Boston Post Cane

boston post cane head

Continuing a tradition starting in 1909, when the Boston Post forwarded to the Board of Selectmen of 431 towns in New England, a gold-headed ebony cane, to be held, in honor, by the oldest citizen of the community.

Virginia deBree

The current holder of the Boston Post Cane, Virginina "Ginney" deBree

Ginney was presented with the Boston Post Cane on April 27, 2023 at the young age of 98 years.  Marion has live in North Yarmouth since 1956 raising her 2 sons here with her husband David.  When asked about the key to her longevity, deBree said it was people. “It’s my family and knowing a lot of nice people. I have a lot of wonderful neighbors, and everyone helps everyone out,” deBree said. “You can’t ask for anything else, at least I can’t.”