Santa’s Helper Update

This morning, another outpouring of kindness arrived in the Santa’s Helper Fund mailbox. A total of $2,795 is destined for The Salvation Army that is busily preparing to bring Christmas to as many people as possible this year. As of today, we have raised $20,912 toward our $50,000 goal. Thanks to all who have contributed to date.

Today’s contributors include: Rob and Jerusha Reynolds, Brewer, $100; Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Stairs, Hampden, $50; Ashleigh and Zachary Madden, Old Town, $20; Anonymous, Falmouth, $25; in loving memory of Garry Spooner from Marlene, Glenburn, $25; Mildred B. Stone, Bangor, $25; Judith M. Highbarger, Old Town, $25; Mark and Janet Bilyk in memory of Nana, Orono, $25; and Anonymous, Orrington, $250.

Also donating to the fund are Janet Rourke, Orono, $25; Les and Julie Waite and grandchildren Evan and Whitney, Eastbrook, $35; in memory of Herb and Peter from C.M. Seavey, Mount Desert, $25; Charlie and Shirley Caron, Brewer, $25; Phyllis C. Aiken, Lincoln, $25; and Michael Tapley, Millinocket, $30.

Contributions also came from Anonymous, Bangor, $1,000; B. Conley Worcester Jr., Southwest Harbor, $200; Anonymous, Pittsfield, $50; Anonymous, Machias, $25; in memory of Cassie and Gleason Scot of Minturn, Maine, Orono, $50; Linda Deveau-McNally, Brewer, $25; Pat and Bud Jeffrey, Hampden, $25; Jeremy S. York in memory of David York and John York, Island Falls, $50; and Mary Lindahl, Carroll Plantation, $50.

Rounding out today’s gifts: Grace McPheters, Northeast Harbor, $15; Anonymous, Patten, $25; Bonnie Lane, Sherman Mills, $100; in memory of Maggie, Orrington, $25; Elizabeth M. Littlejohn, Orrington, $25; Anonymous, Harmony, $100; Jethro-moo, St. Albans, $50; Jo and Ron Marsh in memory of their children Ellen and Ron Jr., Brunswick, $40; in memory of Gertrude Bryant from John and Tammy Bryant, Appleton, $50; Joan Larlee, East Millinocket, $30; Star in the East 17 OES, Bangor, $100; and Anonymous, Medway, $50

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.