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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Railroad

"Coal was also hauled into Franklin County by train. The depot in Strong was located on the street that we call Norton Hill today."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 1 of 3

"As one of the Franklin County District's handful of remaining Granges, it suffers from the effects of a declining population and lost industry."

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

"… service to the twelve exchanges in Somerset and Franklin counties in 1959, the era of individual community telephone service ended, ushering in…"

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

"… in Strong and other communities of Northern Franklin County through active guide associations, local celebration of the region's outdoor heritage…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"Another era in education in northern Franklin County began. Next Page (Blue Ribbon School) Return to previous page Return to Online Exhibits"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 3 of 4

"Communication evolved as populations grew in Franklin County towns. Two hundred years before zip codes and email, mail delivery was relatively simple…"

Western Maine Cultural Alliance

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Skowhegan Community History - Bloomfield Academy

"… a grant of land and it was located in northern Franklin county. The land was not settled until years after the grant and one resident of Bloomfield…"

Historic Hallowell - Protect and Serve - Hallowell Fire and Police

"Until the advent of Franklin Stoves and other enclosed heating systems the average home burned 20 to 30 cords of wood per year--with a resulting high…"

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

"In 1753, the British Government named Benjamin Franklin as one of two deputies in charge of the colonial mail system."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 3 of 5

"… though some residents live in the Town of Wilton (Franklin County), while others live in Dixfield (Oxford County)."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"… Dist.# 4 - Kennedy School was situated on the old county road east of the Sandy River in the area now known as Norton Hill at Hunter Road."

Mercy Hospital - Growth & Expansion - Page 2 of 2

"… equipment…a standard radiographic table; a Franklin head unit and new therapy machine.” Other enhancements improved health outcomes for growing…"

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

"County ChampionsStrong Historical Society By today’s standards, late 1800s and even early 1900s rural life may have seemed harsh and austere, but…"

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

"… line of New Portland, is the county line between Franklin and Somerset counties. David Hutchins, originally from Massachusetts and a descendent of…"

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

"… of the Soldiers Home in Washington Precinct, Hall County, Nebraska. After the War many Maine residents had moved West in search of a better life or…"

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

"Franklin, Bartlett and Hiram Plummer bought the rest of the power. Charles H. Bartlett and Gene Jenkins started a salt box factory and manufactured…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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