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BBC's The Gold: Top Freemason hits back at brotherhood's portrayal and lifts the lid on secret handshakes
20 Mar 2023

BBC’s The Gold: Top Freemason hits back at brotherhood’s portrayal and lifts the lid on secret handshakes

(by Chris Britcher, Kent Online, 19 March 2023)   One of the highest ranked Freemasons in Kent has hit out […]

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Cornwall/England - Penhaligon's Friends, Redruth gets £15k from Freemasons
19 Mar 2023

Cornwall/England – Penhaligon’s Friends, Redruth gets £15k from Freemasons

(by Paul Armstrong, The Packet, March 19, 2023)   A Redruth based charity offering focussed support for bereaved children has […]

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Cumbria/England - Freemasons donate to Suicide Bereavement Support
18 Mar 2023

Cumbria/England – Freemasons donate to Suicide Bereavement Support

(by Imogen Barber, The Mail, 18th March 2023)   Cumbria Freemasons have chosen to donate £1200 to a small, but […]

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Virginia/U.S. - Clifton Forge Masonic Lodge No. 166 welcomes Brother Meadows
17 Mar 2023

Virginia/U.S. – Clifton Forge Masonic Lodge No. 166 welcomes Brother Meadows

(by Virginian Review Staff, Virginian Review, March 17, 2023)   Clifton Forge Masonic Lodge No. 166 welcomes new Master Mason […]

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Cumbria/England - Freemasons provide £1.15 million in aid to Ukraine
16 Mar 2023

Cumbria/England – Freemasons provide £1.15 million in aid to Ukraine

(by Brandon Mawson, News &Star, 16th March 2023)   This time last year the world watched on in disbelief as […]

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India - Lodge Cochin: ‘Secretive’ hub of Freemasons since 1921
14 Mar 2023

India – Lodge Cochin: ‘Secretive’ hub of Freemasons since 1921

(by Govind Menon, The New Indian Express, 11th March 2023)   Secretive societies have always captured the public imagination, with […]

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Missouri/U.S. - Masonic Lodge, Grimco donate $4,500 to School Lunch Relief Fund
13 Mar 2023

Missouri/U.S. – Masonic Lodge, Grimco donate $4,500 to School Lunch Relief Fund

(by Roxie Murphy, Gasconade County Republican, March 1, 2023 )   The Owensville Masonic Lodge and local businesses joined together […]

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Shropshire/England - Charity at the heart of Freemasonry
12 Mar 2023

Shropshire/England – Charity at the heart of Freemasonry

(by Daniel Morris, Shropshire Star, March 6, 2023)   With roots going back to the medieval period and the traditions […]

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10 Mar 2023

Florida/U.S – Freemasons keep serving community in various ways

(by editorial board, The Apopka Chief .com, March 10, 2023)   On February 25, the Brothers of Orange Lodge No. […]

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North Carolina/U.S. - First African American Masonic Lodge could receive local landmark designation
09 Mar 2023

North Carolina/U.S. – First African American Masonic Lodge could receive local landmark designation

(by WECT Staff, West News 6, March 8, 2023)   Giblem Lodge No. 2, the first African American Masonic Lodge, […]

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08 Mar 2023

Oklahoma/U.S. – Elgin Masonic Lodge hosts annual Cowboys and Hippies charity event

(by Amaya Ward and Destany Fuller, abc7NEWS, March 5, 2023)   The Masonic Lodge of Elgin held their 4th annual […]

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South Australia - Mitchell Freemasons in pursuit of new members
07 Mar 2023

South Australia – Mitchell Freemasons in pursuit of new members

(by Grace Frost, The North Central Review, March 7, 2023)   The Mitchell Masonic Lodge is excited to host a […]

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Minnesota/U.S. - The history and mystery of Marshall’s Old Masonic Temple
05 Mar 2023

Minnesota/U.S. – The history and mystery of Marshall’s Old Masonic Temple

(by Maureem Sander, Independent, March 4, 2023)   The other day while lunching in Marshall I noticed an unusual insignia […]

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Texas/U.S. - Laredo Masonic Lodge distributes Lamar Medals on Awards Night
04 Mar 2023

Texas/U.S. – Laredo Masonic Lodge distributes Lamar Medals on Awards Night

(by Malena Charur, Laredo Morning Times, March 4, 2023)   Eleven high school students were recognized with Lamar Medals by […]

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Virginia/U.S. - Clifton Forge Masonic Lodge #166 recognizes Past Masters
03 Mar 2023

Virginia/U.S. – Clifton Forge Masonic Lodge #166 recognizes Past Masters

(by editorial board, The Virginian Review,March 1, 2023)   Clifton Forge Masonic Lodge #166 recognizes Past Masters with a delicious […]

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London/England - Freemasons pledge £3m to London Air Ambulance appeal
02 Mar 2023

London/England – Freemasons pledge £3m to London Air Ambulance appeal

(by Nathalie Raffray, Times Series, 2nd March 2023)   The London Air Ambulance charity is making largest ever appeal, ‘Up […]

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Yorkshire/England - Freemasons make donation to Next Steps Ryedale's Men in Sheds project
01 Mar 2023

Yorkshire/England – Freemasons make donation to Next Steps Ryedale’s Men in Sheds project

(by Karen Darley, Gazette&Herald, 2nd March 2023)   A donation of £1,600 has been made to Next Steps Ryedale to […]

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Australia - Freemasons display colourful regalia for the first time in 43 years during combined church service
28 Feb 2023

Australia – Freemasons display colourful regalia for the first time in 43 years during combined church service

(by Carwyn Monck, Kalgoorlie Miner, 26 February 2023)   A Christian congregation and the Freemasons united in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Sunday […]

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Cumbria/England - Roger Mallinson MBE celebrated his 50th year with Freemasons
27 Feb 2023

Cumbria/England – Roger Mallinson MBE celebrated his 50th year with Freemasons

(by Imogen Barber, The Mail, 27th February 2023)   Last night, Thursday February 23, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master of […]

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Ohio/U.S. - Western Reserve Masonic Community residents move into renovated health care center
26 Feb 2023

Ohio/U.S. – Western Reserve Masonic Community residents move into renovated health care center

(by editorial board, The Gazette, February 23, 2023)   Residents recently moved into the Western Reserve Masonic Community’s newly renovated […]

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Ontario/Canada - Masonic Lodge of Sudbury invites public to open house
25 Feb 2023

Ontario/Canada – Masonic Lodge of Sudbury invites public to open house

(by Sudbury Star Staff, The Sudbury Star, February 22, 2023)   The Nickel Masonic Lodge of Sudbury is holding an […]

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Wisconsin/U.S. - Barnes freemasons present firefighting tool to Solon Springs
24 Feb 2023

Wisconsin/U.S. – Barnes freemasons present firefighting tool to Solon Springs

(by Staff reports, Superior Telegram, February 23, 2023)   Freemasons from Barnes Masonic Lodge 365 presented the Solon Springs Volunteer […]

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Cumbria/England - Beacon Lodge of Freemasons donate £1700 to BEEP Doctors
23 Feb 2023

Cumbria/England – Beacon Lodge of Freemasons donate £1700 to BEEP Doctors

(by Daniel Pye, The Mail, 22nd February 2023)   The BEEP Doctors (BASICS) Cumbria charity has been given £1,700, raised […]

