{"id":99570,"date":"2026-06-30T16:03:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T20:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?p=99570"},"modified":"2026-06-30T16:03:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T20:03:24","slug":"communication-shorts-15-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?p=99570","title":{"rendered":"Communication Shorts 06-30-2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Comm-Shorts-Logo.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-attachment-id=\"91379\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?attachment_id=91379\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Comm-Shorts-Logo.png?fit=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Comm Shorts Logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Comm-Shorts-Logo.png?fit=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Comm-Shorts-Logo.png?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91379\" style=\"width:204px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Comm-Shorts-Logo.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Comm-Shorts-Logo.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Comm-Shorts-Logo.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mainestategrange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Comm-Shorts-Logo.png?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>By <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:webmaster@mainestategrange.org\" target=\"_blank\">Walter Boomsma<\/a>,<br>MSG Communications Director<br>207 343-1842<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Maine State Grange Office is located at 36 Anthony Avenue, Suite 102, Augusta, ME 04330. <br>&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mainestategrange@gmail.com\">mainestategrange@gmail.com<\/a>. For website matters, email <a href=\"mailto:webmaster@mainestategrange.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">webmaster@mainestategrange.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">July Bulletin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The deadline for the July Bulletin is July 14, 2026.  Recent issues of the Bulletin are available on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?page_id=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Program Books and Information Page<\/a>&nbsp;in the communications section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Starling Hall Cabin Masters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve previously reported on the renovations of the former Starling Grange Hall in Fayette. The FOSH (Friends of Starling Hall) are driving some major accomplishments, including some help from Maine Cabin Masters. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Maine-Cabin-Masters\/dp\/B0FHKM9W35\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1L18QV8Q9XN4G&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.La6hLB5Q5kFj-C1fc67OY8SCqipdDRAt5IZHP_DmtcT6cNzqvcef_g7d66OyE8xZ7-5oFw-8N2gLJ3H74-bBk9r27kyoMJJnn6Et5gmfd3EJgSEqR5WT47OhgVuzajJl56Mb25ooBjKcdBmnennUYy8BIdh1wVD0y5n0gLATfYY.6bc2JMrAvbX7UihHaAowF5sklHVnsRO0x61UqJN_ca4&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=maine+cabin+masters+episodes&amp;qid=1782164762&amp;sprefix=%2Caps%2C133&amp;sr=8-1\">Watch Maine Cabin Masters &#8211; Season 13 | Prime Video<\/a> featuring Starling Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fair Season<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s fair season! For more information about Maine\u2019s Agricultural Fairs, visit the association\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/kodey8bab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001DTqGL-sCsGNsNEN5ItKrqrBcWedlOZ5yrZ_4zdVnPB3oeVRwTa4S8SG0PSvuRb5pcIzAvurpkOYkd8TmfSEqfOtG9TzpJKOL5Igkhp98xmdivxMGAPfC3zmRzHxMa8Un_8kypu-FBfwppHT7nbF8CV2w6yqQJ2TY&amp;c=rRfz9Qfxq9voEUmTosEYJvWP54IH8mR7VdlqVJshNriWArg0zdGI4A==&amp;ch=DX8d6WvxsmKBSWoFFjVbaFi36BSmZqrpE0xAstLutQQ80pAZKDr-Cw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>. Is your Grange participating?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monroe Grange Store<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">REMINDER: The Monroe Grange Store recently announced that it has been advised by National Grange that, effective August 26, 2026, the Uses License will not be renewed. This means Monroe Classic will no longer be able to operate a Grange Store or sell products containing the Grange name or logo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s Going On? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?page_id=108\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">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 things happening in Maine, especially in the summer. We also love photos and reports of events that have happened. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Ponder&#8230; <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people spend their entire lives on a fantasy island called &#8220;Someday I\u2019ll.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Denis Waitley<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Idea for Your Grange<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How about setting up a lemonade stand?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subscribe! <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Remember, we don&#8217;t share your email address with anyone, and you get a weekly summary of what&#8217;s been posted. <a href=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?page_id=92510\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?page_id=92510\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a>! Share that link with your members and Grange friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"online-directories-available-24-7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online Directories Available 24-7 ROSTER REMINDER<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to those who help us keep these directories current by letting us know of changes! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a aria-label=\"Directory of Granges (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?page_id=84871\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Directory of Granges<\/a> features all Granges in the state with a contact person. <strong>Please make sure your listing is correct! Visitors to the site frequently consult these directories.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a aria-label=\"ODD Directory (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?page_id=431\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ODD Directory<\/a> features all state officers, directors, and deputies, along with their contact information. <strong>Updated January 16, 2026.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Walter Boomsma,MSG Communications Director207 343-1842 Communication Shorts are brief (short) but important items posted for your information and use. Please send us your ideas and thoughts! The Maine State Grange Office is located at 36 Anthony Avenue, Suite 102, Augusta, ME 04330. &nbsp;mainestategrange@gmail.com. For website matters, email webmaster@mainestategrange.org. 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