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REMEMBER THIS? Masked bandits invade homes and hearts

REMEMBER THIS? Masked bandits invade homes and hearts

'Cute but chaotic' might be the best way to describe the experience of fostering orphaned raccoons. For the Colgate and Adams families, it was a summer they’ll never forget
REMEMBER THIS? A fly rod, a river, and a legacy: The story of Elmer Hooey

REMEMBER THIS? A fly rod, a river, and a legacy: The story of Elmer Hooey

For six years, readers of the Sault Star eagerly awaited 'Angles on Angling,' where columnist Elmer Hooey shared tips, tales, and trout-filled adventures across northern Ontario
REMEMBER THIS? The witty, whimsical world of Sault Ste. Marie’s library columns

REMEMBER THIS? The witty, whimsical world of Sault Ste. Marie’s library columns

In an era before digital tools, librarians in Sault Ste. Marie used newspaper columns like 'The Book Shelf' to guide readers through new releases, literary series, and even wartime gardening tips
REMEMBER THIS? From nurse to policewoman: The legacy of Agnes Stark

REMEMBER THIS? From nurse to policewoman: The legacy of Agnes Stark

Long before gender equality was part of public discourse, Agnes Stark stepped into a role that would redefine what it meant to serve her community
REMEMBER THIS? Miss Toombs and the golden age of hat making in the Sault

REMEMBER THIS? Miss Toombs and the golden age of hat making in the Sault

In an era when no outfit was complete without a stylish topper, women like Miss Florence Toombs helped shape the fashionable identity of early-20th-century Sault Ste. Marie
REMEMBER THIS? When dogs pulled their weight—and more—at Bon Soo

REMEMBER THIS? When dogs pulled their weight—and more—at Bon Soo

Whether it was a seven-pound Yorkie or a hulking St. Bernard mix, every dog had its moment in front of cheering fans during the annual Bon Soo Dog Pull competition
REMEMBER THIS? Sault’s nostalgic roots trace back to 1923 newspaper column

REMEMBER THIS? Sault’s nostalgic roots trace back to 1923 newspaper column

Long before hashtags and Facebook groups, residents of Sault Ste. Marie were already sharing their fondest memories—in print.
REMEMBER THIS? That time music was found in translation

REMEMBER THIS? That time music was found in translation

'Beatlemania' may have sparked his love for music, but it was his bilingual background and timing that gave Henry Riihimaki the chance to make waves far beyond Canada—by helping Finnish artists find their voice in English.
REMEMBER THIS? Log-loading contest breaks record. And sleigh

REMEMBER THIS? Log-loading contest breaks record. And sleigh

In an era when horsepower meant actual horses, one man and his team defied expectations—and gravity—to set an international record that stood for decades.
REMEMBER THIS? How George Gray became a world champion

REMEMBER THIS? How George Gray became a world champion

This week, we learn about an unassuming Northern Ontario man who completely dominated every shotput championship he entered in the world for 17 years