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Friday, November 14, 2025 Volume 21 • Issue No. 46
Maine Prepares for Operation Christmas Child STATEWIDE Volunteers across Maine are preparing to collect shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child during National Collection Week, November 17-24. The annual project, run by humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse, will open nearly 5,000 drop-off locations nationwide, where participants can donate gift-filled shoeboxes for children in need. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has delivered millions of shoebox gifts to children affected by war, poverty, disease and disaster around the world. In 2025, the organization
hopes to reach another 12 million children. Shoeboxes typically include toys, school supplies such as coloring pencils and markers, and personal care items. Gifts
can be packed individually, as a family, or by groups. Participants can also donate $10 per box online through the “Follow Your Box” program, which provides a tracking label so donors
can see where their gifts are delivered. For many children around the world, school supplies are a luxury their families cannot afford. For Dioany Yosuino, a shoebox recipient from Venezuela, colorful markers were something she longed to have while attending school. When Yosuino received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox, she remembers the vibrant colors and brand-new toys. “To my surprise, I also received really good, quality markers,” said Yosuino. The simple gift, filled with school supplies, had a life-changing impact, helping
her feel inspired, supported, and valued. “Samaritan’s Purse works around the world to help people in need,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse. “Please... consider packing a shoebox this year with Operation Christmas Child. These simple gifts open the door for us to share the true meaning of Christmas.” In southern York County, Bethel Christian Church, located at 129 Lower Main Street, North Berwick, will be open for dropoffs 4-6 p.m. Monday, November 17 through Friday, November 21, See CHILD on page 15 . . .
CFW Offers Free Admission to Federal Employees CAPE NEDDICK The Center for Wildlife (CFW) is offering free admission to its Nature Center and campus for federal employees and their families affected by the recent government shutdown. The program is designed to give families a chance to enjoy time outdoors, connect with nature, and explore educational experiences without the stress of an admission fee. The offer operates on the honor system – no federal ID is required. Guests simply need to tell the front desk that they heard about the free admission program. The offer will remain in effect through the end of 2025.
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CFW’s campus (pictured) is home to a variety of non-releasable ambassadors, including permanently injured and native hawks, owls, falcons, turtles, Virginia opossum, and North American porcupine. The animals live in enclosures designed to mimic their natural habitats, giving visitors the opportunity to observe often secretive species up close. The grounds are open Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “We understand the uncertainty and strain a government shutdown puts on families,” said Dan Gardoqui, CFW education and outreach director. “We
Connecting Veterans with Resources, Property STATEWIDE According to the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS), Maine has a longstanding history of military service and despite it being a very rural state, is home to over 106,000 veterans, roughly 10% of the state’s overall population. The Maine Office of the State Treasurer (OST) is reminding Maine veterans about available resources, and sharing information about recent veteran-related activity in unclaimed property. OST runs the state’s unclaimed proper t y program, which currently holds over $364
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invite affected workers and their loved ones to step away from the stress of everyday life and find a peaceful, enriching space on our Cape Neddick campus.” Founded i n 1986, t he Center for Wildlife is both a wildlife medical clinic and a nature-based education center. It treats more than 2,500 injured and orphaned wild animals each year and offers hundreds of educational programs to the community. The nonprofit receives no state or federal funding. For more information, visit www.thecenterforwildlife.org, email dan@thecenterforwildlife. org or call 207-361-1400.
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million in 6 million accounts of unclaimed property belonging to Maine citizens. This includes money and other f inancial
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assets that are considered lost or abandoned when an owner cannot be located after a specified period of time of inactivity. “Maine has a high population of veterans, and we are reaching out to them... to let them know they may have unclaimed property in our care,” said Treasurer Joseph Perry. In addition to the $364 million, the Treasurer’s Office also has several military medals, pins, dog tags, and bars. “We’d love to get these military items back into the hands of their rightful owners,” Perry added. OST recently scanned its accounts and found over 20
veteran-related/veteran-supporting organizations with unclaimed property, representing over $30,000 in assets. Outreach to these organizations has been productive. “We’ve begun reaching out to these organizations to help reunite them with amounts as much as over $6,000 and as little as $25,” said Perry. The Office of the Maine Treasurer also oversees Maine’s A BLE program, k nown as ABLE ME. Established by the Treasurer and administered by Bangor Savings Bank, the proSee VETERANS on page 4 . . .
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