Today, another $2,150 was received by the Santa’s Helper Fund, bringing the grand total so far to $8,203. The gifts that are coming in from individuals, families, groups and organizations are very much appreciated, and all will go to serving needy people and families in our own neighborhoods. In addition to the monetary donations noted, we also received a box full of handmade sweaters, hats and mittens from Jackie Colgan of Millinocket, which will surely keep many little children warm this wintertime.

Donating today are: the employees of Domtar’s Woodland Mill, Baileyville, $1,000; James and Claire Stellato of Hermon Tattoo & Piercing, Hermon, $25; John P. Healey in memory of Ellen Healey, Millinocket, $15; Anonymous, Islesboro, $20; A. Gardiner Brown, Lincoln, $35; Annette W. Webber in memory of Gordon Webber, Garland, $25; Maxine and Henry Hunter Jr. in memory of Maxine’s mother, Ferne Pratt Jones, Macwahoc, $25; and Ava M. Mac Arthur, Crystal, $25.

Contributions also came from North Searsport United Methodist Church, North Searsport, $100; Pamela Taylor in memory of John and Alberta Taylor of Washington County, Bangor, $100; Dorothy Baron, Bangor, $100; Juanita A. Ross, Carmel, $25; Ruth Fessenden, Hermon, $25; Carolyn and Everett Bradeen, Old Town, $25; Anonymous, Old Town, $25; Anonymous, Ellsworth, $25; in memory of Allan Redmond by his family, Bangor, $25; Steven Giles, Bangor, $100; and Paul and Irene Martin, Old Town, $25.

Also remembering the Santa’s Helper Fund are: in memory of Richard “Dick” Worster and Ann-Marie Worster, East Corinth, $25; Vincent and Janet Rush in memory of our son Lee Rush, Mattawamkeag, $50; Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Hickson, Bangor, $25; Jeanne and Marion Rudnicki, Bangor, $25; Brent and Michele Slater, Bangor, $35; Courtland Living Center Auxiliary, Ellsworth, $25; in loving memory of our sons Daniel and Peter from Vaughn and Lorna Martin, Millinocket, $25; Barbara and Fred Stetson, Brewer, $25; Dorothy Burk in memory of my husband, Walter Burk, and my son Joe Burk, Brewer, $25; Ernest Neal Jr., Millinocket, $25; Eastern Maine Seniors Golf Association, Verona, $100; Ashley England, Old Town, $5; and Emily St. Peter, Woodland, $15.

Donations may be sent to Santa’s Helper Fund, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor 04402-1329. Names and donation amounts will be published in the Santa’s Helper column daily. Donors who prefer to remain anonymous will be listed as such, followed by donation amounts. Thank you in advance for your generosity.