Sangerville, Maine: the Town of Two Knights

    What do the inventor of the machine gun, a King of England, an America/Canadian/Bahamian multi-millionaire, a Nazi financier, and “Lucky” Luciano have in common with a tiny town in central Maine? This is an interesting article from Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter that mentions Sir Harry Oakes (the HO in HOCO). For some reason it doesn’t…

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      Who owes what to whom?

      From Niagara This Week: When the gleaming Niagara Fallsview Casino held its grand opening in the spring of last year, it was heralded by some dignitaries at the gala event as a new Wonder of the World, one that would continue the Honeymoon Capital’s unprecedented economic boom. More than a year later, the 30-storey tower…

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      Daredevil Wallenda’s tightrope walk over Niagara Falls both dicey and pricey: Up to $1.3M

      From an Associated Press story seen on Yahoo! News: Walking a high wire over Niagara Falls isn’t only a dicey proposition, it turns out it’s pretty pricey, too. Daredevil Nik Wallenda estimates his history-making, U.S.-to-Canada walk by way of a cable strung over the brink will cost about $1.2 million to $1.3 million. That includes…

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      Falls Avenue Resort – Summer’s Last Splash in Niagara Falls From $179

      Last Friday I received the latest email newsletter from Falls Avenue. To subscribe, visit the main page and enter your name and email address near the middle of the page.

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        Rowdy Roddy brings Pit to Falls

        From the Saturday, July 23, 2005 issue of the Niagara Falls Review: Wrestling legend “Rowdy”’ Roddy Piper, right, plays along with a young fan during Piper’s Pit Friday on Clifton Hill. They were joined by announcer Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. Photo: Corey Larocque, The Review Rowdy Roddy brings Pit to Falls By JOHN LAW Review…

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        Tweet: Holiday-Lights Tour of @NiagaraFalls, Ontario, for…

        Holiday-Lights Tour of @NiagaraFalls, Ontario, for One, Two, or Four from Niagara Fun Tours – Up to C$356 Value #pd – groupon.com/deals/niagara-…

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          Niagara Falls Comedy Fest

          As the recent article on the Winter Festival of Lights mentioned, this year is the first year for the Niagara Falls Comedy Fest. There are currently 7 comedians lined up, including Brent Butt (of Corner Gas fame) and John Pinette.

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            Great Big Sea to headline bash

            From Niagara This Week: East Coast band Great Big Sea will be coming to Niagara Falls to headline an all-Canadian lineup for Canada’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration. The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC), joined by its partners for what it is calling “Party in Niagara,” announced Wednesday at Table Rock Restaurant Newfoundland’s Great Big Sea…

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