When you tell a story, you spark a connection. Enjoy these stories of Strafford’s people, places and past by John Freitag and others.

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History of Skiing in Strafford

Young and old folks in Strafford have always enjoyed having winter recreation and skiing. at the Lion's rope tow on Harrington Hill and elsewhere. Possibly the first in Strafford to really embrace the idea of skiing was Rosa Tyson. An avid outdoors person, Rosa according to her grandnephew Sherm Wilson likely took up skiing in the 1930s.

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Dublin Corner

Why is the corner of Old City Falls Road and the Justin Morrill Highway called "Dublin Corner"? It because some Irish folks had lived around there? Or, is it about a team of hard-working horses "doubling up" to get the a difficult job done?

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