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

"Cargo truck accident, Strong, ca. 1915Strong Historical Society This bridge was completed in 1857 and served Strong for nearly 65 years."

Historic Hallowell - Values and Charity

"… brothers and sons to shipwreck, disease or accident. Women of the community were determined that women who were widowed by such events would not be…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Leonard Trask, the Wonderful Invalid

"Before his accident, Mr. Trask stood 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighed 199 pounds. By 1835, two years after his accident, his neck and shoulders began…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Porter Lake

"He was killed in a hunting accident in 1961. Beanies Public BeachStrong Historical Society The beach property was transferred to the town in…"

Historic Hallowell - Train Wreck Of 1937

"The accident did not injure anyone. There were kids working on it because there were no laws against letting the kids help with the accident."

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

"… narratives and artifacts from the wood products industry, history of town schools, groups and organizations, and the story of the bridge."

Lubec, Maine - The Gardner Lake Tragedy - Page 2 of 2

"… Ramsdell lived near to Miriam, and the day of the accident saved her life. I wouldn’t have been able to bear such a tragedy.” Emma Page, 9."

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

"… was a woman engaged in the outdoor and tourism industries at a time when it was overwhelmingly dominated by men."

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Summary Notes

"Four people died in storm related accidents. The damage of the storm cost the state about 10 million dollars."

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

"With a decline of industry and jobs, the population supports only a handful of these organizations today."

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

"Around 1880, the town experienced an industrial boom. A boot and shoe factory, a brick mill, a sawmill and a clothespin factory opened, and other…"

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

"… the effects of a declining population and lost industry. Strong Historical Society Responsibilities increased with each elevation on the Grange…"

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

"… the introduction of the automobile and trucking industry, ridership began to decline. In 1936 the railroad disbanded, ripped up the tracks, sold…"

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

"… was an important contributor to the early tourism industry in the Maine woods. She was engaged by the Maine Central Railroad to help market the…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Abbott School

"… an exceptional athlete, was killed in an auto accident near his home-town of Chicago. In his memory, his family donated money to the Abbott School…"

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

"He is now buried in the Ick Norton Cemetery in Industry, Maine. Edward Fentiman was born in England in 1842."

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

"… on the road brought an increase in the number of accidents between automobiles and horse-drawn vehicles."

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

"In 1951 following a terrible accident at Scottow Hill, Dr. Haigis and several men, some of whom were fellow members of the Lions Club, raised funds…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Other Recreation

"Other Recreation Text By: Strong School 7th and 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Loading deer on the train at Strong station, ca."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Prominent Women

"Prominent Women Text By: Strong School 7th and 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Julia Harris May poetry collection, 1903Farmington Public Library…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Resources

"Resources Mountains of Maine, Steven Pinkham, Down East Books, 2009 Stand Firm Ye Boys from Maine, Thomas Desjardin, Oxford University Press, 1995…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Welcome to Strong

"Welcome to Strong Welcome to StrongStrong Historical Society Strong has been known by several names over the years."

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 - Student Research

"Student Research Text By: Strong School 7th and 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Return to Online Exhibits The Strong School 7th and 8th graders and Mrs."