Maine Memory Network

Western Maine Foothills Region - Ridlonville

"… and realized the economic possibilities of the Oxford Paper Company bringing jobs to the area, he purchased a large tract of land that became known…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Fires in Rumford

"… of the International Paper Company and the Oxford Paper Company were constantly sprayed with water to reduce the possibility of fires."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 3 of 5

"… (Franklin County), while others live in Dixfield (Oxford County). The East Dixfield Post Office has been moved four times--twice to the Dixfield…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Peru

"… from Boston to Paris proclaiming the founding of Oxford County, and Paris Hill as the county seat. The inhabitants of Plantation Number One were…"

Hiram Historical Society

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 4 of 5

"… Jefferson Davis of Mississippi while the Stanley Hotel provided the town with valuable shops, meeting spaces, dry goods stores and a barber shop."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 1 of 3

"… known as the Gregory Inn and was operated as a hotel by the Sweeney family. The buildings and land surrounding it remains much the same now as in…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 3 of 4

"… the Municipal Building; The Strathglass Building (Hotel Harris); and the Strathglass Park. All of these buildings are works of art in themselves."