Category: Grange News

Communication Shorts 3-30-2025

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!

April Bulletin Coming Soon!

The April Bulletin deadline is April 14, 2025. Submit those posts and columns now! Recent issues of the Bulletin can be found on the Program Books and Information Page in the communications section.

Scholarships Are a Hot Item

Our scholarship page continues to get hit pretty hard! One reason might be that we’ve arranged for the Ag Scholarships to be listed on the FFA (Future Farmers Association) website!

990 Filing Scams

In the most recent issue of Grange Today! The Connecticut State Master alerted us to scams relative to filing 990s. This is most often handled by State Secretaries, and any questions and concerns should be addressed to MaineStateGrange@my fairpoint.net.

Degree Day, April 27, 2025

Have you made your arrangements? Don’t forget to work with Maynard Chapman (207) 312-5591 if you have questions or are bringing candidates.

State Convention, October 17-18, 2025

A very preliminary page of information is now available on the website….it includes location and general information. This page will grow as additional information becomes available!

Consider this Idea!

Are you thinking of spring cleaning? Would the community help with raking and landscaping? Make it a party! Don’t forget to make sure your 911 address number is visible. It’s also to list some emergency contact phone number, usually with a card in the window of the door.

Think about this!

“The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once.”

 Albert Einstein

Online Directories Available 24-7

  • 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 consult these directories often.
  • The ODD Directory features all state officers, directors, and deputies with contact information.

Grange Today! 3-28-2025

The Newsletter of the National Grange

Articles in this edition include:

  • President issues Grange Month Challenge
  • Grange Ambassadors shine on Capitol Hill
  • National Grange Appoints Director of Fun”
  • View from the Hill
  • Grange Advocacy Playbook
  • PA invites participation in legislative Zoom, virtual food drive
  • Grange Spirit Week Guide
  • Elevating Grange Month: A year-round focus through Community Service
  • 990 E-Postcard Scam Warning
  • Grange Store: Grange Socks
  • Presidents urged to take “Action” this Grange Month
  • Grange Member Benefit: Choice Hotels

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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.

Mill Stream Grange Supports Education

Mill Stream Grange members (back row l-r) Paula Hanley, Lisa Goucher, and Jill Sampson presented dictionaries to the two third-grade classes at Cape Cod Elementary School on March 7.  The students had fun learning about all the different ways to use the dictionary, and each spelled their name using the sign language chart.  The school is very supportive of Mill Stream’s effort and wholeheartedly welcomes us back every year. We’re honored to help support education in our area.

Fifth Degree Offered in Richmond

Sagadahoc Pomona will have our annual Fifth Degree at Enterprise Grange #48, on Wednesday, April 29, 2025, with a potluck supper at 6:00 pm and a meeting at 7:00 pm. Candidates from other Pomonas are welcome. Please bring your entry form signed by your master or secretary. For more information, contact Marilyn Stinson at 207-737-2611 or marilynstinson41@gmail.com. Enterprise Grange is located at 15 Alexander Reed Road in Richmond, Maine.

Communication Shorts 3-16-2025

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!

March Bulletin Available!

The March Bulletin deadline is now available. Submit those posts and columns now! Recent issues of the Bulletin can be found on the Program Books and Information Page in the communications section.

National Grange Contest Updates

In a recent issue of Grange Today! (see page 8), National Grange announced a number of changes to contests, including some that are dropped altogether. Directors and Chairs in Maine will be reviewing these to see what impact there might be on Maine Contests.

Degree Day, April 27, 2025

It is possible that a few flyers/posters were distributed with an incorrect start time! The correct start time is 1:00 p.m. Sorry for any inconvenience!

State Convention, October 17-18, 2025

You should know that it became necessary to change the dates for MSG State Session due to conflicting events at UMaine. Make sure your calendars are correct!

Consider this Idea!

How about a “swap meet?” These are gaining popularity–in simplest form, they are topical with an opportunity for like-minded folks to exchange excess supplies. Use your imagination: craft and sewing supplies, gardening things, music and instruments…

Think about this!

“Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!'”

 Robin Williams

Online Directories Available 24-7

  • 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 consult these directories often.
  • The ODD Directory features all state officers, directors, and deputies with contact information.

Mystic Valley Grange

Rummage, Craft, & Bake Sale

April 26, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Grange is located on Route 17 in East Dixfield next to the East Dixfield Fire Department. For more information, contact Nancy Farrington, (207) 623-0395.

Grange Today! 3-14-2025

The Newsletter of the National Grange

Articles in this edition include:

  • Join in the Spirit of Grange Month!
  • Opinion – A Better Path: Why “Slash and Burn” Social Policy Fails Rural America
  • Reach Rural Surgical Seniors
  • Get On Board for an unforgettable convention
  • New York Granges to present rural mental health program
  • Managing Isolation & Loneliness
  • Grange Store: Veteran Recognition & 4th Degree Pins
  • Manson Grange Hall Celebrates Renovation Milestone
  • Celebrate National Ag Day with your Grange
  • Grange Heirloom for March
  • Grange Member Benefit: Harvest Hosts

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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.

State Grange Session Date Change!

Please note that the dates of the 151st Maine State Grange Session are now October 17-18, 2025. The session will open at 11 am on Friday, October 17, the banquet will be Friday, and the Sixth Degree Conferral will be Saturday, October 18 at 1:45.

The Session is being held at the Black Bear Inn, 4 Godfrey Drive, Orono (Exit 193 off I-95). The hotel number is 207-866-7120. If you have already made reservations, they will be automatically changed, but you may wish to confirm this. To receive the group rate of $148.60 per night, use the code “Maine State Grange.” You may also book online at https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/RR30X5

This change was necessary due to a conflict with the UMO Homecoming Weekend.

We’ll be posting the traditional State Convention Information Page soon and adding information as it becomes available. Remember, each Subordinate and Pomona Grange should send two “official” delegates but any Grange Member may attend! Hope to see you there!

Mill Stream Grange Gets the Word Out!

Mill Stream Grange members Lisa Goucher (back row left)  and  Jill Sampson  (back row right) presented dictionaries to Carolyn Watkins’ third grade class at Mt. Vernon Elementary School on February 5th.  The students were enthusiastic about learning different ways to use the dictionaries, including the longest word, information on states, the Presidents, and the planets.  Each student was given a chance to sign their name after being shown the sign language chart. This is always the most popular part of the presentation. It was a fun learning experience for all!