It becomes my sad duty to inform you of the death of Laura Macomber, mother of Debra Ivers, State Flora, and mother-in-law of Peter Ivers, State Gatekeeper. Condolences may be sent to Deb and Pete at 961 Duck Pond Rd., Westbrook, Maine 04092.
Cards of Get Well/Thinking of You can be sent to Lorraine Goodness, mother of Missy (Melissa) Baldwin, State Lecturer, who suffered a stroke and is doing well. Cards can be sent to Sister Lorraine at 8 Guillemette Street, Sanford, ME 04073.
(If you read news online, you are probably familiar with paywalls—but try it! I think BDN will allow a limited number of free reads. This article is definitely a very positive one that’s worth reading!)
I’ve always said, “It’s easier to make news than it is to write press releases!”
Grange Heirlooms are snippets from the lessons of the Grange as taught in the Rituals and Declaration of Purposes.
Use the icons below to share this Grange Heirloom on social media and help others understand what the Grange stands for! If this heirloom has a particular meaning for you, click the “leave a comment” link at the left and share your comment with us!
For additional information and resources regarding the Heirloom Program, visit the Heirloom Resource Page on the Maine State Grange Website.
Anyone who pre-registers AND attends the Zoom event will receive a special treat from the National Grange.
We invite you to register for a special program from the National Grange.Join us for “New Ideas, New Approaches,” led by Beth Westbrook, Senior Director of Outreach for the Vasculitis Foundation and a member of the Grange Advocacy Board.
If your Grange is stumped about how to raise funds, if it has been doing the same project every year but not getting results, please register! If you are thinking about what else you can do at your Grange that hasn’t been done before, or if your Grange has the Best Idea Ever but it costs too much to implement, this call is for YOU!
Whether you’re from Maine or enjoying a Maine getaway, mark your calendar for this (wild) new Maine tradition. Tour wild blueberry farms, pick (and nibble) wild blueberries at select locations, or try a new-to-you wild blueberry dish or drink.
Wild Blueberry Weekend is happening this summer in Maine (rain or shine)—how wild you get is totally up to you. Be sure to map out your adventure online here.
Maine’s Open Farm Day is a statewide event started by Maine farmers and supporters in 1989. For more than 30 years, this premier agritourism event has been a way to raise awareness about farms and their importance to Maine. It is an opportunity to connect visitors to Maine farms so they may learn and see firsthand the care and effort to produce quality Maine farm products and ingredients year-round. Each site is different and offers visitors a chance to meet farmers and learn more about the role of farms across Maine.
Maine’s Open Farm Day allows visitors to explore host farms throughout the State on the fourth Sunday in July, rain or shine. Please visit RealMaine.com to learn more about this special invitation to see Maine agriculture where it happens, get tips for a good visit, and find a list of participating farms.
August 1, 2024, Grange Ag Enterprise Award Applications are due
August 2, 2024, Trenton Grange Farmers Market, 3 pm – 6 pm. 1134 Bar Harbor Road in Trenton. Vendors contact Beth Warner at 207 664-4164 or zeppa@ aol.com. Free admission. (Vendor/booth fee).
August 2, 2024, Community Potluck Supper at Trenton Grange, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., 1134 Bar Harbor Road in Trenton. For more information, see this post or visit the Trenton Grange Website.
August 3-4, 2024, Community Bazaar (crafts, farmers’ market, yard sale…) at Trenton Grange from 9 am until 2 pm both days. For more information, see this post or visit the Trenton Grange Website.
August 3 -5, 2024, Junior Grange Camp at Highland Lake Grange. Contact Director Betty Young for more information.
August 8, 2024, Blood Drive at Harraseeket Grange in Freeport, 12 – 5 pm.
August 9, 2024, Trenton Grange Farmers Market, 3 pm – 6 pm. 1134 Bar Harbor Road in Trenton. Vendors contact Beth Warner at 207 664-4164 or zeppa@ aol.com. Free admission. (Vendor/booth fee).
August 10, 2024, St George Grange Community Supper at 5 pm. Adults $10, Children $5, under 10 free. For more information, see this post.
August 14, 2024, Deadline for the MSG Bulletin
August 15, 2024, Resolutions are due at State Headquarters.
August 16, 2024, Mystic Valley Grange Open Meeting with light refreshments & entertainment. TIME CHANGE -Public Meeting 12 noon to 1:00 pm followed by Open House 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. in East Dixfield. Public invited. For more information, contact Nancy Farrington.
August 16, 2024, Trenton Grange Farmers Market, 3 pm – 6 pm. 1134 Bar Harbor Road in Trenton. Vendors contact Beth Warner at 207 664-4164 or zeppa@ aol.com. Free admission. (Vendor/booth fee).
August 16, 2024, Senior Circle at Victor Grange in Fairfield. Potluck lunch at 11 am for Seniors to get together with others for socializing, networking and a game or two. Held the 3rd Friday monthly. FMI Deb 207-453-4844 or Sherri 207-815-0615. No Charge.
August 20, 2024, Drop off CWA Contest items at MSG Headquarters, 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
August 23, 2024, Trenton Grange Farmers Market, 3 pm – 6 pm. 1134 Bar Harbor Road in Trenton. Vendors contact Beth Warner at 207 664-4164 or zeppa@ aol.com. Free admission. (Vendor/booth fee).
August 24, 2024, Subordinate and Pomona CWA Reports Due to State Director.
August 24, 2024, State CWA Conference begins at 9:00 a.m.
August 16, 2024, Mystic Valley Grange Open Meeting with light refreshments & entertainment. TIME CHANGE -Public Meeting 12 noon to 1:00 pm followed by Open House 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. in East Dixfield. Public invited. For more information, contact Nancy Farrington.
With data breaches on the rise, we wanted to take the time to remind you to stay vigilant against phishing attempts. Hackers use fraudulent practices to spoof people into giving up their data and or money. The most common technique is email phishing.
Hackers send messages that appear legitimate or look like they’re from someone you trust so that you engage with the message or click on malicious attachments. The National Grange will never ask for money, gift cards, emergency assistance or any financial transaction via email. It is very important to look at the details of any email to make sure it is in fact coming from the person you believe it to be. Two-factor authentication is enabled for all National Grange email accounts, which require a security code to be sent to the mobile phone of the National Grange President or staff member before allowing access.
If something seems fishy…it’s probably phishing. Here are some tips to keep in mind to avoid falling victim and to protect yourself against these attacks. Double-check that the sender’s email address matches who they claim to be. National Grange communication from President Chris Hamp will use the email address champ@nationalgrange.org. Any other variation should not be trusted. Don’t click a link or download from someone you don’t know or weren’t expecting. Don’t reply to a suspicious email or message from an email you don’t recognize. When in doubt, call the person and ask if they sent the email. The “Reply” email address should never be different from the person you believe it to be. Be cautious of slight changes in the email address.
Webmaster’s Note: This is not limited to National Grange email, obviously! We’ve recently been experiencing similar issues here in Maine. Please be vigilant and cautious.
