Thanks go out to more people who have kindly contributed to the Santa’s Helper Fund. We now have collected a total of $5,716 toward our $50,000 goal.

Today’s donors include: Eugene and Anne Mawhinney, Orono, $100; In loving memory of Jeffrey M. Magoon, no town given, $20; Patricia Bergey, Winterport, $100; Walter Kelley, Brewer, $100; John Martin, Howland, $20; Anonymous, in memory of June Eastman, Troy, $25; In memory of the deceased family members of Mr. and Mrs. Milford Letourneau, Ashland, $100; and In memory of Robert L. Stimpson from your family, Brooks, $25.

Also contributing are Robert Tuthill, Brooks, $25; C+N, Hermon, $600; In memory of Edna and Don from Ken and Tina, Springfield, $20; Women’s Fellowship, First Congregational Church, East Millinocket, $100; Scott Austin and Joyce Blakney, Winslow, $50; and Anonymous, Bangor, $50.

Rounding out today’s donations are Edgar Goldsmith, Veazie, $20; Richard and Pamela Young, Milford, $10; Liane Giambalvo, Hampden, $250; Whitcomb-Baker VFW Auxiliary, Hampden, $50; George Maxsimic, Orrington, $25; The Grants, to honor those serving our country in the armed forces during this holiday season, East Millinocket, $25, and Anonymous, Veazie, $100.

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 wish to remain anonymous will be listed as such.