{"id":98222,"date":"2026-02-15T09:07:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T14:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?p=98222"},"modified":"2026-02-15T09:07:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T14:07:54","slug":"communication-shorts-15-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-75","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?p=98222","title":{"rendered":"Communication Shorts 02-15-2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Walter Boomsma<\/a>,
MSG Communications Director
207 343-1842<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communication Shorts are brief (short) but important items posted for your information and use. Please send us your ideas and thoughts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Maine State Grange Office is located at 36 Anthony Avenue, Suite 102, Augusta, ME 04330.
 mainestategrange@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

February Bulletin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The February Bulletin is now available for download. Recent issues of the Bulletin are available on the Program Books and Information Page<\/a> in the communications section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeking Someone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do you, your child, or your grandchild have some knowledge of WordPress? (For those unfamiliar, WordPress is an open-source content management system (CMS) that allows users to create, manage, and customize websites without needing advanced coding knowledge. The Maine State Grange Website uses it.) If so, let’s connect and explore some opportunities. I could use a few hours of volunteer help occasionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rapid Resource<\/h3>\n\n\n
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We’re always seeking resources of potential interest to Grangers and Friends that are not necessarily specific to the Grange. These will be short and easy to digest. As an example, the first concerns finding and tracking scholarships<\/a>. You can help! Let me know what you think and, by all means, submit ideas and suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Grange Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Remember, applications for National Grange Rural Life Initiative Grants are due by February 28, 2026. (You must submit through the online portal<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your Grange Presence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your Grange has an active<\/strong> website or social media presence, please make sure to let us know! We maintain a list on the site and publicize them as a source of more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ponder…<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cI like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

attributed to Abraham LIncoln<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

An Idea for Your Grange<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I recently stumbled upon an organization offering a free \u201cHow to Write an Obituary\u201d workshop. It might sound unusual at first, but offering some legacy-planning information could be a valuable service. Hospice workers, funeral directors, financial planners, etc., could be included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s Going On?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

St Patrick’s Day and Grange Month programs and events needed now!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t forget to submit your special events and programs<\/a> for our event calendar! We want people to know the Grange is thriving! Surely, there are lots of Grange things happening in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe! <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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

Online Directories Available 24-7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to those who help us keep these directories current by letting us know of changes! <\/p>\n\n\n\n