Jan 7, 2026 | Member News, Public News, Veterans, Youth Activities |
Shortly before Christmas, members of the Veteran Committee of Portland Lodge 188 delivered gifts donated by our Lodge members, for five children from three different families. Although it was short notice, each child received clothing, coats, and at least one fun...
Dec 21, 2025 | Member News, Public News, Youth Activities |
Portland Lodge #188 used their $2,000 Spotlight Grant to support Adoptive & Foster Families of Maine buy filling 100 backpacks for children entering the foster care system. Known nationwide as Comfort Cases, these backpacks are filled with essentials, based on...
Oct 18, 2025 | Youth Activities |
Ellsworth American ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Elks Lodge, with its motto “Elks care, Elks share,” has begun donating a total of $10,000 to backpack programs at area schools this fall as part of its efforts to support local communities and youths. Hancock Grammar School...
Sep 24, 2025 | ENF Committee, Youth Activities |
For the fourth year, the Portland Elks Lodge #188 has held a School Supply Drive in August, coordinated by the Lodge’s Activity Committee. Three schools were selected to receive supplies: Presumpscot School in Portland, Village Elementary School in Gorham, and...
Aug 2, 2025 | Drug Awareness, Member News, State President Message, Youth Activities |
“What a great time everyone had at the National Night Out held at Goodall Park on Monday, July 28th. The event is put on by the Sanford Police Dept. It was an evening of community fun, family friendly activities and a free Sanford Mainers Baseball game. Local...
May 25, 2025 | Youth Activities |
In preparation for the annual Presque Isle Elks’ “Hooked on Fishing, Not Drugs”, Youth Fishing Derby, the Enfield Hatchery of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, will stock Mantle Lake in Presque Isle with six hundred (600) 8 to 11 inch-long trout...
