner Van Horn seized in Maine after doing little damage, claims immunity” “Canada ask extradition” “Washington wonders if offense is political.” Such were the headlines in the New York Times … Continue reading
John "Al" Churchill
Many people spent the first few months of 1910 resignedly waiting to die along with the rest of humanity when Haley’s comet returned from its 76 year journey through the universe.The comet had been here many times before and astronomers … Continue reading
Remember in ancient times when you actually went to local merchant like Gordon Lord’s Downeast Electronics or Olsson’s Sears outlet and bought your first microwave or spent three months pay on one of those early video cameras with cables … Continue reading
This young fellow is shining shoes on Main Street in Calais, Maine, in front of the Socony Gas Station. The gas station is located next to the St. Croix Hotel, which is to the left in the background. We date … Continue reading
When the French luxury liner Normandie was launched in 1935 it was the fastest and most powerful ship of its kind, setting a transatlantic record of 4 days, three hours on its maiden voyage from Le Harve France to New … Continue reading
Here is the newsletter for January, 2016. January 2016 … Continue reading
Here is the newsletter for September, 2015. September 2015 … Continue reading
Here is the newsletter from May in 2015 – it does not include the member list for that quarter, but it is otherwise complete. May 2015 … Continue reading
If a vote were taken by the sages of science on the most momentous and significant year in the history of scientific theory 1905 would have to rate either at or near the top. 1905 has been dubbed “The Miracle … Continue reading
Last week’s storms were cumulatively probably as much snow as we’ve had around here in one week for a good long time. The Historical Society has many photos of snowy winters over the years- back in the days before front … Continue reading