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21 Feb 2023

U.S./Alexandria Choral Society Performing March 11 at Masonic Memorial

(by Kevin Dauray, Zebra, February 21, 2023)   The performance will feature an except from William Averitt’s “Afro-American Fragments,’ which […]

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Cambridgeshire/Freemasons - Ormiston Families receives £600 from Cambs Freemasons
20 Feb 2023

Cambridgeshire/Freemasons – Ormiston Families receives £600 from Cambs Freemasons

(by Katie Woodcock, Ely Standard, 20th Februaty 2023)   A children’s bereavement support service has received a donation of £600 […]

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Tyne and Wear/England - See inside one of Sunderland's oldest masonic lodge
19 Feb 2023

Tyne and Wear/England – See inside one of Sunderland’s oldest masonic lodge

(by Katy Wheeler, Sunderland Echo, 16th Feb 2023)   Yet while the landscape of Wearside has evolved around it, Phoenix […]

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100 Years: Alexandria Celebrates George Washington Masonic National Memorial
18 Feb 2023

100 Years: Alexandria Celebrates George Washington Masonic National Memorial

(by Taylor Cranwell, Zebra, February 17, 2023)   It rises majestically over Alexandria. The edifice serves as the backdrop for […]

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Indiana/U.S - Masonic lodge holds annual Sweetheart Banquet
17 Feb 2023

Indiana/U.S – Masonic lodge holds annual Sweetheart Banquet

(by Aubrey Woods, The Tribune, February 18, 2023)   Jackson Lodge 146 Free & Accepted Masons’ annual Sweetheart Banquet was […]

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Canada/Ottawa Masonic Lodge has $1,000 scholarships available to Ottawa students
16 Feb 2023

Canada/Ottawa Masonic Lodge has $1,000 scholarships available to Ottawa students

(by Ottawa Masonic Lodge , Shaw Local, February 16, 2023)   Scholarships of up to $1,000 are being offered by […]

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Ohio/U.S. - Raigen earns Masonic youth award
15 Feb 2023

Ohio/U.S. – Raigen earns Masonic youth award

(by editorial board, Zanesville Times Recorder, February 15, 2023)   Ohio Grand Master Steven Grindle presents Ryan Raigen, a junior […]

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Massachusetts/U.S. - New Bedford's Kenneth Duffie honored with 75-year Masonic award
14 Feb 2023

Massachusetts/U.S. – New Bedford’s Kenneth Duffie honored with 75-year Masonic award

(by Seth Chitwood , Standard-Times, February 14, 2023)   Friends, family and fellow Masonic brothers recognized the life and accomplishments […]

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New York/U.S. - Oak Island Masonic Lodge arson suspect charged with embezzlement
13 Feb 2023

New York State/U.S. – Oak Island Masonic Lodge arson suspect charged with embezzlement

(by editorial board, WWAY News, February 13, 2023)   A man accused of setting fire to the Masonic Lodge in […]

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London fire brigade reviews Freemason ties after union criticism
12 Feb 2023

London fire brigade reviews Freemason ties after union criticism

(by editorial board, The Guardian, 10th February 2023)   London fire brigade is reviewing its relationship with the Freemasons after […]

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Northumberland/England - Alnwick freemasons help with transport costs for Coquetdale charity
11 Feb 2023

Northumberland/England – Alnwick freemasons help with transport costs for Coquetdale charity

(by Ian Smith, Northumberland Gazette, 8th February 2023)   Members of Coquetdale Lodge in the town handed over a cheque […]

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Freemasons around the UK have sent £60,000 to help aid workers in Syria and Turkey
10 Feb 2023

Freemasons around the UK have sent £60,000 to help aid workers in Syria and Turkey

(by Sam Volpe, ChronicleLive, 10 February 2023)   Freemasons in Durham have contributed to a £60,000 grant which will support […]

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Gloucestershire/England - Freemasons support Berkeley Riding for the Disabled with donation
09 Feb 2023

Gloucestershire/England – Freemasons support Berkeley Riding for the Disabled with donation

(by Danielle Hicks, Community News, 9February 2023)   A group of Gloucestershire Freemasons have stepped in to support a disabled […]

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Scotland - Inverness masonic lodge supports charity fundraiser
08 Feb 2023

Scotland – Inverness masonic lodge supports charity fundraiser

(by Federica Stefani , The Iverness Courier, 08 February 2023)   An army veteran who embarked on a mammoth fundraiser […]

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Lincolnshire/England - Double donation from Freemasons
07 Feb 2023

Lincolnshire/England – Double donation from Freemasons

(by Andy Hubbert, LincolnshireWorld, 24th January 2023)   Sleaford Dementia Support Group has been presented with a £1,000 donation. This […]

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Illinois/U.S. - Freemasons donate $16K to Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal
06 Feb 2023

Illinois/U.S. – Freemasons donate $16K to Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal

(by Olivia Jacobs, The Panthagraph, February 5, 2023)   Bloomington Lodge No. 43 and Normal Lodge No. 673 recently donated […]

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Oklahoma/U.S. - Lawton FFA and Lawton Masonic Lodge #183 to host Annual Pie Auction
05 Feb 2023

Oklahoma/U.S. – Lawton FFA and Lawton Masonic Lodge #183 to host Annual Pie Auction

(by Cade Taylor, ABC 7 NEWS, February 1, 2023)   The Lawton Masonic Lodge #183 and the Lawton FFA are […]

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Illinois/U.S. - NAACP President to Receive Masonic Honors
04 Feb 2023

Illinois/U.S. – NAACP President to Receive Masonic Honors

(by Steve Brandy, VCE, February 3, 2023)   Danville, IL, Feb. 3, 2023 – Danville’s NAACP President Edward J. Butler […]

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Essex/England - Headway Essex secures minibus thanks to Freemasons donation
03 Feb 2023

Essex/England – Headway Essex secures minibus thanks to Freemasons donation

(by Kerigh Palmer, Community News, 3 February 2023)   Essex Freemasons has donated £24,000 to help brain injury charity, Headway […]

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Michigan/U.S. - Person arrested after shooting at old Masonic Temple
02 Feb 2023

Mississippi/U.S. – Person arrested after shooting at old Masonic Temple

(by editorial board, WJTV 12 News, February 02,2023)   Officer Sam Brown with the Jackson Police Department (JPD) said the […]

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Wisconsin/U.S. - Merrill Freemasons donate fire suppression tool
01 Feb 2023

Wisconsin/U.S. – Merrill Freemasons donate fire suppression tool

(by Alicia Schumacher, 7WSAW-TV, February 1, 2023)   Lincoln County officials now have another new tool to fight fires. On […]

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Celebrating 300 Years Of The Anderson Constitutions
31 Jan 2023

Celebrating 300 Years Of The Anderson Constitutions

(by Middlesex Freemasons, Province of Middlesex, January 31, 2023)   The year 2023 will see the tercentenary year of the […]

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Ireland - Connaught Freemasons celebrate centenary
31 Jan 2023

East Somerset – Connaught Freemasons celebrate centenary

(by editorial board, The Midsomer Journal, 27th January 2023)   On Tuesday, 10th January 2023, Connaught Chapter No 3573 that […]

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Shropshire/England - Freemasons put disabled horse riders in the saddle with £10,000 grant
30 Jan 2023

Shropshire/England – Freemasons put disabled horse riders in the saddle with £10,000 grant

