Republican Journal Nov. 23

Belfast — The time-honored adage "Many hands make light work" proved true Saturday morning in Belfast as more than 6,500 individual cans, boxes, bags and packages of food were distributed assembly-line style into boxes to create everything a family needs to make their own special dinner this Thanksgiving. And the many hands were courtesy of the more than 200 Waldo County residents of all ages and sizes who gathered Nov. 21 in Belfast at the Tarratine Tribe building to lend a hand to families in need this holiday season.

The annual holiday basket project is led and organized by the Waldo Community Action Partners and People For People and provides holiday dinner baskets for both Thanksgiving and Christmas...

FMI

Jim's comment: "Here's an example of why we love Belfast. Patti & I joined over 200 citizens of all ages getting together to help others. I was impressed by the organizational abilities and youthfullness of the WCAP organiers. Plus it was really FUN! The next event is Dec. 19th for Christmas baskets. See you there! FMI."