Tag Archives: Hartland Maine

Purple Asters

Posted on September 29, 2020 by bereksennebec

John Clark with a reprint of an essay I wrote in 2005 for Wolf Moon Journal. I’m sharing it because it relates to fall and when I came out of the Alfond Center this morning after my aquatic exercise class, … Continue reading →

Tagged fall, gardening, Hartland Maine, John Clark, memories, purple asters, Sennebec Hill Farm | 2 Comments

A Mixed Bag

Posted on July 11, 2019 by bereksennebec

John Clark watching the dust settle following our move. We completed the removal of everything (ye Gods what an abundance of stuff left after two rounds of decluttering) Monday afternoon including mowing the lawn and washing the floors (compulsive, much?), … Continue reading →

Tagged Cobscook Bay Cottages, decluttering, Eastport Maine, Hartland Maine, John Clark, Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Moving, Peavey Memorial Library, Waterville maine | 8 Comments

Gettin’ The Move On

Posted on May 14, 2019 by bereksennebec

John Clark on the next chapter in the Clark family saga. After 16 years in Hartland, we’re heading south. Not way south like Florida, but real Mainer south. In our case, Waterville is where we’ll be settling down in a … Continue reading →

Tagged Downsizing, gardening, Hartland Maine, John Clark, Lawn sales, Life changes, Moving, Reality checks, Social connections, The Alfond Center, Uncle Henry's, Waterville | 5 Comments

A late Winter Sport, Sorta

Posted on March 6, 2019 by bereksennebec

John Clark remembering past experiences with Maine town meetings, as well as what goes on behind the scenes in order for them to happen. If you live in a city or larger municipality, chances are you’ve never had a chance … Continue reading →

Tagged Hartland Maine, John Clark, John R. Clark, Local budgeting processes, Local politics, Small town life, Solon Maine, Somerset County, Town meetings | 1 Comment

REVISITING THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS IN HARTLAND

Posted on December 10, 2018 by bereksennebec

What a sweet deal! John Clark sharing once again how caring folks in rural Maine take care of those less fortunate. Two years ago, I profiled the annual Christmas Childrens Gift Giving day in Hartland. I’m back with another look … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A day of sharing, Barbara Day, Christmas, Community spirit, Giving, Hartland Maine, John Clark, Rural poverty, Shirley Humphrey | 7 Comments

Scratch That…Or Your trash, My Treasure

Posted on April 12, 2018 by bereksennebec

If you have read many of my MCW posts, you know I like to create the modern equivalent of alchemy, things like ditch mining for returnables and donating the proceeds to the Hartland Children’s Christmas Fund (turned in $10.60 worth … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Computers in schools, Donors Choose, Hartland Maine, John Clark, Maine Lottery, Netbooks, Somerset Middle School | 4 Comments

Finding Redemption in a small Maine town

Posted on February 15, 2017 by bereksennebec

John Clark sharing insights into a business many of us use regularly, but may not know much about. Do you buy beer, wine or soda? Chances are you do and after consuming the contents, it’s time to recycle the container … Continue reading →

Tagged Ben Bernard, Community involvement, DUDO'S, Hartland Childrens Fund, Hartland Fire Department, Hartland Maine, Joe Tuttle, John Clark, Redemption centers, Somerset Humane Society., Vicki Tuttle | 4 Comments

A Town Without City

Posted on January 12, 2017 by bereksennebec

John Clark returning to wrap up our 27 years in Chelsea. First off, one thing that struck Beth and I when we moved to Hartland was the immediate sense of community. Yes, it was a hardscrabble town with plenty of … Continue reading →