Those less fortunate will be extremely grateful for the thoughtful contributions made this season. We are pleased to acknowledge the following contributors:

Lamont Ouellette,East Millinocket $50

In memory of Jane, Charlie, Earl and Carl from a friend, Milo $50

Anonymous, in memory of Cassie and Gleason Scott,Swans Island $50

Tom and Mary Glass, Mount Desert $50

Lynn and Anne Parsons, Castine $150

Don and Kathy Griffith, in memory of Bob Dort, Santa’s favorite elf, Levant $25

Patricia Hickey, in loving memory of Brendan Hickey, Bangor $50

Deborah and David Thompson, Winterport $75

George Kesaris, Northeast Harbor $100

Today’s Total $600

Total To Date $19,328

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.