Category: Grange News

Communication Shorts 08-30-2026

By Walter Boomsma,
MSG Communications Director
207 343-1842

Communication Shorts are brief (short) but important items posted for your information and use. Please send us your ideas and thoughts!

The Maine State Grange Office is located at 36 Anthony Avenue, Suite 102, Augusta, ME 04330.
 mainestategrange@gmail.com. For website matters, email webmaster@mainestategrange.org.

September Bulletin

The deadline for the September Bulletin is September 14, 2026. Janice and I are traveling in September and I’ll have limited availability–early submissions would be great! Recent issues of the Bulletin are available on the Program Books and Information Page in the communications section.

Submitting Events Is Easier

We now have a specific form for submitting events on the site, and it’s being used! You’ll be hearing more about it…

Deadlines

It’s the season of contest deadlines! Many are listed on the Grange Events Calendar. We’re also starting the countdown to State Session. Have you elected delegates and made your plans to attend?

Fair Season Is Upon Us!

Maine has some of the best agricultural fairs in New England. If you want to know more about Maine’s great agricultural fairs, go to the Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs website for the latest news and information.

What’s Going On?

Don’t forget to submit your special events and programs for our event calendar! We want people to know the Grange is thriving! Try the new form. We’ve added more months to the online event calendar. You’re planning ahead, right?

To Ponder…

“If people stop going to the circus, the clowns go home.

Seth Godin

An Idea for Your Grange

I recently saw a video of “move-in day” at a college. The students who were already there were lined up holding welcome signs, jumping up and down, reaching out… could the gatekeeper (or greeter, if you prefer) organize something like that at your next event?

Made Your Plans?

Visit the 152nd State Convention Webpage!

Subscribe!

Remember, we don’t share your email address with anyone, and you get a weekly summary of what’s been posted. Subscribe here! Share that link with your members and Grange friends!

Online Directories Available 24-7

Thanks to those who help us keep these directories current by letting us know of changes!

  • The Directory of Granges features all Granges in the state with a contact person. Please make sure your listing is correct! Visitors to the site frequently consult these directories.
  • The ODD Directory features all state officers, directors, and deputies, along with their contact information. Updated January 16, 2026.

Grange Today! 8-25-2026

The Newsletter of the National Grange

Articles in this edition include:

  • Introducing the “Guide to Grassroots Advocacy”
  • Reports and Contests Due Soon
  • Accepting Nominations for Foundation Advisory Board
  • The Fellowship Factor: Why Fraternity Still Matters
  • Pave the “Route to the Future” at the 160th Annual National Grange Convention
  • View from the Hill
  • This National Immunization Awareness Month, Make a Plan to Stay Up to Date on Your Vaccines
  • Great Easton Cleanup: A Share Your Project’s Story Submission
  • That Payment Request Might Be Fake: What to Look for Before You Send Money
  • Recipes from the Heartland
  • Grange Member Benefit: MemberDeals
  • Grange Store: Grange Songbook Package

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Read the Current Issue

Note that all recent issues are available on the National Grange Website. To save server space, we only post the table of contents on the MSG Website.

Victor Grange’s Curtain Restored

Check out this story by WABI TV5. Another historic curtain has been restored and preserved, this one hangs at the Victor Grange Hall in Fairview, Maine. (Click the text link, not the photo!)

East Madison Grange Food Project

Person handing a can labeled Campbell's Tomato Soup to another person
AI photo for illustrative purposes only.

East Madison Grange #228 Food Project giveaway day will be Friday, August 28, 2026, from 10 am-11:30 am at the East Madison Grange. One box per family. Come early, as supplies are limited.

All are welcome!

East Madison Grange is located at 15 Grange Road.

Additional information is available at the East Madison Food Project Page.

Winthrop Grange Baked Bean Supper

On September 12, Winthrop Grange will host a Baked Bean Supper from 4 pm until 6 pm. Cost is $12 per adult.

Winthrop Grange is located at 549 Old Lewiston Road in Winthrop, Maine.

For more information, contact Kathy Ward at 207 500-9864.

Manchester Grange Public Supper

Willow Grange Presents Spirit of America Award

This article was written by Paula Roberts for The Lincoln County News and is used with permission.

Willow Grange president Sharon Morton presents Jefferson’s Spirit of America Award to Lindsey Jones. (Paula Roberts photo)

The Town of Jefferson’s Spirit of America was presented to Lindsey Jones at Willow Grange on Thursday, July 23. Grange president Sharon Morton presented the award.