(by Mark Andrews, Express & Star, 30th January 2023)   A charity which encourages disabled and disadvantaged people to take […]

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Massachusetts/U.S. - Westfield Freemasons organize program to provide medical equipment free of charge
29 Jan 2023

Massachusetts/U.S. – Westfield Freemasons organize program to provide medical equipment free of charge

(by Glenn Kittle and Samantha O’Connor, WesternMass News, January 28, 2023)   In Westfield, the local Freemason chapter put together […]

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Washington State/U.S. - Port Angeles Masonic Lodge officers announced
28 Jan 2023

Washington State/U.S. – Port Angeles Masonic Lodge officers announced

(by editorial board, Peninsula Daily News, January 28, 2023 )   The Port Angeles Masonic Lodge #69 has elected new […]

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Missouri/U.S. - Rhodes honored on 60 years of Masonic service
27 Jan 2023

Missouri/U.S. – Rhodes honored on 60 years of Masonic service

(by editorial board, Wayne County Journal-Banner, January 19, 2023 )   On Thursday, January 12, Greenville Lodge No. 107 A.F. […]

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Alexandria’s GW Birthday Parade To Highlight 100 Years of Masonic Memorial
26 Jan 2023

Alexandria’s GW Birthday Parade To Highlight 100 Years of Masonic Memorial

(by Kevin Dauray, Zebra, January 26, 2023)   The George Washington Birthday Parade in Alexandria is scheduled for Monday, Feb. […]

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Peru - St. John’s Masonic Lodge to install officers Jan. 28
25 Jan 2023

Peru – St. John’s Masonic Lodge to install officers Jan. 28

(by Shaw Local News Network, News Tribune, January 22, 2023)   St. John’s Lodge No. 13 of Ancient Free and […]

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Northumberland/England - Morpeth Rugby Club boosted by donation from Freemasons
24 Jan 2023

Northumberland/England – Morpeth Rugby Club boosted by donation from Freemasons

(by Sports writer, Northumberland Gazette, 24th January 2023)   The installation was part of their recent clubhouse renovations, ensuring that […]

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Essex/England - Freemasons celebrate 150 years of Langthorne Lodge
23 Jan 2023

Essex/England – Freemasons celebrate 150 years of Langthorne Lodge

(by Nicola Lloyd, Community News, 23 January 2023)   Members of a Freemason lodge in Essex recently celebrated the 150th […]

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Devonshire/England - Paignton Freemasons donate £500 to support Torbay's Ukrainian community
22 Jan 2023

Devonshire/England – Paignton Freemasons donate £500 to support Torbay’s Ukrainian community

(by editorial board, Torbay Weekly, 17 January 2023)   Freemasons from Paignton’s Miles Coverdale Lodge have donated £500 to the […]

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Tennessee/U.S. - Jonesborough Masonic Lodge to celebrate 200 years of local history
21 Jan 2023

Tennessee/U.S. – Jonesborough Masonic Lodge to celebrate 200 years of local history

(by Robert Houk, Johnson City Press, January 21, 2023)   The Rhea Masonic Lodge No. 47 of the Free & […]

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Somerset/England - Freemasons donate to Red Cross to help Ukraine
20 Jan 2023

Somerset/England – Freemasons donate to Red Cross to help Ukraine

(by Amber Hill, Somerset County Gazette, 16th January 2023)   SOMERSET Freemasons have helped to support Ukrianian families by raising […]

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Northumberland/England - Freemasons donation to Morpeth Ruby Club
19 Jan 2023

Northumberland/England – Freemasons donation to Morpeth Ruby Club

(by Danielle Hicks, Community News, 19 January 2023)   A donation from Northumberland Freemasons has allowed Morpeth Rugby Club to […]

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North Carolina/U.S. - Round Peak Masonic Lodge installs officers
18 Jan 2023

North Carolina/U.S. – Round Peak Masonic Lodge installs officers

(by editorial board, Mount Airy News, January 12, 2023)   The Round Peak Masonic Lodge recently installed officers for 2023.Pictured […]

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Florida/U.S. - Grand Master of Cuba Defects to the U.S.
17 Jan 2023

Florida/U.S. – Grand Master of Cuba Defects to the U.S.

(by Christopher Hodapp, Freemasons for Dummies, January 05, 2023)   Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Cuba had just […]

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Yorkshire/England - Freemasons’ grants for Harrogate district charities totalling £94,000
16 Jan 2023

Yorkshire/England – Freemasons’ grants for Harrogate district charities totalling £94,000

(by Lucy Chappell, Harrogate Advertizer, 13th Jan 2023)   A total of 40 grants were distributed to organisations across Yorkshire, […]

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Texas/U.S. - Masonic Lodge in New Braunfels to host charity appraisal fair
15 Jan 2023

Texas/U.S. – Masonic Lodge in New Braunfels to host charity appraisal fair

(by Catherine Wilson, The Herald-Zeitung , Jan 11, 2023)   New Braunfels residents are cleaning out their homes in search […]

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Indiana/U.S. - Masons donate socks to Turning Point
14 Jan 2023

Indiana/U.S. – Masons donate socks to Turning Point

(by staff reports, kpc NEWS.com,January 15, 2023)   Angola Masonic Lodge No. 236 recently completed a community project of collecting […]

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Hampshire/England - Ukrainian refugees will be given a helping hand after a community foundation gave £35,000
13 Jan 2023

Hampshire/England – Ukrainian refugees will be given a helping hand after a community foundation gave £35,000

(by Joe Buncle, The News, 12th January 2023)   Projects which will benefit from the grant include humanitarian group Portsmouth […]

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England - Wigan Freemason takes on a 'three-hall walk' for The Brick
12 Jan 2023

England – Wigan Freemason takes on a ‘three-hall walk’ for The Brick

(by Sian Jones, Wigan Today, 12th January 2023)   Frank Highton decided to complete the three-hall walk to raise money […]

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Isle of Man/England - College given more than £3,000 by the Freemasons
11 Jan 2023

Isle of Man/England – College given more than £3,000 by the Freemasons

(by editorial board, Isle of Man Today, 9th January 2023 )   Isle of Man Freemasons presented a cheque for […]

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Scotland - Aberdeen charities get cash boost as freemasons support city causes
10 Jan 2023

Scotland – Aberdeen charities get cash boost as Freemasons support city causes

(by Jamie Saunderson, AberdeenLive, 9 January 2023)   The Lodge of Aberdeen No. 1 ter. handed £500 each to three […]

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Indiana/U.S. - Masonic lodges hold festive board
09 Jan 2023

Indiana/U.S. – Masonic lodges hold festive board

(by Staff Reports, KPC NEWS.com, January 6, 2023)   The Masonic Lodge in Spencerville Indiana, Concord Lodge No.556 hosted a […]

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The Times: ‘Dull’ masons in Scotland try to carve out more exciting future
08 Jan 2023

The Times: ‘Dull’ masons in Scotland try to carve out more exciting future

(by editorial board, The Times, 8th January 2023)   Their clandestine rules and rituals have long provoked fascination and speculation, […]

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Connecticut/U.S. - Fire at Ellington Masonic Lodge Under Investigation
07 Jan 2023

Connecticut/U.S. – Fire at Ellington Masonic Lodge Under Investigation

(by editorial board, CT, January 07, 2023)   An investigation is underway after a fire at a masonic lodge in […]

