Granges win prizes at annual meeting

LEWISTON – During the opening banquet for the 130th annual convention of the Maine State Grange, the state membership and community service committees awarded cash prizes to the top Granges in the following categories:

For the largest net gain in members for the year: Huntoon Hill 39, first place ($300); Seaside 567, second place ($200); and Porter 569, third place ($100).

For the largest total gain in members for the year: Penobscot View 388, first place ($150); Seaside 567, second place ($100); and Porter 569 and Chesterville 20, third place, ($25 each).

For the community service award: Aziscoos 402, first place ($250); Passadumkeag 586, second place ($200); and Enterprise 48, third place ($50).