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Guilford, Maine - Guilford Schools

"This school also served as a Town Hall and meeting place. The building was constructed of logs and featured an open fireplace that was said to be…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Schools

"Soon after, the children from Gardiner, Augusta, and other nearby towns came to learn at the Hallowell Academy. High School, Hallowell, ca."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations: Churches & Schools

"… Illustrations: Churches & Schools"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Schools

"Islesboro Central School, ca. 1955Islesboro Historical Society At the present time, plans are made to bring major renovation to this 81 year old…"

Historic Hallowell - Maine Industrial School for Girls

"1919Hubbard Free Library The purpose of the school was thusly defined: "STATEMENT - The Maine Industrial School for Girls is designed as a refuge…"

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…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Village School

"The school deteriorated badly in the 1940s, and finally, after the chemical toilets froze up and other maintenance problems occurred, the school was…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"Another era in education in northern Franklin County began. Next Page (Blue Ribbon School) Return to previous page Return to Online Exhibits"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Primary and intermediate school, Bangor, 1865

"Their daughter, Annie, he noted, graduated from the intermediate school "under Miss Berniece Morse" on Saturday, Feb. 17, 1866."

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

"Pictures of the New Portland Hill School and the Red Schoolhouse with it's plaque Red School New Portland Hill X Plaque from the Red…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Division Street School, Bangor, 1865

"… to Bangor last Miss Norcross taught an exelent school in the yellow school house she was very much endeared to all her schollars." The area became…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor High School, Abbott Square, 1865

"The building at left is the girls' school. It was built in 1849. Martin wrote of the schools, "it was the intention to not be out done by any…"

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."

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Primary School, ca. 1910

"The school was located on School Street, now the site of an apartment building. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory…"

Lincoln, Maine - Ballard Hill School, Lincoln, ca. 1930

"Many activities for the school children are now offered and the Community Meals for Me is also located there."

Music in Maine - Community and School Marching Bands

"School Bands Click to explore School Bands Most Maine schools did not have instrumental music programs until the early 20th century, so…"

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

"Georges Valley High School Georges Valley High School Image from www.msad50.org X Georges Valley High School 47 Valley Street, Thomaston, Maine…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - SEE NOTES "John Bunyon's Dream Story". Publishers promotional postcard. 1913.

"1913. This particular title was one of a series designed to acquaint children with classic books which were written for adults."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 604-650

"Some people, places mentioned: Center Street School Rinaldo B. Wiggin Levi B. Murch Nath Harlow Charles Sawtell Mary Harkness Ada Martin Annie Martin…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"In some cases, parents brought their children to school – some traveled a substantial distance. By 1900, children who lived on farms might be boarded…"

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

"The Pines , an elementary school, Central High School, and others were located in the area of East New Portland."

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

"Central School always had a food booth. In later years, junk auctions became popular. These were when people would sell junk that they didn't need…"

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

"… several successful summer reading programs for children. Our active FOL was responsible for many fund raising activities, including talent shows…"

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

"He lived a long life in the area, having many children and impacting the early settlement of the area."