New Gloucester –The Grange is proud to support The Dictionary Project through its Word for Thirds program. Through the tireless efforts of the Grange’s network of more than 300,000 volunteers, America’s oldest rural and agriculture organization has presented third grade students across the nation with more than 550,000 dictionaries.
And, that number continued to rise when the Sabbathday Lake Grange #365 in New Gloucester, Maine presented third grade students at Dunn School with dictionaries on March 25, 2011
A dictionary is one of the most powerful reference tools young children will be introduced to during their schooling years. Its usefulness goes beyond just providing correct spellings, pronunciations, and definitions. It is also a companion for solving problems that arise as children develop their reading, writing, and creative thinking abilities.

The Lewiston-Auburn CA$H Coalition is still preparing & e-filing Federal & State 2010 tax returns & will do so through March 31, 2011.  The returns are done by IRS-certified volunteers, and this occurs at Lewiston's Multi-Purpose Center and Auburn City Hall.  The volunteers also encourage eligible LA area residents to apply for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a Federal tax credit that ranges from $457 - $5,666.  To schedule a free tax prep appointment, please call 513-3160.  Also, feel free to visit the City of Lewiston's web page for additional info on the Coalition, the EITC, and free tax appointments:  www.lewistonmaine.gov  - just click on the EITC link under Special Notices.

Uncle Jim, better known to adults as Jim Mayer of Jimmy Buffet’s Coral Reefer Band, returns to Maine to help spread his anti-bullying message through song and fun activities.  He calls these rallies IM4U.  The rallies build awareness and educate children the following principles:

* Empowerment through RESPONSIBILITY
* Empowerment through OBSERVATION
* Empowerment through CHOICE
* Empowerment through KNOWLEDGE

He will take kids through the steps of dealing with bullies, which he calls the three R’s: recognize, refuse, and report. “Each of us is empowered today if we only behave like a baby trying to walk,” he explains. “When we fall, we get up.