Maine Memory Network

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

"… thee villages in the town of New Portland, ME., Somerset County. It was first called Gilman Stream Rips and is located about twenty miles Northwest…"

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

"This town is located in Somerset County of the State of Maine. It is bordered on the north side by Kingfield and Lexington, and on the east by Embden."

Skowhegan History House

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Maine Central Institute

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Old Canada Road Historical Society

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Pittsfield Historical Society

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New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of West New Portland

"… with Gould Hill Bridge) is located on the main street of the West Village, Rt. 146. This bridge was constructed by the Maine State Highway…"

Skowhegan Free Public Library

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L.C. Bates Museum/Good Will-Hinckley

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Kennebec Valley Community College Archive

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

"This school is located on Church Street. North New Portland High, primary school, grammar school and the Green Schoolhouse are all names used for the…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Cheese Factory

"Located on Upper Main Street, the cheese factory operated for several years, starting in 1871. This factory had been organized by local farmers, and…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Railroad

"The depot in Strong was located on the street that we call Norton Hill today. In winter, trains were warm and were lit with kerosene lanterns."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"… erected for them next to their home on Upper Main Street, presently the home of Anthony Nichols. Here students, who wanted more than a common…"

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

"… was built in 1848 on a knoll overlooking Depot Street and Main Street. The church was dedicated in 1849."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Wood Products of Strong

"… was better known, acquired property on Upper Main Street, directly on the railroad easement. Four generations of the Starbird family manufactured…"

Guilford, Maine - Pre-Settlement And The First 100 Years

"… changed, Guilford was located in the counties of Somerset, Penobscot, and finally Piscataquis. Pond Block, Guilford, ca."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"… owner, donated a parcel of land on Upper Main Street, which was more than adequate for a school. Project trustees were appointed November13, 1947."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family

"… and built three houses for his sons on Main Street. Jeremy Porter's house was built in the area where the gas pumps at White Elephant are located…"

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

"… Schedule he was listed as living on Decatur Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He died on May 19, 1898, and is buried in the Village Cemetery in…"