Maine Memory Network

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

"… the Lakes chapel is still there and holds regular services during the summer. Next door, the Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum enshrines the…"

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

"The first town meeting was called to order on April 6, 1801. Strong VillageStrong Historical Society Growth and Prosperity Strong grew and…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"… on the bank high above the Sandy River, where the Town Garage is presently located. In the winter the building was often so cold that only a small…"

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

"… size from fewer than two dozen members in small towns, to more than one thousand in some cities. Almost every veteran was enrolled, including five…"

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

"In October, 1775, the town of Falmouth was attacked, and more than half the town was burned. Over 400 buildings were destroyed and more than 1,000…"

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

"… a bridge changes the area and boundaries of a town. But that was the case in Strong. Map of Strong as incorporated, c."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Porter Lake

"… The beach property was transferred to the town in 1965. Visiting the island in Porter Lake is also fun. There is rope swing there."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 2 of 3

"Cannons and field-pieces were placed in many towns or courthouse squares and parks. The members also gave battle-stained flags, mementos, and…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - National Blue Ribbon School

""The town can now continue educating it's children at home and have a community school where it ought to be", he said."

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

"… “Saint Anthony’s Cottage,” her modest house in town. The Historical Society is also home to a comprehensive collection of the Maine Woodsman and…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Other Recreation

"… hunting was really popular, and sometimes each town would shoot close to 200 bear each hunting season."

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

"Clayton was from the town of Farmington. He enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 28. He served in Company L of the First Cavalry."

Bar Harbor Fire Department

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City of Portland Department of Public Works

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Maine State Prison

"In March 1820, in recognition of his political service, William King was elected as the first Governor of the State of Maine."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Shipping

"… of Asa Rogers and finished recently.” By May 15, Knox had pressed the Quick Lime into service by shipping lime to Wales & Beale in Boston."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Andrew Anderson

"… you want to hear a story about that? I was in the service and a friar came in from Charlestown media and saw us giving a 24 hour pass to go home…"

Oakfield Grange 414

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Hose 5 Fire Museum

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Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing - Page 1 of 3

"… included Ruth Attean, a Penobscot from Old Town. In the early years, the training program accepted male students, who included Edmund Richard, who…"

Mercy Hospital - Founding of Mercy

"… Weeks, the daughter of a distinguished surgeon in town, donated a portion of her property on the intersection of Congress and State Street (681…"

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 - 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…"