The Boston Post Cane tradition was established in 1909 by the Boston Post newspaper in hopes of increasing readership. Over 700 canes were given to New England towns to be presented as an honor to each town’s oldest citizen. The original cane of ebony and gold is displayed at the Town Office. A replica is given to Tremont’s eldest.
Read MoreOct 22 1770 Upon taking a survey of the quantity of spirits, provisions and warm clothing remaining in Store , I found i was not sufficiently provided for a long, tedious,and perhaps severe winter,not even for the necessary supply of my numerous family; independent of the people of Indian Island, the young settlers on the Schoodic, a great part of the improvident tribe of Indians, many of whom I was certain, if not occasionally relieved by me must be inevitably starved.
Read MoreAmerican vessel Jessie McGregor, Portland Maine arrived yesterday. Master lost overboard, storm Feb 5 1901 near Bermuda. Shall I appoint new master? AYME, Consul Guadeloupe
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