- Every Tuesday, Coffee on the Porch at Vassalboro Grange, 8:30 am – 10 am. See post FMI
- June 7, 2025, Maine State Grange Yard Sale, 9 am – 2 pm at Manchester Grange, Route 202, FMI including table rental, Linda (207 623-5159) or Norma (207 583-7211).
- June 7, 2025, Black Fly Flea Market at Vassalboro Grange, 8 am – 2 pm. See post FMI.
- June 8, 2025, Philosophy Table at Vassalboro Grange, 5 – 7 pm. See post FMI
- June 14, 2025, MSG Bulletin Deadline
- June 21, 2025, Open Mic Night at Vassalboro Grange, 7 – 9 pm. See post FMI
- June 25, 2025, Sagadahoc Pomona meets at Merriconeag Grange, potluck supper 6 pm, meeting at 7 pm. FMI Stephanie Alexander at 207 841-9481.
- June 28, 2025, Bake Sale and Flea Market at Mystic Valley Grange #313, 9 am – 2 pm, Last chance to bid on select items in silent auction. Located on Route 17 in East Dixfield next to the East Dixfield Fire Department. FMI Nancy Farrington, 623-0395.
- June 28, 2025, Penobscot Pomona meets at Old Town Riverside Grange at 11 am. FMI Call Master Sanda Moon at 207 827-3698.
Category: Grange News
Communication Shorts 5-23-2025
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!
Sagadahoc Pomona Meetings
Please note the May Sagadahoc Pomona Meeting is cancelled. The next meeting is at Merriconeag Grange in Harpswell on Wednesday, June 25th at 7:00 with a potluck supper at 6:00. FM contact Stephanie Alexander, 207-841-9481
Memorial Day
How will you celebrate? Have you found a ceremony or parade to attend? Will you hang out your flag? Visit a cemetery? Here’s some ideas for you.
Subscribing to the Website
We’ve recently added more subscribers! Remember, we don’t share your email address with anyone, and you get a weekly summary of what’s been posted. Subscribe here! Copy and share that link with new members!
Online Directories Available 24-7
Thanks to those who help us keep these directories current by letting us know of changes! With election of officers coming up, don’t forget!
- 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.
Communication Shorts 5-20-2025
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!
May Bulletin Available!
Deadline for May Columns is the 14th! Recent issues of the Bulletin can be found on the Program Books and Information Page in the communications section.
Memorial Day
How will you celebrate? Have you found a ceremony or parade to attend? Will you hang out your flag? Visit a cemetery? Here’s some ideas for you.
Finding Fairs
The Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs (MAAF) lists Maine Fairs by month. How many will you attend?
Finding Your Maine Legislator
Did you know how easy it is to learn who your Senator and Representative is? Just use this link: https://www.mainechamber.org/find.html.
Subscribe to the Site!
It’s easy and risk-free! With the recent influx of new members and degree recipients, we should see some new subscribers! Remember, we don’t share your email address with anyone, and you get a weekly summary of what’s been posted. Subscribe here! Copy and share that link with new members!
Consider this Idea!
Assume everyone is interested in your Grange Events! Broadcast the news far and wide–including submitting to the Maine Website Calendar. When sending information to the media (including MSG) send the information at least one month before it takes place!
Think about this!
“A life without love is like a year without summer.”
Swedish Proverb
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.
Five Minutes at Valley Grange
This video was produced as part of our Community Celebration. You can also read the story in the local paper, the Piscataquis Observer.
Degree Day Celebration April 2025
Several dozen candidates completed the Four Degrees at MSG Headquarters. Candidates came from Vassalboro, Union Harvest, Manchester, Androscoggin, Victor, Danville Junction, Lamoine, Winthrop, and Huntoon Hill Granges. In addition, Excelsior, Hollis, Chelsea, Willow, East Madison, Valley, Alexander and Halcyon Granges were represented, more than doubling the total attendance!
Photo by David Colby Young.
Photo by David Colby Young.
The day was organized by Maynard Chapman and members of Androscoggin Pomona with assistance from other Granges around the state. It was great to see so many Grangers in one place–and many young faces. Thanks go to the many people who made this day possible.
Photo by David Colby Young.
Special thanks go to Norma Meserve and Steve Verrill for their assistance gathering information for this post!
Danville Junction Grange Yard Sale
May 17, 2025 – 9 a.m until 1 p.m.
