Today, many more people in the area have opened their hearts to the needy by way of contributing to the Santa’s Helper Fund. Along with the arrival of our first serious snow storm of the season came another $3,445, bringing our total to date to $40,707.79.

Thanks go out today to the following donors: in memory of “Our Bud,” Vicky Nichuals, from Van and Carol, Bangor, $100; in memory of Bea and Nelson Raymond from Van and Carol, Bangor, $100; University of Maine Bursar’s Office, Orono, $160; Penobscot Pomona No. 8, Carmel, $75; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Martin, Orrington, $100; Edmond Brissette, Otis, $50; Richard and Leona Cary, Old Town, $25; in loving memory of Charlotte Brown and Barbara Ashmore, Brewer, $40; and Thomas W. McLaughlin, Brewer, $50.

Also contributing are Judy, Chris, and Corey Davis, Bucksport, $20; Volunteer Circle King’s Daughters, Brewer, $50; Janet Martin, Van Buren, $25, in memory of Joseph Morrow and Joseph Martin’s deceased members; Gray Woodproducts Inc., Orrington, $500; Jim and Connie Lynch, Holden, $100, in memory of Jennie M. Ward Gifford; Newport Women’s Club, $50; Ray and Lurline Webb, Prospect, $25; Richard and Sally Cough, Newcastle, $25; and Mrs. Shirley A. Drew, Guilford, $15.

Additional donations came from Sandra L. Whiting, Frankfort, $50, in memory of Marie Stice; in memory of Ken Ward from Edd and JM, Milford, $25; Rae B. Tapley, Medway, $25, in memory of Calvin; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace H. Lindahl, Carroll Plantation, $50; Lewis and Catherine Dupray, Hampden, $25, in memory of William Sr. and Marjorie Street; Al and Cassidy, East Millinocket, $25; Elaine A. Lowell, Birch Harbor, $50, in memory of George and Bradley Lowell; and Carl Brewer, Ashland, $25, in memory of Donna McClarie.

Contributions also came from Mildred Spaulding, Bangor, $10; Jim and Joan Glans, Bangor, $20, in memory of their parents, Carl and Lorena, and John and Mary; Kelly Boyington, Millinocket, $25, in memory of Glennis and Joseph Megno; Joyce and Roland Schoppe, Ellsworth, $25; “To Dad, Love, Mollie,” Hermon, $10; Dennis and Sibyl Mahoney, Clifton, $25, in memory of their daughter Pamela Ann; and Kenneth P. McLaughlin, Machias, $25.

Contributing anonymously were: Bangor, $100; Bangor, $50; Sebec Village, $100; Bangor, in memory of donor’s husband, $100; Falmouth, $25; Van Buren, $25; Bangor, $1,000; Old Town, $10; Brewer, $50; cash $10; Sherman, $50; Ellsworth, $75; Millinocket, $50; Holden, $750; Bangor, with a Merry Christmas from “A Thankful One,” $1,000; Brewer, $10; Hampden, $35; Carmel, $100; Stonington, $25; Hampden, $25; Bucksport, $25; Bangor, $30; and cash $5.

Donations may be sent to Santa’s Helper Fund, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor 04402-1329. Your names and donation amounts will be published in the Santa’s Helper column in the Bangor Daily News. Donors who wish to remain anonymous will be listed as such, followed by their donation amounts. Thank you in advance for your generosity.