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LOOKING BACK – ARTICLE 3 – Gulls & Ghosts at Kent Island, Grand Manan

October 15, 2023January 7, 2024 artmackay

Way back about 60 years ago when I was doing my biological research on Grand Manan, I got lots of ideas and “help” from my family folks and others on Grand Manan. The next 3 posts are about the help … Continue reading LOOKING BACK – ARTICLE 3 – Gulls & Ghosts at Kent Island, Grand Manan

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LOOKING BACK – Article 2 -Uncle Fult & the Headless Ghost of Kent Island

October 14, 2023October 13, 2023 artmackay

Way back about 60 years ago when I was doing my biological research on Grand Manan, I got lots of ideas and “help” from my family folks and others on Grand Manan. The next 3 posts are about the help … Continue reading LOOKING BACK – Article 2 -Uncle Fult & the Headless Ghost of Kent Island

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LOOKING BACK – Lois Guptill (MacKay) – A Collection of Vintage Grand Manan Postcards.

October 14, 2023 artmackay

Found these “new” postcards in Mom’s things. Not sure the date, but they are old for sure!! Continue reading LOOKING BACK – Lois Guptill (MacKay) – A Collection of Vintage Grand Manan Postcards.

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LOOKING BACK – Family, Research, and GHOSTS!!!

October 13, 2023 artmackay

Way back about 60 years ago when I was doing my biological research on Grand Manan, I got lots of ideas and “help” from my family folks and others on Grand Manan. The next 3 posts are about the help … Continue reading LOOKING BACK – Family, Research, and GHOSTS!!!

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GEOLOGY: Old 1872 Grand Manan Copper Mine reopened in 1964

October 11, 2023 artmackay

Originally posted on ARCHIVE ATLANTIC:
Compiled by Art MacKay A Toronto group who have been diamond drilling and prospecting on the Island since early spring recently opened the entrance to the old copper mine at Sloop Cove on the Western… Continue reading GEOLOGY: Old 1872 Grand Manan Copper Mine reopened in 1964

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QUESTIONS – Why is a Grand Manan map in The Geological Society of London?

October 9, 2023 artmackay

Seems this map has/had the Brits wondering why a Grand Manan map would be part of their treasured possessions. Read their analysis … and smile at least! Continue reading QUESTIONS – Why is a Grand Manan map in The Geological Society of London?

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PLACES – Kent Island Article at CBC July 10, 2023.

July 10, 2023 artmackay

Interesting article at CBC today!!! https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/the-wild-history-of-kent-island-nb-1.6890324?cmp=rss Continue reading PLACES – Kent Island Article at CBC July 10, 2023.

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LINKS – Google links to everything about Grand Manan Island.

July 8, 2023 artmackay

Want to explore the island, the people, places and things??  Bookmark this post and follow the links to dozens of interesting sites. ENJOY!! Continue reading LINKS – Google links to everything about Grand Manan Island.

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BICENTENNIAL – 1984 Grand Manan Calendar and Vintage Images

June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 artmackay

Looking back at vintage images from the 1984 Bicentennial Calendar from the Grand Manan Historical Society. Continue reading BICENTENNIAL – 1984 Grand Manan Calendar and Vintage Images

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PIRATES: Not on Grand Manan!! But Privateers? That’s another story.

June 13, 2023 artmackay

The early 1800s was a time when being at sea could be dangerous due to pirate attacks. But it seems government backed “Privateers” were something different. Not sure what the difference was, but this article will give you some clues … Continue reading PIRATES: Not on Grand Manan!! But Privateers? That’s another story.

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