Danville Jct. Grange, 15 Grange Street.(off rt. 202/100) in Danville will hold an indoor/outdoor yard sale on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be something for everyone. Baked goods, chili, Harvard beets, and beans to go. A raffle and 50/50. Attic treasures, RADA cutlery, books, puzzles, plants, and much more! Tables for rent, $20 each, please contact Maynard at 312-5591 Hope to see you there!
More Scam Emails
Here we go again! Please, when you receive an email, be a bit suspicious! Because you are, I’m receiving emails questioning whether or not emails that appear to be from President Sherry are legitimate. They are not!
The short version is that a scammer has figured out how to make it look like the email is from Sherry. One recent version is a two-step process where it looks like she is asking for help. When you reply (which you shouldn’t–all that does is confirm your address is correct and you may take the bait), you are asked to purchase gift cards.
This is happening in many organizations, not just the Grange. One reason we are publishing the weekly Fraud Watch is that scammers are getting better at what they do! Whenever you receive an email that involves gift cards, urgency (so you don’t stop to think) and confidentiality (so you don’t ask somebody) the odds are extremely high it’s a scam! This one is extra sneaky because the first email arouses curiosity. If you take the bait and reply, the next email won’t show the sender’s real email address.
If you receive a suspicious email, the best thing to do is ignore it. If you’re concerned, contact the alleged sender (in this case, Sherry) either by using her legitimate address or by telephone.
Other than these warnings, there is nothing I, the website, or Maine State Grange can do to prevent or stop this. It’s the price we pay for the convenience of technology.
Stay smart and suspicious!
Maine State Grange Announces Yard Sale!
Communication Shorts 5-1-2025
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!
May Bulletin Reminder!
Deadline for May Columns is the 14th! Recent issues of the Bulletin can be found on the Program Books and Information Page in the communications section.
Summer Events and Programs
Don’t forget to submit your summer events and programs–ideally at least one month in advance!
Recent Degree Day
The first Four Degrees were conferred on several dozen candidates! We’re waiting for some additional information and photos–coming soon!
Subscribe to the Site!
It’s easy and risk-free! With the recent influx of new members and degree recipients, we should see some new subscribers! Remember, we don’t share your email address with anyone, and you get a weekly summary of what’s been posted. Subscribe here! Copy and share that link with new members!
Consider this Idea!
Sometimes, simple is best! We’re intrigued by Vassalboro Grange’s weekly “Coffee on the Porch.” (We also like their one-page flyer listing all their summer events!)
Think about this!
“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate. Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, and summer’s lease hath all too short a date.”
William Shakespeare
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.
May Grange Events in Maine
These are the ones we know about! Remember to submit information about your Grange’s events!
- Every Tuesday, Coffee on the Porch at Vassalboro Grange, 8:30 am – 10 am. See post FMI
- May 9, 2025, Valley Grange Spring Spruce Up–volunteers needed! 3 pm – 5 pm, FMI see Valley Grange Website
- May 10, 2025, Mother’s Day Tea at Jonesboro Grange, 11 am. Limited seating, reservations required. See post FMI
- May 11, 2025, Philosophy Table at Vassalboro Grange, 5 – 7 pm. See post FMI
- May 14, 2025, MSG Bulletin Deadline
- May 16, 2025, Valley Grange Community Night Celebration. Potluck Supper at 5:30, Program at 7:00. FMI see website.
- May 17, 2025, Open Mic Night at Vassalboro Grange, 7 – 9 pm. See post FMI
- May 18, 2025 Seedling Sale, Farmers Market and Brunch at Vassalboro Grange, 10:30 am – 1 pm. See post FMI.
- May 23, 2025, Art/Antiques/Craft/Flea Market at Ocean View Grange in Port Clyde. Details TBA
- May 24, 2025, Community Resource, Bake and Flea Market at Mystic Valley Grange #313, 9 am – 2 pm, Local historical societies, Senior Plus & County Extension Group will be represented. Located on Route 17 in East Dixfield next to the East Dixfield Fire Department. FMI Nancy Farrington, 623-0395.
- May 24, 2025, Penobscot Pomona meets at Hudson Grange at 11 am. FMI Call Master Sanda Moon at 207 827-3698.
- May 31, 2025, Contra Dance at Vassalboro Grange, 6 pm – 10 pm. See post FMI