Maine Memory Network

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…"

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…"

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…"

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

"… difficulty attracting teachers, because of its rural wilderness. But by 1846 Maine State Legislature set up a Board of Education that paid the…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 2 of 4

"Discipline Olivia, grade 6 Scottow's Hill Rural School, Scarborough, ca. 1920Scarborough Historical Society & Museum During the 17th and 18th…"

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."

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."

Home: The Wadsworth-Longfellow House and Portland - The House, 1786-1960

"… the surrounding town of Falmouth was small and rural. View slideshow: The Wadsworth-Longfellow House, 1786-1960 The images in the…"

Naples Historical Society

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Monmouth Museum

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Harvesting Potatoes - Page 10 of 13

"… USDA 1976 Yearbook of Agroculture THE FACE OF RURAL AMERICA X Frequently, the digger lags would come apart and the digger driver had to shut…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Women's Firsts

"… the Swan's Island Historical Society As in many rural towns and villages, island women’s firsts have been overlooked in the era of women’s rights…"

Ste. Agathe Historical Society

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Washburn-Norlands Living History Center

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Surry by the Bay - Surry Today

"… back generations, retirees drawn to the town's rural character and seaside scenery, and families who appreciate the town's rural nature and easy…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - …next came the artists and rusticators.

"… pursuits of life to the pure enjoyment of rural nature; which is in the soul like a fountain of cool waters to the way-worn travelers."

Historic Hallowell - Eastern Illustrating Company

"… his small crew of photographers traveled through rural New England and New York focusing their lenses on locally known landmarks, street scenes…"

Alexander-Crawford Historical Society

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Home: The Wadsworth-Longfellow House and Portland - The Wadsworth-Longfellow House and Portland

"… is now Congress Street in Portland was on the rural outskirts of the community known as Falmouth."

Early Maine Photography - Groups - Page 2 of 2

"… by the experience of life in pre-Civil War rural Maine. Appearances can be deceiving. A glance at the finely dressed Weeks family belies the fact…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 2 of 4

"People Who Called Scarborough Home Rufus King Rufus King of Scarborough, ca. 1820Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Rufus King, the…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 3 of 4

"People Who Called Scarborough Home Indian Jane Wackwarreska, Scarborough, ca. 1651Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Uphannum was the…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 1 of 4

"People Who Called Scarborough Home Text by Charlene Fenlason Images from Scarborough Historical Society & Museum and Rodney Laughton A number of…"