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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Grand Army of the Republic

"The Grand Army of the Republic was a fraternal organization made up of Civil War veterans from the Union Army."

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"Presque Isle Army Airfield, ca. 1942 X Army Airfield Headquarters, Presque Isle, 1943Presque Isle Air Museum In 1940, some of the…"

Life on a Tidal River - Four Important Women of Bangor

"The training school trained teachers through tough and thorough studies. The graduates of Snow’s school found it easy to get teacher positions in…"

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 2 of 4

"… is the case you may rest assured that the Grand army of the Potomac is to be recruited and filled up to its former strength, and that no hostile…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Lockheed 10A, Presque Isle, 1940

"A U.S. Army Air Corp Douglas C-47 is in the background. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 1 of 4

"… point for horses and livestock for the Union Army.(6) Scarboro Beach Railroad Station, 1909Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Source…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Northeast Airlines DC-3, Presque Isle, ca. 1945

"… on outer Mechanic Street bordering Presque Isle Army Air Field. Northeast Airlines DC-3s (as redesignated C-47s) and Northeast Airlines air crews…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Adventures in Aroostook County - Page 2 of 3

"Jeremiah went to Germany, where he was a dental hygienist. While there, he would play music at schools. After he left the army, Jeremiah went to UMPI…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 4 of 4

"… lines of the Civil War with General McClellan’s army where he sketched battle scenes and camp life."

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"… military service; many would serve in either the Army or the Navy. Bangor citizens readily subscribed to several Liberty Loan drives, often raising…"

Life on a Tidal River - William S. Cohen, The Man and the School

"Greg Gardner (center right), U.S. Army, accompany Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. John M. Shalikashvili (right), U.S. Army."

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 1 of 4

"Civil War Army Blanket, ca. 1865 The blankets were often a light weight combination of wool and cotton.Bangor Historical Society The 2d Maine Reg…"

Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"… the Civil War era, her father served in the Union Army. While she was treating his injuries, she found her interest in the medical field."

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Railroad

"… from the tracks could be dangerous, requiring trains to back up, regain speed, and try to move forward again. Trains ran the risk of derailing."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 2 of 4

"Also, as a colonel in the United States Army, he led recruiting efforts for the regular army. During the war, he was particularly concerned with…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 2 of 3

"Maine Community Heritage Project Training X At the July training, each team shared their work to date, presenting an outline of one of five…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 2 of 4

"Future school teachers could begin training as school juniors. The pay, by today's standards, was low."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"Prospective teachers could begin their training while they were still in high school. Mrs. Arlene Potter said she received 50¢ a week for doing the…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 2 of 3

"Loading deer on the train at Strong station, ca. 1915 Strong was a popular stop for "sports" traveling to and from the Rangeley Region on the Narrow…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Other Recreation

"… 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Loading deer on the train at Strong station, ca. 1915Strong Historical Society Return to Student Research Hunting…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family

"One day, when she was getting off the train, she caught her skirt and was dragged quite a distance. Her leg was seriously injured, and she endured a…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 4 of 4

"Firefighters became better trained and more proficient, and equipment was modernized as funds became available."