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Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 3 of 4

"Rumford Mechanics Institute of Rumford, ca. 1911Greater Rumford Area Historical Society Fun and recreational needs of the town were also…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 4 of 4

"Rumford In summary, Rumford poet, Thomas Fallon’s poem “Pennacook Falls”, tells the story of our great Androscoggin, without which there would be…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Project Photos

"Project Photos By Nick Waugh On this page you'll find thumbnail photos of various team activities arranged in chronological order: July training at…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 2 of 5

"Dixfield The Holman Family reunion and homestead, Dixfield, ca. 1911Dixfield Historical Society DIXFIELD COMMON (CENTER) The First Section to…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 1 of 5

"Dixfield A Brief History of Dixfield, Maine Text by Charlotte Collins Images from Dixfield Historical Society Town of Dixfield seal…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 5 of 5

"Dixfield Today (in 2013) the seat of the town’s government and town affairs resides at the Dixfield Town Office on Main Street."

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 2 of 3

"Mexico Stephen Barnard was the first chosen selectman and settled one mile from Mexico Corner on Harlow Hill."

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 3 of 3

"Mexico Education was key in this new settlement. Instructions were given in private homes by citizens and parents with slightly more education than…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 1 of 3

"Mexico A Brief History of Mexico, Maine Welcome to Mexico sign, ca. 2008Mexico Historical Society Text by Lorraine Robichaud Legere Images…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford High School Basketball - 1970s - Page 2 of 2

"Rumford High School Basketball - 1970s The Rumford High team of 1975 was a very young team, as they started three sophomores, but still finished…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford High School Basketball - 1970s - Page 1 of 2

"Rumford High School Basketball - 1970s Text By: Matt Kaubris Images provided by: Rumford Area Historical Society Rumford High School was built in…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Our Partners

"Our Partners Partners Click to see more photos of our team in action. X Our team is large, and we hope that over the years it will only get…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Welcome to the Western Foothills

"Welcome to the Western Foothills X Western Maine's beauty can be found in its mountains, rivers, scenery, and especially its people."

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Peru

"Peru A Brief History of Peru, Maine Text by Bob and Shirley Dolloff Images contributed by Peru Historical Society The original land grant for the…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Exhibits

"Exhibits Welcome to our Exhibits page. Click the links below to enjoy stories from around the Western Foothills Region."

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Western Maine Foothills Region - About the Project

"About the Project X By Nick Waugh The Western Foothills School District of Maine (Regional School Unit 10) contains 478 square miles—more than…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Mt. Zircon Reservoir - Page 2 of 3

"Mt. Zircon Reservoir The workmen and horses, hired by local contractor, James M. McGregor, cleared the “basin” for the Mt. Zircon Reservoir."

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Mt. Zircon Reservoir - Page 3 of 3

"Mt. Zircon Reservoir According to the Report to the Board of Trustees, dated March 27, 1915 by Head Engineer, E."

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Mt. Zircon Reservoir - Page 1 of 3

"Mt. Zircon Reservoir Text By Jane Welch Peterson, Nghia Ha & Dave Gawtry Images provided by: The Leo Blouin Family and donated to Rumford Area…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico Corner

"Mexico Corner Text by Lorraine Robichaud Legere Images contributed by the Mexico Historical Society About one month after its incorporation in…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Hugh J. Chisholm, Sr. - Page 2 of 2

"Hugh J. Chisholm, Sr. Much has been written about Hugh J. Chisholm and his skills at organizing companies."

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Hugh J. Chisholm, Sr. - Page 1 of 2

"Hugh J. Chisholm, Sr. Hugh J. Chisholm, Sr.: His Ideas; His Actions; His Philanthropies By Jane Welch Peterson & David Gawtry Hugh J."

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Ridlonville

"Ridlonville View of Main Street Ridlonville from Day Hill, 1908Mexico Historical Society Text by Irene Hutchinson Images contributed by…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Fires in Rumford

"Fires in Rumford Text by Jane W. Peterson, Nghia Ha, and David Gawtry Images provided by the Rumford Area Historical Society Histories of all old…"