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Lincolnshire/England - 7,000 miles walk to raise £100,000 for Freemasons’ charity
06 Jan 2023

Lincolnshire/England – 7,000 miles walk to raise £100,000 for Freemasons’ charity

(by Rachel Armitage, Lincolnshire World, 6th January 2023)   Freemason Chris Jones, from Woodhall Spa, has set off on an […]

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Indiana/U.S - Angola Masonic Lodge installs officers for 2023
05 Jan 2023

Indiana/U.S – Angola Masonic Lodge installs officers for 2023

(by Staff Reports, kpc News.com, January 05, 2022)   Benton Davis was installed as Worshipful Master of Angola Masonic Lodge […]

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California/U.S. - Freemasons of Temecula Catalina Island Lodge Commemorate 101st Installation
04 Jan 2023

California/U.S. – Freemasons of Temecula Catalina Island Lodge Commemorate 101st Installation

(by Temecula Masonic Center, openPR, January 4, 2022)   The Temecula Catalina Island Lodge of Freemasons is excited to announce […]

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Somerset/England - Burnham-On-Sea Freemasons give £600 boost to bicycle recycling charity
03 Jan 2023

Somerset/England – Burnham-On-Sea Freemasons give £600 boost to bicycle recycling charity

(by editorial board, Burnham-On-Sea.com, 3rd January 2022)   Burnham-On-Sea Freemasons have presented a donation of £600 to a Somerset bicycle […]

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Gloucestershire/England - Freemasons chief Mark Smith visits Great Oaks Hospice
02 Jan 2023

Gloucestershire/England – Freemasons chief Mark Smith visits Great Oaks Hospice

(by Forester Reporter, The Forester, 19th December 2022)   MARK Smith, assistant head of Freemasonry in Gloucestershire, visited Coleford to […]

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Lincolnshire/England - Freemasons’ Welland Lodge backed The Lighthouse Project with pre-Christmas gift
31 Dec 2022

Lincolnshire/England – Freemasons’ Welland Lodge backed The Lighthouse Project with pre-Christmas gift

(by Duncan Browne, Spalding Today, 30 December 2022)   The Lighthouse Project received an early Christmas present courtesy of the […]

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New South Wales/Australia - Freemasons and Bulldogs raise $22,000 for kids in need
30 Dec 2022

New South Wales/Australia – Freemasons and Bulldogs raise $22,000 for kids in need

(by editorial board, Coast Community News, December 30, 2022)   Freemasons on the Central Coast and the Central Coast Bulldogs […]

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South Carolina/U.S. - Ninth Masonic District marks St. John's Day with service in Kingstree
29 Dec 2022

South Carolina/U.S. – Ninth Masonic District marks St. John’s Day with service in Kingstree

(by editorial board, The Sumter Item, December 28, 2022)   The Ninth Masonic District of the Jurisdiction of S.C. is […]

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Cumbria/England - Freemasons raise thousands to help unpaid carers
28 Dec 2022

Cumbria/England – Freemasons raise thousands to help unpaid carers

(by Filipa Gaspar, The Westmorland Gazette, 28th December 2022)   Members of Trinity Lodge in Kendal, part of the Cumberland […]

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Buckinghamshire/England - Judo club benefits from Freemasons Centenary Fund
27 Dec 2022

Buckinghamshire/England – Judo club benefits from Freemasons Centenary Fund

(by Danielle Hicks, Community News, 19 December 2022)   At the start of 2022, the Buckinghamshire Masonic Centenary Fund donated […]

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Illinois - U.S.Navy recruits hosted for Christmas Day at Masonic lodge
26 Dec 2022

Illinois – U.S.Navy recruits hosted for Christmas Day at Masonic lodge

(by Amanda Marrazzo, Northwest Herald, December 26, 2022)   About 50 recruits from the Great Lakes Naval Base were hosted […]

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Ohio/U.S. - Masonic volunteers distribute fruit baskets to the elderly for the holiday season
25 Dec 2022

Ohio/U.S. – Masonic volunteers distribute fruit baskets to the elderly for the holiday season

(by John Lovejoy, The Daily Jeff, December 24, 2022)   Members of the Masonic Volunteer Program from four Masonic Lodges, […]

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How the Freemasons influenced Iran’s modern history
24 Dec 2022

How the Freemasons influenced Iran’s modern history

(by Ali Ansari, The Spectator, 28 December 2022)   The political movement that led to Iran’s first constitution in 1906 […]

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Richmond/England - Freemasons bring festive cheer
23 Dec 2022

Richmond/England – Freemasons bring festive cheer

(by Joe Willis, Richmondshire Today, December 21, 2022)   Lennox Lodge Freemasons in Richmond have donated more than 250 presents […]

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Minnesota/U.S. - Crookston Freemasons and Shriners made multiple donations
22 Dec 2022

Minnesota/U.S. – Crookston Freemasons and Shriners made multiple donations

(by editorial board, KROX, December 21, 2022)   The Crookston Masonic Lodge and the Crookston Shriners made multiple donations this […]

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West Lancashire/England - Furness and South Lakeland Freemasons help food banks
21 Dec 2022

West Lancashire/England – Furness and South Lakeland Freemasons help food banks

(by Filipa Gaspar, The Mail, 19th December, 2022)   FREEMASONS from the Furness and South Lakeland Group are supporting the […]

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California/U.S. - Local Freemasons offer look inside La Jolla lodge as branch celebrates centennial
20 Dec 2022

California/U.S. – Local Freemasons offer look inside La Jolla lodge as branch celebrates centennial

(by Ashley Mackin-Solomon, La Jolla Light, December 18, 2022 )   Aside from their famous members throughout history — from […]

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Great Manchester/England - Rochdale District Freemasons donate Christmas hampers to Springhill Hospice
19 Dec 2022

Great Manchester/England – Rochdale District Freemasons donate Christmas hampers to Springhill Hospice

(by editorial board, Rochdale Online, 19 December 2022)   Members of the Rochdale District Freemasons have donated their annual Christmas […]

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Oklahoma/U.S. - Masonic lodges share the holiday spirit with donations to local veterans
18 Dec 2022

Oklahoma/U.S. – Masonic lodges share the holiday spirit with donations to local veterans

(by Marilyn Cater, abc 7 news, December 18, 2022)   Masonic lodges from across Oklahoma also shared the holiday spirit […]

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Texas/U.S. - After delay, Texas history play debuted for Masonic visitors
17 Dec 2022

Texas/U.S. – After delay, Texas history play debuted for Masonic visitors

(by Paula Allen, San Antonio Express-News, December 17, 2022)   This history play has some history of its own. Its […]

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Cambridgeshire/England - Freemasons sign Armed Forces Covenant
16 Dec 2022

Cambridgeshire/England – Freemasons sign Armed Forces Covenant

(by Katie Woodcock, ElyStandard, 5th December 2022)   Cambridgeshire Freemasons have signed the Armed Forces Covenant during a ceremony at […]

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Cambridgeshire / England - Freemasons donate £16,000 to foodbanks
15 Dec 2022

Cambridgeshire / England – Freemasons donate £16,000 to foodbanks

(by Louise Hepburn, Ely Standard, 15th December, 2022)   Masonic Lodges in Ely, March and Wisbech are among the contributors […]

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Texas/U.S. - Freemasons support youth and homeless
14 Dec 2022

