Thanks go out today to more individuals who have kindly contributed to the Santa’s Helper Fund, and have brought the total to $2,786.

Contributions have come from Joanne J. Van Namee, Bangor, $1,000; in memory of Viola Morrell, Carmel, $50; Muriel Doran, Lubec, $20; Pamela Taylor, Bangor, $100; Jean Devoe, Orono, $10; Geraldine Douglas, Brewer, $100; Alice Casey, Bar Harbor, $15; Sue Coburn, in memory of Marion Patchell, Jerry Coburn, Eileen Graves, Brownville Junction, $20; and Sarah and Marty Hikel, Bangor, $100.

Also donating to Santa’s Helper were Joyce and Paul Harris, Orono, $25; Phyllis and Ken Chambers, St. Albans, $50; Patricia M. Whipps, Pittsfield, $20; F.H. Stetson, Brewer, $25; Cecelia Hickson, Bangor, $50; anonymous, Milbridge, $50; and anonymous, Bangor, $15.

All donations go to The Salvation Army to help people in need in your own communities.

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