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Hunt for Topsham elder ends with 104-year-old

TOPSHAM — Ruth Mann was 5 years old when Boston Post Canes were first distributed to New England communities. That was in 1909. Now 104 years and 6 months from her birthday, Mann on Wednesday became the latest Topsham resident honored with the cane that recognizes Top...

Alex Lear • News •
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Wanted: Town's oldest resident, to be honored with famous cane

TOPSHAM — If you happen to be 103 or older, Ruth Lyons wants to talk with you.

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Friday, March 13, 2009 at 1:52 pm

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