A year ago, when I published a piece on the three citizens of East Deering who are interred at the Presumpscot/Grand Trunk Cemetery, I was recuperating from back surgery. The reconstruction project for the Presumpscot School prevented easy access to the cemetery. I am pleased to report that accept for work to replant the grass on the soccer field before the children and staff return to a new school year, the cemetery is more easily accessible, and available to visit. On the weekend, parking is available.
At least once or twice a month, Joel and I go to the site to check on the cemetery's condition and fo a bit of cleanup of garden waste. Once in a while, we have picked up other items which may be a sign that someone camped out nearby. I am pleased to report that there has been no visible damage in general.
With Fall just around the corner, I am hoping to schedule our annual Cleanup and Planting Party with the help of our Friends of the Grand Trunk Cemetery and the Portland Machigonne Service Unit. We generally shoot for October when we can celebrate the birthday of Juliette Gordan Low, the founder of Girl Scouts with a service project at the cemetery and Hallloween activities.
I will keep followers of this blog posted about any upcoming plans for the Cleanup Party.
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Please check this blog for articles about Benjamin Sawyer, Crispus Sawyer and John Barbour who died during August.
