Valley of Bangor, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, NMJ

10/16/2026

If you are free tomorrow, head on down and support our brothers in Portland

Don't miss this Saturday's Scottish Rite Reunion.

10/10/2026

Michelle Collins and Lindsey Lewis-Stacy met in a waiting room in Columbus, Ohio, both there for the same reason: their sons were learning to read at a Children's Dyslexia Center (CDC).

The CDC's free, one-on-one instruction is made possible by Scottish Rite Brothers like you through the Blue Envelope Appeal. Michelle and Lindsey's sons went from struggling readers to thriving students. Now, one of those boys plans to come back to the CDC as a tutor to help other children.

As Lindsey put it: "Without the Masons, this wouldn't exist."

Your gift to the Blue Envelope Appeal supports the CDC and helps children with the gift of reading. In honor of National Dyslexia Month, make a contribution at the link in the comments.

10/10/2026

09/28/2026

If you are free this weekend and want some Scottish Rite fellowship, head on down and support our brothers from the Valley of Augusta and enjoy some degrees.

09/22/2026

Has anyone done this for you ??

Every Scottish Rite Brother has one: the man who didn't have to say anything, but did. Who noticed you were struggling with a question and just answered it. Who mentioned, almost in passing, the one thing he wished someone had told him.

He probably doesn't remember doing it. You've never forgotten it.

Who was that Brother for you? Tag him below.

We're gathering stories through the end of the month. The best will be shared with the whole NMJ.

09/15/2026

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, and we are so thankful for these Local Grocers for supporting our Center and the Fight against Dyslexia!

Throughout October, join us in making a profound difference for local children by participating in the Bangor Children’s Dyslexia Centers pin-up fundraiser.

Every dollar counts and every child matters!
When you stop by participating independent grocers across Maine this month, you can donate $1 or more to help support our vital mission.

Your contributions directly fund essential programs that change lives:

Student Education & Support: Providing specialized, transformative instruction and resources to help children thrive.

Education Certification: Equipping dedicated educators with the specialized training needed to recognize and support dyslexic learners.

Let's come together as a community to uplift, empower, and support Maine students.

Stop by any of the participating local independent grocers below this October, pick up a pin-up, and let’s show how much every single dollar matters!

Edwards Brothers Supermarkets Unity, Eli’s Market Guilford, Edwards Brothers Supermarkets Dover-Foxcroft, Whitney’s Family Supermarket Corinth, Edwards Brothers Supermarkets Trenton, Orono Iga, Calais IGA, Edwards Brothers Supermarkets Searsport, Danforths Down Home Supermarket Pittsfield , Danforth's Downhome Supermarket in Hermon, Paradis Shop N' Save Brewer!

09/13/2026