LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society recently announced the winners of its annual summer raffle.
With more than $11,000 in ticket sales, the winners were: David Franchetti of Turner, winning $500; Abbe Ramanan of Auburn, winning $300; Brenda Rivard of Mechanic Falls, winning $200; and Robin Morse of Portland, winning $100.
All proceeds from the raffle directly benefit the Humane Society.
The humane society, located at 55 Strawberry Ave., provides a safe haven for over 3,000 sick, homeless and abused animals in the greater Androscoggin area per year. The primary support for the shelter comes from fundraising events and donations of concerned citizens.
To learn more about volunteering at the shelter or adopting an animal, call 783-2311 or visit savingpetsinmaine.org.
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