FARMINGTON - Mission at the Eastward (MATE) is seeking homeowner applications for their 2024 work season from community members needing assistance with conducting home repairs. Each summer, MATE welcomes 300-400 volunteers from around the east coast to conduct repairs for homeowners in the greater Farmington area (anywhere from North New Portland to Livermore). Our repair
Sharon Lee Card of Salem, Maine, passed away at her home on February 5th, 2024, at the age of 62. Born in Danbury, Connecticut, on May 7th, 1961, Sharon spent her early years in her mother’s bakery until her family moved to Industry, Maine. The youngest of four children, and surrounded by many Eaton cousins,
This was not quite the plan. Successive late fall storms had dropped staying snow across Northern Franklin County. Days before, I hiked Perham Stream Birding in East Madrid with long views to the Saddleback and Mt. Abraham Ranges, on a bright, see-forever day. I was looking for more of the same. Next in sight: A
100 Years Ago: 1923 The Sunshine Society was invited to North New Portland, Wednesday, August 20, to an all day meeting with Mrs. Laura Gilman, one of the members who is staying there for the summer. Transportation was furnished for all who desired to go. The members had a picnic dinner. 50 Years Ago: 1973 […]