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PublishedDecember 16, 2023
Local businesses are quick to cook up meals for Toy Fund volunteers
Team members simply knock on doors and ask for donations. Once they explain it’s for the Toy Fund volunteers, the answer is always yes.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2023
Special election to be held March 5 to fill vacant state House seat in South Portland
Longtime South Portland Rep. Lois Galgay Reckitt died in October.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2023
Leader of Maine National Guard retiring; Mills nominates first woman to post
If confirmed by the Legislature, Brig. Gen. Diane Dunn would succeed the retiring Maj. Gen. Douglas Farnham.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2023
Mysterious note to the Toy Fund reveals a poignant family history
We knew there had to be a story behind the donation. But we had no idea it would be so heartwarming.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2023
Toy Fund volunteers scramble behind the scenes to make holiday magic
The volunteers are always prepared for the unexpected. And they say they even enjoy the end-of-season scrambling to make sure every child is served.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2023
‘The parents are just so thankful’
Toy Fund volunteers come back for the mission and the moments.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2023
‘Completely unexpected’ loss leaves family in a hard spot
The Press Herald Toy Fund uses donations from readers to buy toys and books for thousands of Maine children in need each holiday season.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2023
Maine sets hearing to assess challenges to Trump appearing on primary ballot
Both the challengers and the candidate will have a chance to argue the issues during the hearing.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2023
Volunteer has special connection with children helped by Toy Fund
Sue Taylor has been volunteering off and on with the Toy Fund for about 15 years. But her connection to it goes back decades.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2023
Mother’s humble plea for a little joy: ‘My children have lost a lot’
The Press Herald Toy Fund understands how important it is for a child to simply experience joy. It has been in the joy business since 1949. But sometimes it can seem like providing gifts for the holidays is the least we can do. Parents who write to the Toy Fund often say how important it […]
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