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REMEMBER THIS? The sinking of the SS Myron, part 2

REMEMBER THIS? The sinking of the SS Myron, part 2

This week, we learn the second of part of two parts to a story about the demise of a steamer on Lake Superior in November 1919
REMEMBER THIS? The last voyage of the SS Myron

REMEMBER THIS? The last voyage of the SS Myron

This week, we learn the first part of two parts to a story about the demise of a steamer on Lake Superior in November 1919
REMEMBER THIS? When a solar car came to town in 1990

REMEMBER THIS? When a solar car came to town in 1990

This week, we learn about the Sun QUEST and how far solar cars have come in 34 years
REMEMBER THIS? Painting the town gray with Moorhouse

REMEMBER THIS? Painting the town gray with Moorhouse

This week, we remember Artist Asheleigh Moorhouse, because sometimes those who can do AND teach
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