Maine Memory Network

Colby College Special Collections

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield's Tuscan Opera House

"… sick, Relieve the distress, Bury the dead, and Educate the orphan”. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows was one the oldest and most popular…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"Educational opportunities were a priority throughout Farmington’s history. At one time, the town boasted 32 school districts, mostly one-room…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 1 of 3

"He was one of the best educated of the early settlers and lived on what is now Leavitt Street. The Gregory Inn, Mexico ca."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"… students, who wanted more than a common school education, could prepare for college admission. The sisters provided an opportunity never before…"

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

"… of antique carriage & sleighs and provides educational and recreational programs based on the role of horse-drawn transportation in the cultural…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 1 of 4

"… of others, such as in adequate housing and education. It might be said that he was born with visions of tomorrow in his eyes."

Historic Hallowell - Values and Charity

"… safe housing and a moral, social and academic education for young women who were considered a danger to themselves or a threat to society."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - East New Portland Village

"The village also had several schools. Education was important to the townspeople. The Pines , an elementary school, Central High School, and others…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - V. Changing times: the Swan’s Island Ferry

"… have a unique challenge and opportunity in educating these small, mixed-level classes. High school students now have the option of taking the ferry…"

New Portland Historical Society

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Maps

"… were created by Tyler Duran, a UMF graduate and Educational GIS Specialist at the Center for Community GIS in Farmington."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - John Frank Stevens

"… Frank Stevens By Christopher Webb, Secondary Education major, Social Studies concentration, at University of Maine Farmington, Class of 2010 John…"

Guilford, Maine - Pre-Settlement And The First 100 Years

"Guilford Center Baptist Church, Guilford, ca. 1900Guilford Historical Society The first church was organized in Guilford Center on January 7, 1813…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 3 of 4

"… climate, population, and advancing new methods in education. Breaking SnowNorth Yarmouth Historical Society Maine Weather: Don’t like it…"

Alexander-Crawford Historical Society

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New Gloucester Historical Society

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Guilford Historical Society

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John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

"… the "pioneers" of the Bangor area "procured their education and livelihood, enjoyed their amusements &c." His children might profit from the…"

Baldwin Historical Society

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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - About Us

"X We chose five broad categories: Education, Recreation, Land Use, Transportation, and Settlements."

Minot Historical Society

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Berwick Historical Society

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L'Heritage Vivant Living Heritage

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