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07-01-2009, 09:04 AM
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Any Town's "Oldest Resident" Canes still around?
Some years back, 400 towns in Maine were chosen to receive an oldest resident presentation cane. They had an ebony wooden head. Clinton still has its cane, and its present “holder” is 101. As the oldest passes on, the cane is passed on to the next oldest, and so on. Their cane is on display in a glass case in town Hall, and a plaque is given to each recipient. A family member has the opportunity to write a short story of their life. In a special calendar for 2009, is a circle of small round pictures showing the 9 oldest residents of Clinton. There were to be 10, but one declined.
Any information or pictures?
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07-01-2009, 09:41 AM
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Washburn has one in their town office as well.
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07-01-2009, 10:22 AM
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When I lived in NH those canes were still being handed down to the eldest resident of the town....They were called the "Boston Cane" and were originally handed out by the Boston Post Newspaper.
A nice tradition!
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07-01-2009, 10:37 AM
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Jackson
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07-01-2009, 11:04 AM
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There's no R in Acadia!!!
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I'm pretty sure Deer Isle and/or Stonington still has this.
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07-01-2009, 11:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by elston
When I lived in NH those canes were still being handed down to the eldest resident of the town....They were called the "Boston Cane" and were originally handed out by the Boston Post Newspaper.
A nice tradition!
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You're exactly correct. They tend to be the 'kiss' of death though. |
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07-01-2009, 11:32 AM
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"Standing On the Side of Love"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AustinB
You're exactly correct. They tend to be the 'kiss' of death though.
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I thought the same....I would lock the door if I saw someone coming to present me with "the cane". Its like being selected! |
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07-01-2009, 11:38 AM
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Pelham NH
Quote:
Originally Posted by elston
When I lived in NH those canes were still being handed down to the eldest resident of the town....They were called the "Boston Cane" and were originally handed out by the Boston Post Newspaper.
A nice tradition!
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found this link about the Pelham NH cane being returned. 
Pelham Historical Society - Boston Post Cane |
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07-01-2009, 12:14 PM
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I had a cousin who had Freeport's cane until his death at 105 a couple of years ago.
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07-01-2009, 01:01 PM
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Lee has its cane. It is held by a 97 year old lady who is sharp as a whip. If the recipient is healthy, the cane is transferred to the next person at town meeting.
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