This past weekend marked the beginning of the holiday shopping

season, and the time when many people begin to prepare for Christmas. As you make your list of things that must be done, would you please consider a gift to the Santa’s Helper Fund? All monies received will be forwarded to the Salvation Army who can then ensure needy families from around the region are provided for when Christmas arrives.

Thanks go out today to the most recent contributors to the Santa’s Helper Fund:

Frances and Percy Reed, Bar Harbor $20

Anonymous, Hodgdon $40

In memory of Amy Chapman,

from her sister Phyllis, Hancock $25

Margaret Pelletier, Greenville $25

Daniel B. Pinette, Millinocket $25

Lynette Pete, Alton $25

Sarah Hikel, Bangor $100

Peggy Mahar, Brewer $100

Today’s Total $360

Total To Date $7,991

Donations may be sent to Santa’s Helper Fund, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor, ME 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, followed by their donation amounts. Thank you in advance for your generosity.