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Abbe Museum

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

"They then followed the trail to the last house, which was log and belonged to Mr. Rumford Smith. They followed a west-north-west compass route and…"

Malaga Island: a story best left untold - Maine State documents and Proclamations

"… dedication of Malaga as part of the Maine Freedom Trail. At the podium, the governor briefly put his notes down to speak directly to the audience…"

Lincoln, Maine - Benjamin Chesley

"… moved to Lincoln in 1822 or 1823 on the Indian Trail that linked Old Town to Lincoln and many other cities in Maine as well."

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

"… 55 acres of open space includes a network of trails open to the public for non-motorized use. Loring Family Settlement: 1781 – 1876 In the latter…"

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"… before giving way to winter’s frozen snowmobile trails and ice-fishing huts. Spring gives birth to the many wild animals that frequent the hills…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… been converted into heavily-used recreational trails. As the popularity of train transportation grew, it allowed more isolated residents to enjoy…"