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Grange Today! 2-27-2026

The Newsletter of the National Grange

Articles in this edition include:

  • 2026–2027: A Year of Growth. A Year of Action. A Year for All of Us 
  • Apply for a Rural Life Initiative grant
  • Pioneer Grange launches community food pantry
  • View from the Hill 
  • Adam’s Story: Free rural mental health resources for Grange communities
  • Promote National Ag Day with your Grange
  • Support the Grange Foundation through the Common Routes Challenge
  •  Life Line Screening – A New Benefit from the National Grange
  • Save the Dates!
  • Recipes from the Heartland
  • Member Benefit: MemberDeals
  • Grange Store: Veteran Recognition Pin

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Mill Stream Grange Makes Hearts

Our February 6th program was a Valentine card making party! Junior Granger and 2026 Miss Western Maine Jr. Teen Natalie shared some facts with us about the holiday before crafting cards as a group for the residents of Woodlands Senior Living in Farmington.

Big thanks to Girl Scout Troop #2096 for loaning their scissors, glue sticks, and markers!

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Mill Stream Juniors Recognized

National Award Received for Community Service Project

With great delight, Master Jill Sampson presented our Junior Grangers with a FIRST PLACE medal for their National Junior Grange Community Service Project entry, a “Coastal Cleanup” of Vienna’s own Mill Stream. The prize was announced at the Awards Night during the National Grange in November. Congratulations Juniors! We’re very proud of you!

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Grange Today! 2-13-2026

The Newsletter of the National Grange

Articles in this edition include:

  • Make a strong impression in your grant proposal
  • Apply for a Rural Life Initiative grant
  • Grange Heirloom for February
  • 2026 National Grange Programs now available online
  • Support the Grange Foundation through the Common Routes Challenge
  • Understanding Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: Numbers to Know in 2026
  • Apply for the Ernestine Keiser Memorial Scholarship
  • Hamp Watch: Where is our National Grange President?
  • Recipes from the Heartland
  • Member Benefit: Aflac
  • Grange Store: Veteran Recognition Pin

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Changes at Enterprise Grange

Submitted by Marilyn Stinson

Enterprise Grange is located at 15 Alexander Reed Road in Richmond, Maine.

Enterprise Grange #48 has changed its meeting nights. It is now the third Tuesday of each month (except October, due to the State Session). Public Pot Luck Supper at 6:00, meeting at 7:00.

Our January meeting was close to February, and we held a candle-lighting ceremony to observe Four Chaplains Day with veterans reading the four paragraphs and Master CJ lighting the candles. As I researched the program and learned that the priest, two Protestant pastors, and a rabbi went down with the ship, praying and singing hymns, I wondered which hymns would be central to their different faiths. I settled on Faith of Our Fathers.

Enterprise Grange Public Super

Submitted by Marilyn Stinson

Enterprise Grange is located at 15 Alexander Reed Road in Richmond, Maine.

Public Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner

Saturday, March 14, 2026, 5:OO PM – 7:00 PM

Corned beef OR ham, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, rolls, desserts, beverages, home made pickled beets. Served buffet style, but we will assist anyone; takeout available without the coffee.

Only $18.00 (cheaper than most restaurants and no tip), Seniors 65+ only $15.00, Family rates.
Reservations or FMI – Marilyn at 207-308-3901. Gluten-free dessert option.

Kennebec Valley Grange Flea Market and More!

Every Saturday, 10 AM-4 PM, Kennebec Valley Grange hosts a flea market on two floors. Seamstress in attendance 10 AM-2 PM. You’ll find baked goods such as whoopie pies, regular pies, and Needhams. (Pies by preorder. Doris 399-1191) There are also baked beans, Dynamites, and haddock chowder available to go, by the pint or quart. Fresh local eggs. We also offer a small lending library of books and magazines on homesteading, cooking, and farming. FMI Diane Pinkham, Master, 314-5135

Kennebeck Valley Grange is located at 560 Main Street in Madison, Maine.

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West Bath Grange

Reproduced from The Middle Ground, newsletter of the West Bath Historical Society

While it’s sad when a Grange closes, this serves as an example of collaboration and cooperation as reported by the West Bath Historical Society.

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Additional Info: West Bath Historical Society

Some Program Ideas for Granges

Based on the California State Grange Newsletter

A recent issue of the California State Grange included flyers for several programs offered across the state. There were plenty of pancake breakfasts and suppers. A few of the different events are:

  • Class in pressure canning
  • Toddler story time
  • Food and Karaoke
  • Homestead series
  • Sweetheart Dance
  • Grange Community Market
  • Masterpieces and Munchies (a series of fun, painting, and snacking)
  • Square Dance
  • Almond Festival (Remember, it’s California)
  • Fruit Tree Sale
  • Cowboy Poetry and Music Show
  • Zucchini Grand Prix (growing contest) and Harvest Festival
  • Amateur Radio Club
  • Sobriety Support Group
  • Mana and Munchies (includes a number of activities)
  • Monthly Flea Market
  • Grange Game Night

Many of these are not one-time events. Consistency matters.

What have you got planned? Remember to submit your event!

Fairview Grange Makes Plans!

By Rick Watson, Master of Fairview Grange #342

Fairview Grange is located at 826 Village Road in Smithfield.

Fairview Grange members got together recently for the monthly meeting. We had 15 members present, which was a great turnout for below-zero temps and freshly cleared driveways of 12” or more a day prior. Hot coffee and fresh brownies on the counter. Our first meeting since the holidays, and it was nice to get together again.

We quickly took care of our Grange business, and we remain well-financed and full of optimism for our Grange and our Community. Thankfully, we have a steady income stream from our Grange rentals, allowing us to keep moving forward.

The bulk of time spent was on 2026 activities, which include the Skowhegan State Fair display, Hunter Safety Class on August 12 and 22, Hunter’s Breakfast on November 7th, April 11th Vintage Snowmobile Show, and a plan to celebrate our Nation’s 250th birthday with events held at our Grange and on our Lakes in Town.

None of this happens without the enthusiasm and commitment of our members. I thank the long-time members who have seen the highs and lows and have hung in there, as well as our new members who bring fresh perspectives and ideas, all in support of our Grange and Community. Thank you!

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