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Westport Island History Committee

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 3 of 3

"Congregational Church, Strong, ca. 1950 The Congregational Church was built in 1848 on a knoll overlooking Depot Street and Main Street."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Prominent Women

"May. Their father was the local Congregational pastor, and the importance of faith, decorum, and education was stressed."

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

"Other ministers, including those from the Congregational Church, used the church building as they raised money to build their own church."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield's Church on the Hill

"Loraine (Welch) Smith, former Congregational Church and Historical Society member, wrote the following history as part of an article for the Lewiston…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 2 of 4

"… Under the Ledge, and this became the “North West Congregational Society of North Yarmouth.” In these early years, the Second Church services…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Ridlonville

"The Ridlonville line started at the Congregational Church and extended along the Androscoggin River to beyond the Farrington Cemetery to Duntile…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - The Lending Libraries of North Yarmouth and Cumberland

"… Yarmouth In 1747, Deacon John White of the First Congregational Church of North Yarmouth left 30 pounds in his will for the purchase of books."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Resources and Links

"Co., 1977. One hundredth anniversary of the Congregational Church, Cumberland Centre, Maine. September 21, 1893."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 3 of 4

"Interior of Congregational Church, Rumford Point, 1909Greater Rumford Area Historical Society Little is known about the artists who lived and worked…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - "Main Streets" of North Yarmouth and Cumberland

"1900North Yarmouth Historical Society Around 1780, Walnut Hill residents built a school and meetinghouse near the current intersection of Routes 115…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 2 of 4

"These two congregations were merged in 1970 to become St. Athanasius-St. John’s Parish. Medical needs of Rumford were addressed as early as 1841 when…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Skyline Farm - Making and Preserving History

"… six sons and three daughters there, attended the Congregational church, and transacted business at the post office and stores in Walnut Hill."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 1 of 3

"… Exhibit X The Strong Historical Society received a grant from Maine Historical Society, through the Maine Community Heritage Project, to…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About MCHP

"… (MCHP), a partnership between Maine Historical Society and Maine State Library, is an innovative program that promotes collaboration between local…"

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

"… Director of Digital Projects for Maine Historical Society, shows (l-r) Kathy Lambert, Valerie Tucker, Ben Godsoe, and Carl Stinchfield how to…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Porter Lake

"… Class Picnic At Porter LakeStrong Historical Society Return to Student Research Porter Lake was not always known by that name."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Welcome to Strong

"… Strong Welcome to StrongStrong Historical Society Strong has been known by several names over the years."

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

"… the best place for them would be the Historical Society and presented them to the society’s archivist, Carl Stinchfield."

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

"1880Strong Historical Society Fly Rod's mother was a Porter, and through her she was connected to some of the earliest settlers in Strong."

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

"Strong Historical Society Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby died on Armistice Day in 1946 at the Marcotte Home in Lewiston."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Cheese Factory

"… Research Cheese/Pantry BoxStrong Historical Society Did you know that the first cheese factory in the state of Maine was located in Strong…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Wood Products of Strong

"Load of Firewood, ca. 1910Strong Historical Society Wood products such as firewood may seem insignificant, but over the years firewood has certainly…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Other Recreation

"1915Strong Historical Society Return to Student Research Hunting, fishing, and trapping have been a big part of Maine’s history since people first…"