Texas/U.S. – Freemasons support youth and homeless

(by staff report, SanBenito.com, December 13, 2022)   Members of Texas Masonic Lodge #46, located in San Juan Bautista, held […]

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West Lancashire/England - Freemasons welcome a new leader
13 Dec 2022

West Lancashire/England – Freemasons welcome a new leader

(by Sian Jones, Wigan Today, 8th Dec 2022)   Over 600 Freemasons from across West Lancashire, including Wigan Masons, gathered […]

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Illinois/U.S. - Freemasons Still Support Chicago Communities
12 Dec 2022

Illinois/U.S. – Freemasons Still Support Chicago Communities

(by Edward Robert McClelland, Chicago, December 9, 2022)   The ERIS Brewery & Cider House occupies an imposing four-story red […]

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Ontario/Canada - Masonic War Memorial vandalized in Malden Park
11 Dec 2022

Ontario/Canada – Masonic War Memorial vandalized in Malden Park

(by Gary Archibald, CTV News Windsor, December 9, 2022)   Efforts are underway to repair the Masonic Memorial in Malden […]

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Northern Ireland - Freemasons help to give children a Christmas to remember in Lapland
10 Dec 2022

Northern Ireland – Freemasons help to give children a Christmas to remember in Lapland

(by Valerie Martin, Northern Ireland World, 9th December 2022)   The lodge donated £2,750 to the Northern Ireland Children to […]

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Massachusetts/US - Israel Putnam Masonic Lodge Community Breakfast Buffet
08 Dec 2022

Massachusetts/US – Israel Putnam Masonic Lodge Community Breakfast Buffet

(by Adam Donaldson, Continental ENews, December 7, 2022)   On Saturday, December 10, 7:00-9:30am, the Continental Masonic Lodge will be […]

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Shropshire/England - Open day at Freemasons' lodge
07 Dec 2022

Shropshire/England – Open day at Freemasons’ lodge

(by Mark Andrews, Shropshire Star, 8th December, 2022)   A Freemasons’ lodge will open its doors to the public this […]

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Devonshire/England - Freemasons donate hundreds to help South West Blood Bikes
06 Dec 2022

Devonshire/England – Freemasons donate hundreds to help South West Blood Bikes

(by Lewis Clarke, DevonLive, 6 December 2022)   South West Blood Bikes have been given a £1,500 cash boost by […]

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Michigan/U.S. - Ithaca Freemasons lodge presents donation to Gratiot Emergency Services Authority
05 Dec 2022

Michigan/U.S. – Ithaca Freemasons lodge presents donation to Gratiot Emergency Services Authority

(by Sarah Wright , Morning Sun, December 2, 2022)   Masonic Worshipful Master Bill Syckle presented a donation to Gratiot […]

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Lincolnshire/England - Freemasons presents cheque to Grantham Museum
04 Dec 2022

Lincolnshire/England – Freemasons presents cheque to Grantham Museum

(by Katie Green, Grantham Journal, 04 December 2022)   The Grantham Freemasons recently presented a cheque to the museum. The […]

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West Lancashire/England - More than 600 Freemasons gathered at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool
03 Dec 2022

West Lancashire/England – More than 600 Freemasons gathered at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool

(by Tony Durkin, The Gazette, 2nd December 2022)   Mark Matthews, from Southport, became the leader of the 8,000 Freemasons […]

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03 Dec 2022

Wales – A grant of £36,000 from Monmouthshire Freemasons

(by editorial board, Abergadenny Chronicle, 1st December 2022)   A well overdue development means that up to 150 local children […]

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London/England - Programme of Christmas candlelight concerts at Freemasons Hall for the whole family to enjoy
30 Nov 2022

London/England – Programme of Christmas candlelight concerts at Freemasons Hall for the whole family to enjoy

(by Penny Coleman, Community News, 30 November 2022)   Get into the festive spirit by listening to some nostalgic Christmas […]

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Queensland/Australia - Rare visit to Masonic Centre
29 Nov 2022

Queensland/Australia – Rare visit to Masonic Centre

(by Matthew Pearce, CQToday, November 29, 2022)   Outsiders had a brief insight into the secretive world of the Freemasons […]

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New South Wales/Australia - Freemasons to the rescue
28 Nov 2022

New South Wales/Australia – Freemasons to the rescue

(by editorial board, Coast News Community, November 28, 2022)   Freemasons on the Central Coast (FoCC) have come to the […]

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Kent/England - Invite to see behind the scenes at Ramsgate Masonic Centre open day
27 Nov 2022

Kent/England – Invite to see behind the scenes at Ramsgate Masonic Centre open day

(by Kathy Bailes, The Isle of Thanet News, November 26, 2022)   Ramsgate Masonic Centre will be opening its doors […]

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Victoria/Australia/Freemasons’ support for flood recovery could reach $1m
26 Nov 2022

Victoria/Australia – Freemasons’ support for flood recovery could reach $1m

(by Murray Silby, Shepparton News, November 25, 2022)   Freemasons Victoria says it could contribute up to $1 million to […]

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Sovereign Grand Commander shares a special Thanksgiving message to all Freemasons
25 Nov 2022

Sovereign Grand Commander shares a special Thanksgiving message to all Freemasons

(by Scottish Rite Freemasonry, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, SJ-USA, November 23, 2022)   Scottish Rite, SJ-USA Grand Commander James D. […]

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New York State/U.S. - Masonic Lodge will serve 2,000 free chicken dinners
24 Nov 2022

New York State/U.S. – Masonic Lodge will serve 2,000 free chicken dinners

(by Ginny Kropf, OrleansHUB.com, 20 November 2022)   The Royal Body Shop Outreach Ministries is partnering with the Renovation Masonic […]

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Delaware/U.S. - Masonic Charities of grants $53,500 to Delaware non-profits
23 Nov 2022

Delaware/U.S. – Masonic Charities of grants $53,500 to Delaware non-profits

(by editorial board, Bay to Bay News, November 22, 2022)   Masonic Charities of Delaware continues its support for local […]

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Australia - Shepparton war hero awarded long service award for his work with the Freemasons
22 Nov 2022

Australia – Shepparton war hero awarded long service award for his work with the Freemasons

(by Patrick Morrow, Shepparton News, November 20, 2022)   Shepparton resident and World War II veteran Harvey Bawden received a […]

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Oxfordshire/England - Freemasons Present Donation to Bluebells
21 Nov 2022

Oxfordshire/England – Freemasons Present Donation to Bluebells

(by editorial board, Henley Herald, 20th November 2022)   Thames Lodge Freemasons presented a donation of £2,000 to Bluebells Day […]

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Cumbria/England - Working Freemason lodge celebrates 150th anniversary
20 Nov 2022

Cumbria/England – Working Freemason lodge celebrates 150th anniversary

(by Brandon Mawson, News and Star, 19th November 2022)   It held a special meeting on November 12 to celebrate […]

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Bermuda - Freemasons Donate To PALS & Vision Bermuda
19 Nov 2022

Bermuda – Freemasons Donate To PALS & Vision Bermuda

(by editorial board, Bernews, November 17, 2022)   Members of the Executive of The Freemasons’ Fund For Bermuda [FFFB] representing […]

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Lincolnshire/England - Long Sutton Hockey Club gets £500 from freemasons
18 Nov 2022

