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REMEMBER THIS? Those times twin Saults blacked out

REMEMBER THIS? Those times twin Saults blacked out

The twin cities worked together to stage blackout drills during WWII, but a few people ended up with splitting headaches as a result
REMEMBER THIS? From popcorn wagon to two diners — Mike's Lunch

REMEMBER THIS? From popcorn wagon to two diners — Mike's Lunch

Michael Rinaldi opened Mike's Lunch on Queen Street in 1932 and a second location on Gore Street around 1942
REMEMBER THIS? That time Fleetwood Mac opened for Survivor in Laird

REMEMBER THIS? That time Fleetwood Mac opened for Survivor in Laird

Survivor was scheduled to open for Fleetwood Mac at Lair Fairgrounds but arrived late and closed the show instead
REMEMBER THIS? That time swimsuit season got cheeky

REMEMBER THIS? That time swimsuit season got cheeky

This week, we look back on how a young man's choice of swimwear led to some interesting times for the Star's advice columnist
REMEMBER THIS? The eighth member of the Group of Seven

REMEMBER THIS? The eighth member of the Group of Seven

Mentauts Dennis Purvitis fell in love with the wilderness working in outdoor jobs in Northern Ontario which was expressed in his artwork
REMEMBER THIS? The forest fire season nobody forgets

REMEMBER THIS? The forest fire season nobody forgets

Ontario was the hardest hit by fire in the summer of 1967 — but the town of Chapleau faced evacuation from a blaze heading its way
REMEMBER THIS? When knights of old battled in Bellevue Park

REMEMBER THIS? When knights of old battled in Bellevue Park

This week, we remember the days of yore when the Sault boasted an active Society for Creative Anachronism group
REMEMBER THIS? Crossword puzzles

REMEMBER THIS? Crossword puzzles

This week, the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library spells out the story of the first crossword puzzles published in the Sault Star
REMEMBER THIS? Ken Danby and his sports paintings

REMEMBER THIS? Ken Danby and his sports paintings

This week, the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library takes us back to look at the story of Ken Danby's sports paintings
REMEMBER THIS? Perry Giangualano and a need for speed

REMEMBER THIS? Perry Giangualano and a need for speed

This week we learn about a local speedskater who began participating in the sport at 14 and went all the way to the Canadian Junior Long Track Speedskating Championships in four years