Many thanks go out to the following individuals and families who have most recently chosen to make a gift to the Santa’s Helper Fund. Your kindness is deeply appreciated.

Anonymous, Old Town $25

Anonymous, in memory of Katrina Sowards, Bangor $200

Anonymous, Machias $25

The Stairs family, in loving memory of Bernice Thibodeau, Hampden $100

Kay and Aimee, in memory of David Merrill, Stetson $25

Rena Boutot, in loving memory of Mack & Bryon Boutot and Kathy Dow Boutot, Portage $30

Dennis & Cheryl Berry, in memory of our son, Kevin Berry, Kenduskeag $100

Jane & Bruce Fowle, in memory of our parents, Bangor $25

Anonymous, Old Town $500

Jack Powell, Eddington $15

David Jarvis, in memory of my mother & father, Maude & Bill Jarvis of Newport, Bangor $100

The Sheppard Family, Orono $100

Anonymous, Pittsfield $50

Anonymous, Carmel $100

Bonnie J. Ray, Bar Harbor $25

Papa & Grammy Greeley, in loving memory of our baby grandson, Adam Page, Perry $25

Van Raymond Outfitters, in memory of Jim Craig, Brewer $200

Trudy Gallop, in memory of Adam F. Plissey, Hermon $25

Proceeds from sales, Bangor Daily News’ Book Division, Bangor $600

Today’s Total $2,270

Total To Date $29,838

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.