Jones has been a Girl Scout leader for five years. She started Troop 1336 in Jefferson in 2021. She is also a member of the Midcoast Service Unit, through which she has taken leadership in organizing Girl Scout camping events at Wavus and Kieve. Ther Service Unit also organizes events such as the annual cookie rallies.

She has been on the Jefferson PTA for 15 years, serving as president for the past five years. Previously she served as secretary for five years. She plays a big hand in organizing Jefferson Village School’s annual Jubilee, a fundraiser for student programs.

She has been active in Jefferson Sports Association, where she coached both soccer and basketball when her children were younger.

She is an 18-year member of Whitefield Lions Club and is active in working at their food booth at Windsor Fair.

Several Girl Scouts were in attendance and recited the Girl Scout Promise and Law which echo many of the characteristics of a volunteer.

Lindsey Jones (center in back) poses with area Girl Scouts after receiving Jefferson’s Spirit of America Award at Willow Grange on July 23. (Paula Roberts photo)

Two members of Willow Grange were recognized for their years of service to the Grange, Sandee Gordon – 65 years and Bob Clark – 75 years. Neither were able to be present.

Communication Shorts 08-15-2026

By Walter Boomsma,
MSG Communications Director
207 343-1842

Communication Shorts are brief (short) but important items posted for your information and use. Please send us your ideas and thoughts!

The Maine State Grange Office is located at 36 Anthony Avenue, Suite 102, Augusta, ME 04330.
 mainestategrange@gmail.com. For website matters, email webmaster@mainestategrange.org.

August Bulletin

The August Bulletin is complete and available for download. Recent issues of the Bulletin are available on the Program Books and Information Page in the communications section.

Submitting Events Is Easier

We now have a specific form for submitting events on the site. It’s optional, but we strongly encourage it. It helps create event listings that include all the details. The event calendar is becoming an increasingly popular site feature! 

Deadlines

It’s the season of contest deadlines! Many are listed on the Grange Events Calendar.

Words for Thirds – Book Exchange Boxes

Are you getting ready for this year’s dictionary distribution? Are your BEBs and Little Free Libraries stocked for fall? It may be the end of summer, but it’s the beginning of the school year and learning.

What’s Going On?

Don’t forget to submit your special events and programs for our event calendar! We want people to know the Grange is thriving! Use the new form. We’ve added more months to the online event calendar. You’re planning ahead, right?

To Ponder…

“You can always debate about what you should have done. The question is what are you going to do?”

Hubert Humphrey

An Idea for Your Grange

How about a Cookbook Club or a Recipe Romance–good excuses to get together and share! Each meeting could have a theme…

Made Your Plans?

Visit the 152nd State Convention Webpage!

Subscribe!

Remember, we don’t share your email address with anyone, and you get a weekly summary of what’s been posted. Subscribe here! Share that link with your members and Grange friends!

Online Directories Available 24-7

Thanks to those who help us keep these directories current by letting us know of changes!

  • The Directory of Granges features all Granges in the state with a contact person. Please make sure your listing is correct! Visitors to the site frequently consult these directories.
  • The ODD Directory features all state officers, directors, and deputies, along with their contact information. Updated January 16, 2026.

Grange Today! 8-14-2026

The Newsletter of the National Grange

Articles in this edition include:

  • Pave the “Route to the Future” at the 160th Annual Convention
  • National Convention: All are Welcome!
  • Accepting Nominations for Foundation Advisory Board
  • New President Elected in Texas
  • Welcome Indiana’s new President
  • Grange Heirloom for August
  • Burns Grange hosts local historian & author
  • Eller joins panel on FDC proposal
  • 2026 Quilt Day – for everyone! A Share Your Project’s Story Submission
  • Hamp Watch: Where is our National Grange President?
  • This National Immunization Awareness Month, Make a Plan to Stay Up to date on Your Vaccines
  • August 15 is National Relaxation Day. Here’s How to Celebrate It
  • Recipes from the Heartland
  • Grange Member Benefit: Pharmacy Savings
  • Grange Store: Guidelines for Grange Leaders

Click the button below to read and/or subscribe to Grange Today!

Read the Current Issue

Note that all recent issues are available on the National Grange Website. To save server space, we only post the table of contents on the MSG Website.

Greene Village Day at Androscoggin Grange

Androscoggin Grange is located at 99 Main Street, Greene, Maine