Maine Memory Network

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 3 of 3

"In 1924 the Oakdale Country Club Golf Course was built and is still challenging and successful today."

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and Social Reform Movements of the 1800s-1900s

"For example the Federated Woman’s Club, the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, the Maine Temperance Union, and the Christian Civic League were all…"

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 1 of 3

"She enjoys researching local history and ancestry. Originally from Vassalboro, she regrets not appreciating her hometown roots, but she’s making up…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 2 of 3

"Student Liam McCarthy Edwards adjusts his camera and tripod to photograph a butter mold that is part of the SHS collection."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About MCHP

"… collaboration between local schools, historical societies, and public libraries through the exploration and celebration of local history."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 2 of 3

"1880Strong Historical Society Fly Rod's mother was a Porter, and through her she was connected to some of the earliest settlers in Strong."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 3 of 3

"Crosby’s legacy of conservation, economic development and a commitment to preservation of the “Maine Woods experience” for future generations."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Porter Lake

"Launching On The LakeStrong Historical Society Lying on the eastern boundary between Strong and New Vineyard, Porter Lake has an area of 527 acres…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Welcome to Strong

"Strong's history is as simple and complicated as its citizens. Here we attempt to capture some of the town's core stories before they are lost in…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 3 of 3

"… the best place for them would be the Historical Society and presented them to the society’s archivist, Carl Stinchfield."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Cheese Factory

"… Research Cheese/Pantry BoxStrong Historical Society Did you know that the first cheese factory in the state of Maine was located in Strong…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Wood Products of Strong

"Thousands of different items were produced for worldwide markets and hundreds of area residents were employed. “C."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Other Recreation

"1915Strong Historical Society Return to Student Research Hunting, fishing, and trapping have been a big part of Maine’s history since people first…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Railroad

"1910Strong Historical Society As gold brought rails west, timber brought rails north. There were large amounts of untouched woods in Western Maine…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Resources

"Beattie, Rodney M. Cole, and Charles G. Waugh, Down East Books, 1996 It Happened in Maine, Gail Underwood Parker, Morris Book Publishing, 2004 Maine…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 1 of 3

"Phillips Historical Society Crosby was an important contributor to the early tourism industry in the Maine woods."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Grand Army of the Republic

"The money and funds were used for medical, burial, and housing expenses. Along with purchases for food and household goods, loans were given to help…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Bridge That Changed The Map

"… tower and cable anchoragesStrong Historical Society Support towers were framed and braced to evenly distribute the load on mortared rubble piers…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family

"Sporting camps around Maine loved to have Fly Rod come and visit. She was great publicity! The sporting camps would give her free food and free…"

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

"Strong VillageStrong Historical Society Growth and Prosperity Strong grew and prospered after the beginning of the 19th Century."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - National Blue Ribbon School

"New windows, lighting, heating and ventilation systems installed, and classrooms for the then 220 students would all be 700 square feet and renovated."

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

"Methodist ChurchStrong Historical Society Lee preached first in Saco, and then Portland, and northward, until on October 15, he preached at…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Prominent Women

"1860Maine Historical Society In August, 1860, she married Benjamin Paul Akers. He was a Maine sculptor whom she had met in Rome."