Maine State Grange

08/18/2026

Please keep Richard Harriman, past State Steward, in your thoughts and prayers as he recovers from difficult heart surgery to repair blockages in an older bypass. He would appreciate words of encou…

08/18/2026

By Sharon Morton, MSG Secretary August is the beginning of our late-summer months before our State Grange Convention in October. I am reminding all Secretaries that Resolutions to be considered at …

08/18/2026

This article was written by Paula Roberts for The Lincoln County News and is used with permission. Willow Grange president Sharon Morton presents Jefferson’s Spirit of America Award to Lindse…

08/18/2026

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…

08/18/2026

Meandering Around the Grange Way of Life By Walter Boomsma, Guest Columnist From the Second Degree During our Degree Day, someone commented that they wished more people could hear the words from th…

08/18/2026

Reprinted with permission from AARP’s Fraud Watch Network. Receiving a panicked call that a grandchild is in danger triggers immediate fear and an overwhelming emotional panic, which is exact…

08/18/2026

Webmaster’s note: The format of this column includes all of the Quill’s Endians participating at various times and in various ways! Phil writes this month’s column. Eggs and chick…

08/18/2026

Let’s do something a little different. In these next columns, let’s be interactive. Send in your success stories or ways you think we could attract more members (or even to prevent them…

08/18/2026

Every Tuesday in August, we are highlighting one of our Contests or Programs, with deadlines soon approaching.

The Grange In Action program allows Granges that may not qualify for Distinguished Grange distinctions to submit their own projects, programs, and events. Submissions must be in by September 1.
This is a very simple application - ONE sheet of paper (or a PDF) with three (3) different events/activities; with no more than 1 photo for each event for a total of 3 photos, from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026.
🏅 GOLDEN Granges in Action include a program on mental health.
💠 DIAMOND Granges in Action participate in National Grange's

Learn more: http://www.nationalgrange.org/grange-in-action

State Grange Presidents are also encouraged to participate in the State Grange President in Action program.

08/12/2026

Communications Column – August 2026

By Walter Boomsma207 343-1842 Communications Director AI-generated image Putting Our Best Face Forward One of the Communications Department’s functions is to strive to present our best face e…