Maine Memory Network

Guilford, Maine - Guilford Schools

"The school experienced some expansion projects that included outdoor tennis courts, a gymnasium, and an assembly hall that included a stage."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Schools

"District Seven school, known as the Parker school , had one of the best school houses in town. High School classes were taught in it."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"Schools could be in private homes, in converted sheds or other structures, or built "from scratch." Children walked to school unless the snow was too…"

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

"High school aged students began to attend Anson Academy, and later they attended Carrabec High School."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Georges Valley High School

"The mission of the district is “Excellence in Education,” and Georges Valley High School strives to provide this education in a meaningful and…"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 3 of 5

"At that period of time, School Administrative District #4 schooled 1,200 students in the high school, middle school, and elementary school."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"In many cases, districts had actual school buildings. But some students were taught at a central home."

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

"… the hill,” as the town folks referred to the ill district were many different businesses, such as a sawmill, grist mill, salt box factory, starch…"

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

"… East New Portland has a site known as “The Mill District.” It has been the site of a sawmill, gristmill, electric-power plant, novelty wood turning…"

Guilford, Maine - PROJECT OVERVIEW - Page 2 of 2

"… Community Middle School – The six-town school district “supplied” seventh and eighth grade social studies teacher, Rex Webb, and a host of his…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Hampden Academy

"Eventually there were twenty district schools in various locations and at different times in Hampden’s history."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Maps

"… as early settlement sites or locations of school districts, but also to provide a geographic context of how Farmington’s landscape has changed…"

Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966

"… in the name of Piscataquis Community School District, and a new gymnasium was built. That year there was a devastating fire that destroyed the…"

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"Fluoride was added to the water, a new sanitary district was incorporated, and a tennis court was built as was a 24-unit senior citizen’s complex…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"At one time, the town boasted 32 school districts, mostly one-room schoolhouses. In John S.C. Abbott’s History of Maine, Farmington was touted as a…"

Guilford, Maine - Historic Buildings - Page 1 of 2

"… scene of Bank Square and the Elm Street business district in the 1950s. Included is the Koritsky's Store, Crockett's Bakery, The Gold Nuggett…"

Surry by the Bay - Weathervane Dispute

"Officers of the school district were Claude L. Bonsey, President; Robert T. Carlisle, Treasurer; and Frank G. Whitney, Clerk."

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell History Bibliography

"… “Industrial School for Girls-National Historic District Hallowell, Me.” Registration Form. Washington, D.C.:U.S."

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

"… as it used to be known as, near the old mill district. It is presently a two span concrete t-beam bridge constructed by the Maine State Highway…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Running the Town

"She served until 1972. Roberta recalled being tired of coming up against the opinions of two men when determining school business."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"This island was in School District No. 1 and, in 1884, there were only twelve families served. The famous American illustrator Charles Dana Gibson…"

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

"… the Carrabassett River connecting the Parsons District with the Village. This bridge has been a topic of conversation in recent years, more in the…"

Historic Hallowell - A Post-Revolutionary Generation

"… one of the first classical academies in the District of Maine (a distinction shared with Berwick Academy, which was chartered the same day)."

Surry by the Bay - Early Settlement

"… was organized in 1803, there were four school districts (later expanded to nine). In 1808, on petition of Philip Jarvis, John Farnsworth and Elisha…"