World War I

Cenotaph

Erected in 1989, the Harvey Cenotaph stands as a tribute to the local men and women who gave their lives in World War I and World War II. Expanded in 2006 to include WWII entries, the memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the community’s sacrifices.

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From The Scrapbook By Rev. Bill Randall

Rev. Bill Randall’s “From The Scrapbook” recounts the dramatic story of Werner Horn, a German agent who attempted to blow up the St. Croix Railroad Bridge at Vanceboro, Maine, in 1915 during World War I. The failed sabotage, hindered by extreme cold and poor timing, narrowly avoided becoming an international incident. Explore the history of this bridge and the near-miss event that could have changed the course of history.

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