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Looking Back Week of August 30

70 Years Ago September 1, 1948 – A period of near-record heat ended with two severe lightning storms travelling through the Napanee area. High winds and lightning strikes did considerable damage…



Looking Back Week of Aug. 23

70 Years Ago August 25, 1948 – The Napanee Lions Club was expected to announce a fundraising drive to pay for permanent lights at the Gibbard Memorial Baseball Park at…




Looking Back Week of August 16

70 Years Ago August 18, 1948 – A decision by the federal government to remove an embargo on beef exports was good news for farmers and difficult news for Canadians…




Looking Back Week of August 9

70 Years Ago August 11, 1948 – The Liberal Party of Canada selected external affairs minister Louis St. Laurent as its leader, replacing Prime Minister Mackenzie King. The 64-year-old St….


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