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Bloomfield Academy Building, Skowhegan, 2003

Skowhegan Community History - Bloomfield Academy

"… Bloomfield AcademySkowhegan History House The Canaan Academy was first incorporated by the court of Massachusetts on Feb, 17, 1807."

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Artist's rendition of Skowhegan Free Public Library, 2004

Skowhegan Free Public Library

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Harvesting grain, Skowhegan, ca. 1920

Skowhegan Community History - A Brief History of the Skowhegan Area

"The town of Milburn, east of the Kennebec, was separated from Canaan in 1823. Lots belonging to the established town of Norridgewock were connected…"

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Skowhegan Community History - Skowhegan: "A Place To Watch"

Skowhegan Community History - Skowhegan: "A Place To Watch"

"The first settlement in the area was called Canaan, and early 19th century settlers carved homes and farms from the wilderness."