Lincolnshire/England – Long Sutton Hockey Club gets £500 from freemasons

(by Duncan Browne , Spalding Today, 18 November 2022)   The Saint Mary lodge of Freemasons has presented Long Sutton […]

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Louisiana/U.S. - Golf tournament raises money for Masonic Lodge in Jackson
17 Nov 2022

Louisiana/U.S. – Golf tournament raises money for Masonic Lodge in Jackson

(by editorial board, The Advocate, November 16, 2022)   St. Albans Masonic Lodge held its sixth golf tournament Oct. 29 […]

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Devonshire/England - Freemasons give Exe Valley Market Bus £5,000 cash boost
16 Nov 2022

Devonshire/England – Freemasons give Exe Valley Market Bus £5,000 cash boost

(by Lewis Clarke, DevonLive, 14th November 2022)   enerous Masons have helped a community bus service towards a £50,000 target […]

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North Carolina/U.S. - Police asking for public assistance after Masonic Lodge vandalized in Boone
15 Nov 2022

North Carolina/U.S. – Police asking for public assistance after Masonic Lodge vandalized in Boone

(by News Staff, WSOCTV.com, November 12, 2022)   The Snow Masonic Lodge in Boone reported damage to its property on […]

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14 Nov 2022

Texas/U.S. – Cracking the code: A trip to Waco reveals not-so-secret history of Masons in Texas

(by Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, November 14, 2022)   These days, there isn’t much secrecy about the Grand Lodge of […]

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New Zealand - Freemasons Special Olympics National Summer Games
13 Nov 2022

New Zealand – Freemasons Special Olympics National Summer Games

(by editorial board, Waikato Herald, 8 November 2022)   Thousands of Special Olympics athletes, coaches, volunteers and supporters from all […]

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Derbyshire/England - Life-changing Buxton charity honoured with award from Freemasons
12 Nov 2022

Derbyshire/England – Life-changing Buxton charity honoured with award from Freemasons

(by Ed Dingwall, Buxton Advertiser, 8th Nov 2022)   The Zink Project was one of 16 county charities celebrated at […]

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Southern India - Freemasons lodge marks 50 yrs
11 Nov 2022

Southern India – Freemasons lodge marks 50 yrs

(by Team Metrolife, Deccan Herald, November 10, 2022)   Lodge Sainik 196 GLI of Bengaluru celebrated its golden jubilee recently. […]

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Somerset/England - Redfield Road Wives Group: Freemasonry over time
10 Nov 2022

Somerset/England – Redfield Road Wives Group: Freemasonry over time

(by editorial board, Journal, 6th November 2022)   During the evening of Wednesday, 26th October forty members of the Redfield […]

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Texas/U.S. - Masonic Lodge In Copperas Cove Recognizes Two Law Enforcement Officers At Respect For Rule Of Law Ceremony
09 Nov 2022

Texas/U.S. – Respect For Rule Of Law Masonic Ceremony

(by Brittany Fholer, Copperas Cover Leader Press, November 2, 2022)   Mt. Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 595 of Copperas Cove […]

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New York/U.S. - Renovation work continues at historic Masonic temple
08 Nov 2022

New York/U.S. – Renovation work continues at historic Masonic temple

(by Chris Brock/Watertown Daily Times, NNY 360, November 7, 2022)   A mini excavator removes part of the steps as […]

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North Carolina/U.S. - Officials suspect fire intentionally set at Oak Island Masonic Lodge
07 Nov 2022

North Carolina/U.S. – Officials suspect fire intentionally set at Oak Island Masonic Lodge

(by Mara McJilton, West 6 News, November 7, 2022)   The Oak Island Fire Department responded to a call about […]

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Louisiana/U.S. - Restoration underway on Masonic Lodge in Garyville
06 Nov 2022

Louisiana/U.S. – Restoration underway on Masonic Lodge in Garyville

(by Brooke Robichaux, L’Observateur, November 5, 2022)   When Jimmy Lewis’ wife texted him a picture of a dilapidated Masonic […]

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India - Freemasons lodge celebrates 100 years of service
05 Nov 2022

Southern India – Freemasons lodge celebrates 100 years of service

(by Asra Mavad, Deccan Herald, November 06, 2022)   The Lodge Star of the South No 101, one of the […]

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Staffordshire/England - Stourbridge Freemasons host open day to dispel secrecy myth
04 Nov 2022

Staffordshire/England – Stourbridge Freemasons host open day to dispel secrecy myth

(by Bev Holder, Stourbridge News, 4th November 2022)   The Freemasons, often described as a secret society, will be opening […]

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Philippines - Night of universal brotherhood for Freemasons
03 Nov 2022

Philippines – Night of universal brotherhood for Freemasons

(by That Mangalino, philtimes, 12 October 2022)   Last October 8th, the Plaridel Lodge 1893 installed Brother Warren Ribates, as […]

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Pennsylvania/U.S. - Hoyt Exhibit Unveils Secrets, Symbols of Masons, Odd Fellows
02 Nov 2022

Pennsylvania/U.S. – Hoyt Exhibit Unveils Secrets, Symbols of Masons, Odd Fellows

(by staff, The Business Journal, November 1, 2022)   Secret Societies or Societies of Secrets? Arts & Education at the […]

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Tennessee/U.S. - Suspected arson fire destroys Masonic Lodge
01 Nov 2022

Tennessee/U.S. – Suspected arson fire destroys Masonic Lodge

(by Jan Runions, Claiborne Progress, October 31, 2022)   A Masonic Lodge with a long, rich history in Claiborne County […]

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Arizona/U.S. - White River Lodge #62 Awards Inaugural Scholarship
31 Oct 2022

Arizona/U.S. – White River Lodge #62 Awards Inaugural Scholarship

(by editorial board, Northland Pioneer College, October 21, 2022)   In August of this year, White River Lodge #62, under […]

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BC & Yukon/Canada - Long-time Freemasons honoured by peers
30 Oct 2022

BC & Yukon/Canada – Long-time Freemasons honoured by peers

(by Ian Cobb, e-know.ca, October 29, 2022)   The Freemasons of this district recently were honoured by the official visit […]

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Berkshire/England - Freemasons make £60,000 donation for Roald Dahl specialist nurse
29 Oct 2022

Berkshire/England – Freemasons make £60,000 donation for Roald Dahl specialist nurse

(by Jake Clothier, RDG.Today, October 29, 2022)   A charity grant will see specialist nursing care provided for more than […]

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28 Oct 2022

U.S. – Neobank aims to crack the code of finance for Freemasons

(by October 26, 2022, American Banker, Miriam Cross)   Jonathan Gatlin wanted to start a bank for freemasons 10 years […]

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Massachusetts/U.S. - The Masonic Temple of Boston opens its doors to the public
27 Oct 2022

Massachusetts/U.S. – The Masonic Temple of Boston opens its doors to the public

(by Karenna Umscheid, The Berkeley Beacon, October 26, 2022)   The Masonic Temple of Boston, located on the corner of […]

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Sussex/England - Eastbourne hearing charity receives cheque from Freemason group
26 Oct 2022

Sussex/England – Eastbourne hearing charity receives cheque from Freemason group

(by India Wentworth, SussesWorld, October 24, 2022)   An Eastbourne- based charity working to supporting deaf and hard of hearing […]

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History of Yesterday: 10 Surprising Reasons Presidents Joined Freemasonry
25 Oct 2022

