Check out this page from the publication Pine Tree Coast by Drake in 1981. Seems there were some clear distinctions between “mainlanders” and “islanders” even back then!! Continue reading LOOKING BACK – There were “MAINLANDERS” and “ISLANDERS” back in 1891 too!!
The following article written by Keith Ingersoll, covers the Grand Manan ferry service from 1884 to 1965. Until the ferry was redirected to Blacks Harbour only, these ferries went daily to Grand Manan, Campobello, Eastport, Deer Island, St. Andrews and … Continue reading LOOKING BACK – When Ferry Services Created the “Quoddy Community”
This interesting handwritten article by Lois Guptill (McKay) gives us all a look into life on Grand Manan Island waaay back over 70 years ago. Continue reading LOOKING BACK – A true story with a moral by Lois Guptill (McKay) back in1943
Only Island folks will really understand the (strange) humour in this short story! Continue reading HUM/OUR – Storm Warning! Storm Warning!! Storm ?Warning!!!
In recent years we have been able to do many amazing things as a result of computers and online developments. BUT, back before computers, it wasn’t so simple. In fact, we organized our references with handwritten card files and black … Continue reading LOOKING BACK: Documenting Grand Manan articles wasn’t quick and easy like it is today!!
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