According to a recent Gallup poll, the average American plans to spend around $790 per holiday season, although many go above and beyond that amount. Starting off the new year in debt is a recipe for stress, which can have negative repercussions for the rest of the year. In addition to overspending during the holiday […]
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Mexico Public Library’s annual gift basket raffle kicks off
MEXICO — The Mexico Public Library is selling tickets for its annual gift basket raffle until Monday, Nov. 17, with all proceeds supporting the library. Employee Sharon Madore said Friday afternoon that the library hosts the raffle every year and that it “always seems to bring a smile to people’s faces when we hold it. […]
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Giving the gift of food
BRIDGTON — During a typical Tuesday at the Bridgton Food Pantry as many as 90 families receive food collected by this all volunteer organization. Deb Davenport, food pantry director, and Diana Whitehouse, pantry board member, order, salvage and purchase food and supplies to meet this weekly challenge, supervising a group of active volunteers to get […]