History of Yesterday: 10 Surprising Reasons Presidents Joined Freemasonry

(by Jay Krasnow, History of Yesterday, September 26, 2022 )   Fourteen presidents have been Freemasons, a society that seeks […]

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California/U.S. - Business networking continues at Masonic Lodge Thursday
24 Oct 2022

California/U.S. – Business networking continues at Masonic Lodge Thursday

(by Dave Gowan, Daily News, October 24, 2022)   Good Morning, Red Bluff will be at Red Bluff Masons 7:50-9 […]

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23 Oct 2022

North Dakota/U.S. – Minot Masonic Center to dedicate Shriners statue

(by Jennifer Brodal , Minot Daily News, October 21, 2022)   The Minot Masonic Center, located at 2524 E. Burdick […]

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Victoria/Australia - Freemasons Buningyong United Lodge donate Crewswick Woolen Mill blankets
22 Oct 2022

Victoria/Australia – Freemasons Buningyong United Lodge donate Crewswick Woolen Mill blankets

(by Nieve Walton, The Courier, October 23 2022)   The partnership between the Freemasons and Uniting Care has lasted for […]

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Massachusetts/U.S. - Martha’s Vineyard Freemasons Open House
21 Oct 2022

Massachusetts/U.S. – Martha’s Vineyard Freemasons Open House

(by Barry Stringfellow, Vineyard Gazette, October 20, 2022)   You know about Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride, but you probably […]

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Spain - Masonic Donation helps Poppy Ball to raise 1800 euro
20 Oct 2022

Spain – Masonic Donation helps Poppy Ball to raise 1800 euro

(by editorial board, the le@der, October 20, 2022)   The Orihuela Costa and District Branch of the RBL finally managed […]

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Wisconsin/U.S. - Waukesha Masonic Lodge celebrates 170 years
19 Oct 2022

Wisconsin/U.S. – Waukesha Masonic Lodge celebrates 170 years

(by Faith Rae, The Freeman, October 18, 2022)   The Waukesha Masonic Lodge #37, chartered in 1852, has been serving […]

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Isle of Man/England - Masons raise money forcharity in Freddie’s memory
18 Oct 2022

Isle of Man/Great Britain – Masons raise money for charity in Freddie’s memory

(by Courier Reporter, Isle of Man Today, 17th October 2022)   The Isle of Man Freemasons has presented a cheque […]

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Wisconsin/U.S. - Union Grove Masonic Temple donates Fire Suppression Tool to Racine County Sheriff’s Office
17 Oct 2022

Wisconsin/U.S. – Masonic Temple donates Fire Suppression Tool to Sheriff’s Office

(by Journal Times staff, The Journal Times, October 17, 2022)   Union Grove — The Racine County Sheriff’s Office squad […]

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Trinidad & Tobago - Freemasons help Chaguanas mom of two
16 Oct 2022

Trinidad & Tobago – Freemasons help Chaguanas mom of two

(by Shastri Boodan, Trinidad & Tobago Guardian, October 15, 2022)   Chaguanas resident Charmaine Sahadeo received a much-needed fan and […]

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Oklahoma/U.S. - 100-year-old time capsule opened at the former Masonic Temple
15 Oct 2022

Oklahoma/U.S. – 100-year-old time capsule opened at the former Masonic Temple

(by Jana Hayes, Oklahoman, October 15, 2022)   A century after a time capsule was buried behind the cornerstone of […]

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Massachusetts/U.S. - Haverhill Freemasons Host Diaper Drive at Open House Saturday
14 Oct 2022

Massachusetts/U.S. – Haverhill Freemasons Host Diaper Drive at Open House Saturday

(by Megan Hemenway, Wavelengths 97,9 , October 12, 2022)   Haverhill Freemasons are partnering with Anchor of Hope Diaper Bank […]

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Ohio/U.S. - Freemasons: Known for public service, entertainment, charity for more than 200 years
13 Oct 2022

Ohio/U.S. – Freemasons: Known for public service, entertainment, charity for more than 200 years

(by Tom Matowitz, FreshWater, October 13, 2022)   Freemasons, the oldest fraternal organization in the world that is committed to […]

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Texas/U.S. - San Saba Masonic Bodies Walk of Honor
12 Oct 2022

Texas/U.S. – San Saba Masonic Bodies Walk of Honor

(by News Staff, San Saba News & Star, October 12, 2022)   San Saba Eastern Star Chapter 191 is sponsoring […]

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Philippines - Masonic Lodge 419 invites fun runners to join a charitable race on Oct. 16
11 Oct 2022

Philippines – Masonic Lodge 419 invites fun runners to join a charitable race on Oct. 16

(by Glendale G. Rosal, CDN, October 11,2022)   Cebu city, Philippines — Masonic Lodge 419 is calling out on Cebuano […]

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Pakistan - flood victims receive £30,000 for clean water and tents
10 Oct 2022

Pakistan – flood victims receive £30,000 for clean water and tents

(by Newsdesk, Charity Today, 10th October 2022)   Thousands of people who have had their lives devastated by the unprecedented […]

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Massachusetts/U.S. - Freemasons Lodge Open House
09 Oct 2022

Massachusetts/U.S. – Freemasons Lodge Open House

(by John Toto, Patch, October 15, 2022)   On Saturday October 15th, Joseph Warren-Soley Lodge located at 181 Lincoln Road […]

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Ohio/U.S. - Greenville Masonic Lodge 143, under grandstand since 1972
08 Oct 2022

Ohio/U.S. – Greenville Masonic Lodge 143, under grandstand since 1972

(by Abigail Miller, Darke County NOW, September 8, 2022)   The Greenville Masonic Lodge No. 143 has worked under the […]

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07 Oct 2022

New Delhi/India – Trees lined in Freemason symbol form hide in plain view on Central Vista

(by Soumya Pillai, Hindustan Times, Oct 07, 2022)   The 12 Bistendu (Bombay Ebony) trees stand out on Vijay Chowk, […]

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Northern Ireland - Freemasons set sights on new Co Antrim headquarters
06 Oct 2022

Northern Ireland – Freemasons set sights on new Co Antrim headquarters

(by Valerie Martin, Northern Ireland World, 6th October 2022)   The Provincial Grand Lodge of Antrim is spearheading the project […]

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Nebraska/U.S. - Masonic cornerstone ceremony is Sept. 24 at MMI
05 Oct 2022

Nebraska/U.S. – Masonic cornerstone ceremony is Sept. 24 at MMI

(by Jeff Robb, UNMC strategic communications, University of Nebraska Medical Center, September 22, 2022)   The Masonic Grand Lodge of […]

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Scotland - Stonehouse groups benefit from generosity of village's Freemasons
04 Oct 2022

Scotland – Stonehouse groups benefit from generosity of village’s Freemasons

(by Ross Thomson, Daily Record, 3rd October 2022)   Four Stonehouse groups benefited from the generosity of the village’s Masonic […]

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Minnesota/U.S. - Three UMN Crookston students earn Masonic Lodge scholarship
03 Oct 2022

Minnesota/U.S. – Three UMN Crookston students earn Masonic Lodge scholarship

(by Jess Bengtson, University of Minnesota Crookston, September 9, 2022)   Crookston Masonic Lodge recently awarded three University of Minnesota […]

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Shropshire/England - Funny handshakes? Secret signs? Freemasons open up to the public
02 Oct 2022

