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L.C. Bates Museum/Good Will-Hinckley

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - National Blue Ribbon School

"This school will be for a new generation of Strong youth who will go on to make their mark on the state and the nation." Principal Corson said the…"

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

"… according to Secretary Cohen,"He was a pretty good student." Not only was he a good athlete, but he also officiated at intramural games and was in…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"… Training School Mallett Training School This school will be replaced within the next year or two Farmington Historical Society As the student…"

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

"Hodson Postmaster S.S. Locklin Dry Goods & Groceries S. Lake Stoves, Dry Goods & Groceries T. & B. Emery Boots & Shoe Mfg."

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

"If things are going well elsewhere, New Portland will see the impact, and if things are going poorly, the town will feel those effects as well."

Guilford, Maine - SPORTS - Page 3 of 3

"… the program was really going, they got pretty good, so good that in 1983 they won the Eastern Maine Championship, and went onto the state game…"

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

"It will probably never be like it was in the 1860s. In the late 30s and 40s, there was a drug store, filling station, a garage and 3 grocery stores…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"… they might be very happy, but sincerely hope they will not receive all their “good things in life”. The while village are paying their respects to…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Summer Street

"… styles chosen by Summer Street residents, you will certainly sense the vitality and curiosity of those who lived and worked here during the 19th…"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 1 of 5

"It has been there for many years. It will continue to bring knowledge to our town of Guilford. The Bank was a great thing for Guilford, but now has…"

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"… economy is as scary as it’s ever been, Guilford will survive. We were born of the river, empowered and made wealthy by her awesome strength, robbed…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Stephen Titcomb and the Settlement of the Sandy River Valley

"… father tearfully told his daughter, “The child will die before you get there. Carry a spade to dig a grave for the poor thing.” This counsel was to…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"And the Normal School would be the catalyst for improved education in the public sector. Farmington is a proud community – proud of their downtown…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Elusive Championship

"… ‘70s, the Skehan Gym was built, and soon there will be an even more modern gym when the new Hampden Academy opens its doors in 2012."

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 4 of 5

"… above the front door that faces Water Street, you will see Carnegie written. Andrew Carnegie libraries don't all look the same, but many have the…"

Skowhegan Community History - The Skowhegan Island

"… today, though it sometimes feels as though it will collapse when walking on it because of the way it wobbles and shakes."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Hotel Willows, Farmington, ca. 1910

"… for autos, a good livery, and also that a coach will meet all trains coming to Farmington. View additional information about this item on the…"

Historic Hallowell - Johnson Brothers and Their Shoe Factory

"… to see the ship go down, but we can not, and will not, stand for mediocrity.” Thus, the Johnson business was closed in April of 1927, and the…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Railroad into the Village

"… freight upon their new grounds, a good roadway will have been completed and the public will be put to no inconvenience or discomfort for want of…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - WWI Impact on Farmington's Agriculture

"Dept. of Labor and Dept. of Agriculture. “Women will go to farms where farmers are willing and ready to use their labor.” Calls from the government…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farmington's Agricultural Pursuits

"Clover seed wanted for which cash will be paid” (newspaper ad March 7, 1840). These ads are informative in the types of crops being sold and that the…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"19 & 20, 1840. “Ample, and secure accommodations will be provided for all kinds and any quantity of stock that may be driven to the show.” At the…"

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

"… ago, and many worry what changes the future will bring. However, if anything is apparent from the island’s history, it is the fact that Swan’s…"