Maine Memory Network

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"Many of the rural schools had funds for supplies and the teacher’s salary that only covered a few weeks. Thus the terms were short."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Educator Resources

"Educator Resources X Resources and activities for educators that are tied to the following exhibits: Scarborough Marsh: "Land of Much Grass"…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"They not only paid for fine education but endorsed fine education, a "superior curriculum" for the "superior" person."

Ste. Agathe Historical Society

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Washburn-Norlands Living History Center

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"… Exhibits The early schools of Strong were called rural or district schools and were situated in various areas of the community to accommodate the…"

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

"… Grange movement has evolved to include non-farm rural families and communities. According to Dennis Sven Nordin, author of "Rich Harvest: A History…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Student Research

"… that the War affected so many areas of rural life. For example, because of the need for soldiers’ wool uniforms and blankets, Maine farmers raised…"

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

"… standards, late 1800s and even early 1900s rural life may have seemed harsh and austere, but life also was less hurried."

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

"… in more populated areas had been tarred, but more rural roads had yet to be done. Farmers would keep a horse and wagon for backup in case roads…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 1 of 4

"But by 1846 Maine State Legislature set up a Board of Education that paid the teachers’ salaries from common taxes and helped attract teachers."

Music in Maine - Community Music

"Rural communities in Maine used Grange buildings as community centers, hosting dances and concerts. Sometimes Grange halls served as town library and…"

Otisfield Historical Society

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Naples Historical Society

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Monmouth Museum

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

"Rural Mail DeliveryStrong Historical Society This structure remains today as a private home in the center of town."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… bettered themselves via the Chautaqua program, a rural educational-cultural movement popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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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."

Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 1 of 4

"… acres, in a manner not to inflate their present rural value. This was accomplished by a local confidante, farmer Waldo Pettengill, while Hugh was…"

Music in Maine - Music in Maine

"Reflecting rural villages and bustling cities, Music in Maine includes content from eighteen collaborators, and is organized by the themes of MAKE…"

Alexander-Crawford Historical Society

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

"Soon after this the Rural Living Center was formed by the Presbyterian Church which housed the New Portland Community Library and a daycare center."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Prominent Women

"Both of the girls were excellent students and continued their education, even after their father died, attending Mt. Holyoke Seminary."