There will be a Ritualistic Instruction Meeting on June 21, held at Excelsior Grange #5, 446 Harris Hill Road, Poland, ME, starting at 4:00 p.m. Supper will be served at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Excelsior Grange’s regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.
All are welcome to attend, no matter what Grange you are a member of or if you are an Officer or not.
We will cover Opening, Closing, Presenting the Flag, Balloting for candidates, other instructions and information that are part of our Grange work.
Please let Cynthia Maxwell (207 740-2741) know how many will be coming so they can plan for supper.
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!
June Bulletin
Deadline for June Columns is the 14th! Recent issues of the Bulletin can be found on the Program Books and Information Page in the communications section.
Maine State Grange Yard Sale
June 7, 2025, is the 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).
Think About This!
“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at will change.”
Wayne Dyer
An Idea for Your Grange
Can you interest a local garden club or business in creating a flower bed in exchange for a sign in it promoting the club or business?
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Highland Lake Grange 87, Westbrook, placed flags at Highland Lake Cemetery. The flags are supplied by Stephen Manchester American Legion Post 62. The Grange has been assisting the American Legion with placing flags for several years.
Mill Stream Grange members (l-r) Paul Lavender, Debbie Lavender, Ingrid Grenon, Jill Sampson, Laurie Cunningham, Natalie Heck, Kirsten Heck, and Allan Harville met recently to place flags on the graves of military service veterans at three cemeteries in Vienna. Mill Stream is honored and proud to be able to participate in this community service project. The town of Vienna provides the flags every year…a special thanks to Chris Smith, selectman, for always making sure we have the flags in time for Memorial Day. Also, thanks to member Kathy Berry, who was the photographer.
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.
Reprinted with permission from an e-newsletter published by Maine Representative James White.
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry (MDACF) is thinking about adding “Saturday Events” to their 2026 Agricultural Trades Show and wants your input. They are gathering feedback before they finalize decisions and are asking the public to participate in a brief survey and to help spread the word to farmers, agricultural businesses, and anyone interested in attending next year’s trades show.
The Maine Agricultural Trades Show, hosted annually by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry, is a premier event for farmers, producers, and the public to explore Maine’s dynamic agricultural sector.
The MDACF puts on a bustling trade show floor, with exhibits from equipment suppliers, service providers, and agricultural organizations. Attendees can participate in conferences, certification courses, and workshops covering topics such as sustainable farming, food systems, and natural resource management. The Maine Agricultural Trades Show also offers opportunities to connect with experts, learn about new technologies, and discover local food and farming initiatives.
To participate in the survey and provide your input for next year’s show, click here.
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.
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Reprinted with permission from AARP’s Fraud Watch Network.
QR codes are everywhere – from restaurant menus to package tracking. But where there is innovation, there are criminals exploiting them for fraud. QR codes are now being used by scammers to lead you to phishing websites, where they may steal sensitive details like banking info, login credentials and more.
Before acting on a QR code in the real world, check for signs of manipulation (a sticker over the original QR, for example). And you don’t have to use a QR code – if you’re at a restaurant, ask for the printed menu. Also, look at emailed or texted QR codes with suspicion; the point of them is to link you to a website when you’re not otherwise online.
Just like when clicking links, it is important to use caution when scanning QR codes to ensure the source is trustworthy.
Be a fraud fighter! If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.
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!
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Memorial Day
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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.
Reprinted from an enewsletter published by UMaine Extension.
T: Take and use an EPA-approved repellent. Use DEET, picaridin, IR3535 (Ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate), or oil of lemon eucalyptus on skin. Use permethrin on clothing only.
I: Inspect your whole body for ticks daily and after outdoor activities. Check family members and pets too.
C: Cover your skin with light-colored long sleeve shirts and pants. Tuck pants into socks.
K: Know when you are in tick habitat and take precautions in areas where ticks may live.
S: Shower when you get home to remove crawling ticks. Put clothes in the dryer on high heat for 15 minutes before washing to kill ticks on clothes.
