Maine Memory Network

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"The May School A unique early school was known as the May School. The May sisters, Julia and Sara, operated a private school for girls in Farmington…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"The program highlighted the ideals and standards of young graduates of that century. Village School, cr."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Marcellus Emery, Bangor, ca. 1864

"… the events in Bangor during the war -- as well as Emery's pledge at the end of the war of his support for the Union."

John Martin: Expert Observer - James Emery cottage, Bucksport, 1867

"… State Museum Description The James Emery home in Bucksport was located at the head of the ferry on the northeast corner of Main Street."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - National Blue Ribbon School

"The balloons represented the number of years since the Strong Elementary School was built. A ceremonial ground-breaking was being conducted, kicking…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War

"Noah Emery Gould was another Cavalry man with a connection to Strong. Noah was born in September of 1843."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Railroad

"The Railroad Text By: Strong School 7th and 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Return to Student Research Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad station…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Cheese Factory

"The Cheese Factory Text By: Strong School 7th and 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Return to Student Research Cheese/Pantry BoxStrong Historical Society…"

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

"Grand Army of the Republic Text By: Strong School 7th and 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Return to Student Research G.A.R."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family

"He went to Strong schools and to Bates College (called the Maine State Seminary until 1863) from 1862–1863."

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

"Fording was the only way to cross the river until 1827, when the first bridge was built by Ezekiel Porter for $750."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - About Us

"… Carrabec Community School Gerald Strickland Bucky Emery Meredith Knowles Helen Atwood New Portland Fire Department- Kip Poulin Orono Special…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - East New Portland Village

"The house has been remodeled but still contains the original timbers. The chimneys bricks were made at Parker’s kiln. Capt."

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

"The student records also included letters from former students who needed to provide employers with a record of their grades."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - West New Portland Village

"Lake Stoves, Dry Goods & Groceries T. & B. Emery Boots & Shoe Mfg. Walton & Quint “ “ “ “ Spooner & Hanson Carder & Clothier Mrs."

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

"Crystal Knapp Polk's 7th and 8th graders have researched Strong's post-Civil War life and the story of Fly Rod Crosby, Maine's first registered Maine…"

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

"… the Strong Public Library, the Strong Elementary School, and the High Peaks Alliance, pledged to meet monthly and develop five unique…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 2 of 4

"Future school teachers could begin training as school juniors. The pay, by today's standards, was low."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Student Research

"Polk researched the Civil War and Reconstruction eras. We brainstormed topics that would be important to the town and to us."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About MCHP

"… program that promotes collaboration between local schools, historical societies, and public libraries through the exploration and celebration of…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Welcome to Strong

"Caleb Strong of Massachusetts. High School Yearbook 1923Strong Historical Society By the 1940s Strong was known as “The Largest Toothpick…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Prominent Women

"… school to Strong, where they operated the May School until Sara's death on December 30, 1888. Julia's grief was so great that she was unable to…"

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

"Mt. Abram High School and four MSAD 58 schools, as well Strong town office building, have switched to pellet boilers, and the mill contributes…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Porter Lake

"The water of Porter Lake is cold. The cold water is good for game fish. The lake trout like the rocky shoreline."