The charity will ensure that the families’ struggles don’t mean their kids miss out on the simple joy of unwrapping gifts.
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Hundreds of skiing Santas hit the slopes at Sunday River
Over 300 skiers and riders dressed as Santa filled the slopes on South Ridge raising $10,000 for the Boyne Forever Foundation and The River Fund for the 25th annual Santa Sunday.
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Regular donors help Press Herald Toy Fund bring holiday joy to Maine families
Help from longtime supporters is a big reason the charity has successfully delivered holiday cheer to children for more than 70 years.
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Holiday decor shines across the Bethel area
Voting is open until Dec. 22 for the best-decorated business and home in the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce contest.
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Toy Fund helps grandparents raising kids amid illness, loss and homelessness
Many Maine grandparents serving as caregivers are seeking help from the Toy Fund, which provides books and gifts for thousands of kids each year.
Posted inCommunity, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Winter Wonderland brings holiday cheer to Phillips community
Phillips residents gathered Dec. 13 at the Winter Wonderland for family-friendly activities and a festive evening despite cold weather canceling the tree lighting.
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Mainers struggling with rising costs, mental health and child care seek Toy Fund’s help
The charity has experienced a surge in demand this year as Mainers try to provide a joyful holiday for their kids while fighting a rising tide of crises, including waitlists for care and disruptions to crucial benefits.
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City lights shine in Lewiston-Auburn
Vehicles streak across the Longley Bridge between the cities.
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Mainers normally focused on helping others now seek an assist from Press Herald Toy Fund
A Cumberland County case manager’s story of rising costs and unexpected expenses at Christmastime is just one of many that have been sent to the charity this season.
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Salem Township ‘Christmas House’ is a childhood vision come true
Travis and Leanna Targett go all out decorating their house and yard for Christmas, getting items from flea markets, auctions, lawn sales and anywhere else she can find the holiday spirit.