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Bobbers

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Don Taylor

Equipment we used: Bobbers: Initially, bobbers were sealed glass bottles, usually beer or soda bottles, tied onto one-fathom lengths of rope fastened to the main line. Cork, such as used on nets, was also used. Styrofoam floats have replaced these … Continue reading →

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Buoys

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Don Taylor

Equipment we used: Buoys: Cedar logs were used to make buoys. A lathe was used to shape a round buoy; a log cut in half with lathes nailed on each end made a “chopping-tray” buoy. No matter what shape, all … Continue reading →

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Oak Hill School (Original)

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Don Taylor

This original Oak Hill School was also called The Longfellow School by many older residents. This picture was taken the last day of school, June 23, 1905. It is now part of the Nickerson House located on Route 1 across … Continue reading →

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A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time – Part 4

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Don Taylor

Part 4 of 4 The school system in Scarborough has seen many changes over the past 352 years. To demonstrate to you how far we have come in education, Scarborough Middle School students invite you to travel back in time … Continue reading →

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A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time – Part 3

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Don Taylor

Part 3 of 4 The school system in Scarborough has seen many changes over the past 352 years. To demonstrate to you how far we have come in education, Scarborough Middle School students invite you to travel back in time … Continue reading →

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