Lucy Hanson was diagnosed with bone cancer in October. The community has rallied around her, flooding her hospital room with Christmas cards, gifts and donations.
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Toy Fund helps homeless Mainers provide a little joy for their children
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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Want to build a gingerbread house? These experts have the sweet tips and tricks.
Cereal makes for a convincing roof shingle. Melted hard candy creates pretty stained glass windows. And patience is key.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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Holiday decorating is a small business in Maine with big potential
Not just a service for the wealthy, home decorators can reduce stress, enhance your holiday look.
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Strong festival draws crowd with trees, treats, and chili and chowder cook-off
More than 500 people attended the Festival of Trees and Treats, a daylong holiday event featuring raffled trees, a bake sale, children’s activities and a visit from the Grinch.