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Western Maine Foothills Region - Peru

"Early Government In 1805, riders brought official papers from Boston to Paris proclaiming the founding of Oxford County, and Paris Hill as the county…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - About the Project

"In the River Valley towns, the NewPage paper mill dominates the economy. While the mill’s payroll is less than half of what it was 40 years ago, it…"

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Dixfield Village as seen from Peru Side, Dixfield, ca. 1900

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 4 of 5

"Webb River would prove invaluable to the wood industry sporting many a “log drive” in its heyday. Soon Mr."

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C. Vivian Richards Logging, Byron, ca. 1900

Western Maine Foothills Region - Byron

"… birch, spruce, and pine, and logging was a major industry. The soil was quite good and yielded good crops of corn, potatoes, wheat, oats, etc."

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Leonard Trask, the Wonderful Invalid

"… father's farm, but as a young adult he began his industrious activities. He moved to Carthage to make bricks at $11.50 a month."

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East Dixfield Post Office and General Store, Wilton, ca. 1914

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 3 of 5

"Our ancestors were industrious with true American entrepreneurial spirit! Apples were viewed as the crop that would allow East Dixfield farmers to…"

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Dixfield House and Tuscan Opera House, Dixfield, ca. 1895

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield's Tuscan Opera House

"… 17th century when guilds began to fade away, and industry made people less connected, some wished to preserve the groups that supported its members."

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Dixfield Congregational Church, High Street, Dixfield, 2006

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield's Church on the Hill

"… imposing name, "Dixfield Universalist Circle of Industry”—later called the Ladies’ Aid Society. The fine tone of the bell is accounted for by the…"

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Lincoln, Maine - Pulp Mill, Penobscot River, 1902 - Page 1 of 2

"The paper mill came in 1910 and was built in front of the pulp mill. The trestle at right is still used by the railway today."

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Western Maine Foothills Region - A Man's Life in a Suitcase

"A Man's Life in a Suitcase John Edward Barry, Mexico, 1939 Mexico Historical Society Text by Irene Hutchinson Images contributed by Mexico…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 2 of 4

"Rumford Woodrowville School students, Rumford, 1925Greater Rumford Area Historical Society Educational facilities grew along with the…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 3 of 4

"Rumford Mechanics Institute of Rumford, ca. 1911Greater Rumford Area Historical Society Fun and recreational needs of the town were also…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Project Photos

"Project Photos By Nick Waugh On this page you'll find thumbnail photos of various team activities arranged in chronological order: July training at…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 2 of 5

"Dixfield The Holman Family reunion and homestead, Dixfield, ca. 1911Dixfield Historical Society DIXFIELD COMMON (CENTER) The First Section to…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 1 of 5

"Dixfield A Brief History of Dixfield, Maine Text by Charlotte Collins Images from Dixfield Historical Society Town of Dixfield seal…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 3 of 3

"Mexico Education was key in this new settlement. Instructions were given in private homes by citizens and parents with slightly more education than…"