Artist Margaret Leonard, left, chats with guests at The Gallery at Readfield during an event to raise funds for relief efforts in Ukraine by the Rotary Club of Brunswick. Contributed / Rotary Club of Brunswick
Giving back
The Rotary Club of Brunswick, in conjunction with the Topsham Espresso Rotary and Brunswick Coastal Rotary clubs, raised $11,425 to provide relief to refugees or other victims of the war in Ukraine, including items such as water, food, shelter, medicine and clothing.
“This is a wonderful example of how we can make a positive difference in the world as members of an international organization dedicated to peace, goodwill and effective action,” said Fred Horch, president of the Rotary Club of Brunswick.
State Farm agents teamed up to make a $12,000 contribution to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maine. Local agents who participated included Terri Wright (Yarmouth), Robin Thurston (Scarborough), Diane Newman…
