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Westport Island History Committee

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Primary and intermediate school, Bangor, 1865

"Then, on Nov. 1, 1865, the school superintending committee had the building painted a light yellow. Martin, an accountant and shopkeeper, and his…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - National Blue Ribbon School

"Strong Historical Society By Kathy Lambert Return to Village Schools Renovation Ground-Breaking, 1996 On April 12, 1996, forty-five biodegradable…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Founding of the Farmington State Normal School

"Kelsey, presented to the State Committee on Education. The Committee held several public hearings and deliberated on the case before issuing a…"

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

"… touched by the decision of the Bangor School Committee to rename Garland Street Middle School in my honor," Cohen said."

Guilford, Maine - RESOURCES

"… MAINE, 1816-1991 1991 – 175th Anniversary Committee, Co-Chairmen - Don Davis and Tony Davis, Editor - William Hume GUILFORD, MAINE…"

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

"Meanwhile a library committee was established and they contacted several libraries in the area and the Maine State Library for advice about the…"

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…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Running the Town

"It wasn’t until 1962 that another woman, Roberta Joyce, was elected to the School Administrative District #76 School Board. She served until 1972."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - SEE NOTES Ladies Third Annual Banquet. Farmington, Maine. 1893. Menu.

"… Inside of the souvenir program lists the committee members and the menu served at the five course dinner."

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 3 of 3

"… 175 Years of Growth, 175th Anniversary Committee, 1991 Guilford 2000, Carl McKusick and Thomas Blake, 2000 www.guilfordofmaine.com, Guilford of…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Chester Greenwood

"… was active in town affairs and participated in a committee to research and build better roads for the town."

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"Committees and sub committees were appointed; buildings were decorated with great enthusiasm the town prepared to celebrate."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Incorporation

"… people petitioned the general court, sending a committee composed of Amos Dole, town clerk, John Crosby, and Reuben Newcomb."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - John Crosby

"… who represented Hampden on the Maine Constitution Committee. John III emigrated from Hampden to Minneapolis, Minnesota with Callawallader Washburn…"

Historic Hallowell - Poor Farm

"From the report of the committee who recently visited the farm to appraise the produce, &c., I should judge the premises to be in good condition."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 1 of 4

"The first school committee hired the town its first school master in March 1730. This school master taught alternately ¼ of the time at Black Point…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Grant Memorial United Methodist Church

"A committee was founded to figure out where to build a new church and to oversee the building. Two prominent leaders in the committee were Reverend…"

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

"Women in positions as town officials and committee members, however, showed significant change over the same time period, slowly including more women…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959

"… committee, Hayes Super Service) Fred Beck (tree committee, Beck & Beck) Norman Aubin (tree committee, Northern Printers) Gus Nadeau (B & A…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Thompson's Memorial

"Vol. 125. Presque Isle: Booklet Committee, 1984. Graves, Richard A. Forgotten Times: A Walk Through History. Presque Isle: Richard A. Graves, 2007."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Bangor and Aroostook Railroad

"X Sources: 125th Birthday Committee Presents City of Presque Isle 125th Historical Booklet 1859-1984. Presque Isle, 1984."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Resources

"… Strong, Maine 1801-2001, The Strong Bicentennial Committee, 2001 Strong, Maine - "Incorporated 1801," complied by Lewis Brackley and Charles…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Third Parish Church, Bangor, 1865

"… turn horses was vacant on French Street and the Committee purchased this lot so as to convene in a central point of view the people who worshiped…"