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Site Pages
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Life on a Tidal River - Four Important Women of Bangor
"Army Nurse Corps, or as child in a small rural town in Maine, she accomplished numerous achievements."
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Student Research
"… that the War affected so many areas of rural life. For example, because of the need for soldiers’ wool uniforms and blankets, Maine farmers raised…"
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 1 of 3
"… #202 Float The Aurora Grange in Strong celebrated rural life for many decades. As one of the Franklin County District's handful of remaining…"
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 2 of 4
"… standards, late 1800s and even early 1900s rural life may have seemed harsh and austere, but life also was less hurried."
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 2 of 3
"… graders have researched Strong's post-Civil War life and the story of Fly Rod Crosby, Maine's first registered Maine Guide."
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 3 of 3
"Strong Historical Society Toward the end of her life she helped construct a catholic church in the village of Oquossoc, located between Rangeley and…"
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 2 of 3
"Fly Rod retired to a quiet life in downtown Phillips. Much of her memorabilia and many of her writings are on display at the Phillips Historical…"
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Grand Army of the Republic
"During the picnics they also talked about life and the war. The Grand Army of the Republic quickly became the preeminent veteran's organization…"
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Prominent Women
"Throughout her life Elizabeth was a very independent and financially self-sufficient woman. Elizabeth Akers Allen collar, ca."
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family
"… and she endured a lot of pain for the rest of her life. In 1946, Fly Rod died at the age of 93. She was buried with her mother’s family in the…"
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - A Murder In Strong
"… Doyle was found guilty and sentenced to serve life at the Maine State Prison in Thomaston. He died at the Maine State Prison after only serving six…"
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War
"… residents had moved West in search of a better life or to join family members who had also migrated."
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools
"… Exhibits The early schools of Strong were called rural or district schools and were situated in various areas of the community to accommodate the…"
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 3 of 4
"Rural Mail DeliveryStrong Historical Society This structure remains today as a private home in the center of town."
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Other Recreation
"Other Recreation Text By: Strong School 7th and 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Loading deer on the train at Strong station, ca."
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Resources
"Resources Mountains of Maine, Steven Pinkham, Down East Books, 2009 Stand Firm Ye Boys from Maine, Thomas Desjardin, Oxford University Press, 1995…"
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Bridge That Changed The Map
"The Bridge That Changed The Map Text By: Carl W. Stinchfield Return to Online Exhibits Maps are often changed when bridges are built which alter the…"
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Porter Lake
"Porter Lake Text By: Strong School 7th and 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Class Picnic At Porter LakeStrong Historical Society Return to Student…"
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Welcome to Strong
"Welcome to Strong Welcome to StrongStrong Historical Society Strong has been known by several names over the years."
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Railroad
"The Railroad Text By: Strong School 7th and 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Return to Student Research Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad station…"
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Cheese Factory
"The Cheese Factory Text By: Strong School 7th and 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Return to Student Research Cheese/Pantry BoxStrong Historical Society…"
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 3 of 3
"About Us Century-old Books Discovered In a Cardboard Box X Strong Elementary School Librarian Jami Badershall was cleaning the back room of…"
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 1 of 3
"About Us Whozit-Wherezit Exhibit X The Strong Historical Society received a grant from Maine Historical Society, through the Maine…"
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools
"Village Schools By Kathy Lambert Return to Online Exhibits Return to previous page Village School, cr."