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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Student Research

"… that the War affected so many areas of rural life. For example, because of the need for soldiers’ wool uniforms and blankets, Maine farmers raised…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"… Exhibits The early schools of Strong were called rural or district schools and were situated in various areas of the community to accommodate the…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 4 of 4

"… in more populated areas had been tarred, but more rural roads had yet to be done. Farmers would keep a horse and wagon for backup in case roads…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Women's Firsts

"… the Swan's Island Historical Society As in many rural towns and villages, island women’s firsts have been overlooked in the era of women’s rights…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Marsh: "Land of Much Grass" - Page 2 of 4

"Ditches were dug to drain wet, mosquito-breeding areas; pannes were filled; and tide gates (sluiceways) were constructed to prevent tides from…"

Alexander-Crawford Historical Society

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 2 of 4

"Beginning in the 1860s, the Portland Railroad Company operated horse-drawn cars on rails that ran through Scarborough and other area towns."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Public Library

"Through enrichment programs and partnerships with area businesses, schools, and organizations, the Library has become the "go to" place for…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Marsh: "Land of Much Grass" - Page 1 of 4

"… Marsh Audubon Center To the Sokokis Indians, the area we call the Scarborough Marsh was known as Owascoag, the “land of much grass.” It is the…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 3 of 4

"… 1,000 acres of land in what is now the Dunstan area of Scarborough to brothers Andrew and Arthur Alger."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 4 of 4

"Today, many lobster fishermen do go to offshore grounds. However, most lobsters are caught in late summer and fall when they migrate closer to shore…"

Surry by the Bay - Late Twentieth Century

"… undeveloped and managed to maintain its rural scenic identity as it strengthened its infrastructure."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Maritime Tales: Shipyards and Shipwrecks - Page 2 of 2

"For years, lobster fishermen knew that area of Stratton Island as the old wreck. This name was added to others around the island such as clam cove…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 1 of 4

"… In his late 40s, he moved to the Prouts Neck area of Scarborough, where he drew inspiration for his famous marine paintings. Lewis L."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 2 of 4

"… that allowed clam diggers to dig in once-polluted areas. When clams were held for two days in purified water, they cleansed themselves and could be…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 1 of 4

"… in the Grand Banks fleet and other fishing areas. Clams were shucked (meat cut from the shell), salted, and barreled in fish houses on the flats of…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Maritime Tales: Shipyards and Shipwrecks - Page 1 of 2

"The area was heavily forested, much of it with tall pines ideally suited for masts and straight boards for the ships of the King’s Royal Navy."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 3 of 4

"Set back on Route 1 not far from the Willowdale area was the Danish Village, an authentic copy of the Danish village Ribe."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 1 of 4

"… started in the 1970s, as people from other areas were attracted to Scarborough's abundant land and unique location."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Roads: From Footpaths to Super Highway

"These new roads facilitated development of inland areas and made trade and travel by land easier. In 1941 the Maine State Legislature passed an act…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 2 of 4

"… former Scarborough residents who discovered the area in 1762 while searching for grass for their animals following severe drought."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Summer Street

"Farmland dominated the rural area to the village’s west. The combination of agriculture and industry permitted Hampden to thrive."

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

"… of a new entity for the community, the Rural Living Center.  This would serve as a parent organization for a series of useful enterprises for the…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 1 of 4

"By the end of the 18th century, townspeople asked that the area be incorporated. Governor Caleb Strong, of Massachusetts, decreed on January 31…"