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Horatio Hight
Horatio Hight, Scarborough, ca. 1862 Contributed by Maine State Archives Horatio Hight served Co. C of the 12th Maine Regiment during the Civil War. He enlisted as a second lieutenant on November 15, 1861 at the of age 27, and … Continue reading
Posted in They Answered the Call
Tagged Amos Hight., Civil War, Clara E. Milliken, Eliza Hight., Horatio High
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George E. Andrews
George E. Andrews, Scarborough, 1864 Contributed by Maine State Archives George E. Andrews served as a second lieutenant in the 12th Maine Regiment, Company D, during the Civil War. Andrews was born in Scarborough around 1832. He mustered into service … Continue reading
Posted in People, They Answered the Call
Tagged Civil War, Frances Andrews, George E. Andrews, George F. Shepley
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Clamming and Lobstering – Part 4
Catch of the Day – Part 4 By Bruce Thurlow Images from Scarborough Historical Society, Bruce Thurlow, Bill Bayley and Don Googins I Remember Lobster Fishing in Scarborough Most clam and lobster fisheries in Scarborough have been associated with Pine … Continue reading
Posted in Clamming and Lobstering, Ocean, Pine Point
Tagged Bayley’s Lobster Pound, Fogg’s Lobster Pound, Googins Lobster Pound
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Clamming and Lobstering – Part 3
Catch of the Day – Part 3 By Bruce Thurlow Images from Scarborough Historical Society, Bruce Thurlow, Bill Bayley and Don Googins Lobster Fishing The first recorded lobster catch was in 1605 when the crew of the Archangel, captained by … Continue reading
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Tagged Burnham & Morrill, lobster fishing
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Clamming and Lobstering – Part 2
Catch of the Day – Part 2 By Bruce Thurlow Images from Scarborough Historical Society, Bruce Thurlow, Bill Bayley and Don Googins By 1880 conflict arose between Scarborough Marsh diking company owners and clam diggers, boaters, and fishermen who claimed … Continue reading
Posted in Clamming and Lobstering, Ocean, Pine Point, Scarborough Marsh
Tagged David Thurlow, Donald A. Thurlow, Donald H. Thurlow, Dunstan School Restaurants, Fred Snow, Googins Lobster Pound, Inc., John Thurlow., Michael Thurlow., Paul Bayley, Pine Point Seafood Distributors, Pine Point Seafood Market, Red Tide, Snow’s Canning Company, Stanley Bayley, The Clambake, Thurlow’s Shellfish Company, Thurston & Bayley
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