Shropshire/England – Funny handshakes? Secret signs? Freemasons open up to the public

(by Mark Andrews, Shropshire Star, September 22, 2022)   What does Freemasonry mean to you? Funny handshakes and secret signs? […]

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Texas/U.S. - Masonic Lodge honors longtime Masons
01 Oct 2022

Texas/U.S. – Masonic Lodge honors longtime Masons

(by David J. Hardin, Cove Herald, September 29, 2022)   Mt. Hiram Masonic Lodge #595 in Copperas Cove took time […]

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California/U.S. - Masons Surpass $1 Million in Donations to Junior Giants
30 Sep 2022

California/U.S. – Masons Surpass $1 Million in Donations to Junior Giants

(by Masons of California, yahoo! finance, September 29, 2022)   Building on more than a decade of partnership with the […]

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Missouri/U.S. - Winter coats donated through local Masonic lodge, state group
29 Sep 2022

Missouri/U.S. – Winter coats donated through local Masonic lodge, state group

(by editorial board, Gasconade County Republican, September 28, 2022)   Cletus Rademacher, Worshipful Master of the Owensville Masonic Lodge, helps […]

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Nigeria - Freemasons inaugurate water project in Calabar
28 Sep 2022

Nigeria – Freemasons inaugurate water project in Calabar

(by Nsa Gil, Calabar, The Nation, September 27, 2022)   Calabar Lodge 3434EC on the roll of The United Grand […]

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Florida/U.S. - Hernando County Freemasons plan open house and craft show
27 Sep 2022

Florida/U.S. – Hernando County Freemasons plan open house and craft show

(by Megan Hussey, Hernando Sun, September 22, 2022)   Those creators of crafts and practical arts in this area will […]

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Cambridgeshire/England - £660 donation from freemasons will help support young people
26 Sep 2022

Cambridgeshire/England – £660 donation from freemasons will help support young people

(by Katie Woodcock, Ely Standard, September 23, 2022)   Young people in Cambridgeshire will continue to receive free, confidential and […]

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Florida/U.S. - Masonic Brethren pay their respects to Pinellas deputy killed in hit-and-run
25 Sep 2022

Florida/U.S. – Masonic Brethren pay their respects to Pinellas deputy killed in hit-and-run

(by Russell Falcon, THEHITC, September 23, 2022)   PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Members of the Safety Harbor Masonic Fraternity […]

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Michigan/U.S. - Detroit Masonic Temple celebrates 100 years since massive cornerstone ceremony
24 Sep 2022

Michigan/U.S. – Detroit Masonic Temple celebrates 100 years since massive cornerstone ceremony

(by Candice Williams, The Detroit News, September 24, 2022)   Detroit — One hundred years ago, about 200,000 people gathered […]

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23 Sep 2022

South Wales – Monmouthshire Freemasons backing South Wales Health & Care Awards

(by David Williams, South Wales Argus, 20th September 2022)   MONMOUTHSHIRE Freemasons will once again be throwing their weight behind […]

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Washington State/U.S. - San Juan Masonic Lodge fundraises for wheelchair van
22 Sep 2022

Washington State/U.S. – San Juan Islands Masonic Lodge fundraises for wheelchair van

(by editorial board, The Journal of the San Juan Islands, September 22, 2022)   The Masonic Lodge is having a […]

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Ontario/Canada - The Bancroft Masonic Lodge has new officers
21 Sep 2022

Ontario/Canada – The Bancroft Masonic Lodge has new officers

(by Kristena Schutt-Moore, Bancroft This Week, September 20, 2022)   The Bancroft Masonic Lodge has started to meet once again […]

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Cumbria/England - St Michael's lodge Freemasons celebrate 50th anniversary
20 Sep 2022

Cumbria/England – St Michael’s lodge Freemasons celebrate 50th anniversary

(by Brandon Mawson, News & Star, 19th September 2022)   Cumbria Freemasons have this week celebrated the anniversary of one […]

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Our So-Called Knowledge (The Midnight Freemasons)
19 Sep 2022

Our So-Called Knowledge (The Midnight Freemasons)

(by WB Darin A. Lahners, The Midnight Freemasons, September 2022)   As much as I preach about the evils of […]

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Cambridgeshire/England - Local legends: St Neots residents thank 'amazing' Freemason
18 Sep 2022

Cambridgeshire/England – Local legends: St Neots residents thank ‘amazing’ Freemason

(by Joanna Taylor, CambridgeshireLive, 17 September 2022)   When I started searching for local legends in St Neots, one name […]

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South Australia - Freemasons donate $18,700 to new Stokes Bay Community Hall project on Kangaroo Island
17 Sep 2022

South Australia – Freemasons donate $18,700 to new Stokes Bay Community Hall project on Kangaroo Island

(by editorial board, The Islander, September 16 2022)   Freemasons on Kangaroo Island are working with the community of Stokes […]

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Indiana/U.S. - Kemper’s Standard of Honor Sword presented to Masonic Lodge of Boonville
16 Sep 2022

Indiana/U.S. – Kemper’s Standard of Honor Sword presented to Masonic Lodge of Boonville

(by editorial board, Boonville Daily News, September 16, 2022)   Kemper’s Standard of Honor Sword was returned to its home […]

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Illinois/U.S. - Masonic Founders’ Day and Open House Celebration
15 Sep 2022

Illinois/U.S. – Masonic Founders’ Day and Open House Celebration

(by Steve Brandy, VCF, September 13, 2022)   If you have ever wanted to learn more about Freemasonry and the […]

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Cambridgeshire/England - Jim thanked by emergency staff for delivery of hospital teddy bears
14 Sep 2022

Cambridgeshire/England – Jim thanked by emergency staff for delivery of hospital teddy bears

(by Katie Woodcock, Wisbech Standard, September 14, 2022)   A Cambridgeshire freemason who has led the delivery of thousands of […]

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Mexico - Historians in Mexico and beyond believe it had a significant influence on the nation's political life
13 Sep 2022

Mexico – Historians in Mexico and beyond believe it had a significant influence on the nation’s political life

(by Sheryl Losser, Mexico News Daily, June 8, 2022)   Is Freemasonry’s role in Mexican history a secret in plain […]

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Spain - Costa Blanca’s Quesada Freemasons raise money for food bank charities
12 Sep 2022

Spain – Costa Blanca’s Quesada Freemasons raise money for food bank charities

(by Anna Ellis, EuroWeekly News, 12 September 2022)   On Saturday, September 3, the local Freemason’s Lodge, Caledonia Lodge number […]

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Kentucky/U.S. - Preserving the Groundwork - new locally produced documentary
11 Sep 2022

Kentucky/U.S. – Preserving the Groundwork – new locally produced documentary

(by Tanzi Merritt, Smiley Pete Publishing, September 2, 2022)   New locally produced documentary sheds light on traditions associated with […]

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The truth behind Freemasonry in Indonesia
10 Sep 2022

The truth behind Freemasonry in Indonesia

(by Sylviana Hamdani , The Jakarta Post, June 21, 2022)   Many mysteries surround Freemasonry. The reportedly secret society has […]

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Statement of the United Grand Lodge of England
09 Sep 2022

Statement of the United Grand Lodge of England

(by United Grand Lodge of England, ugle.org.uk, 9th September 2022)   It was with the greatest sadness that the United […]

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Queen Elizabeth II, Patroness of British Freemasonry, has died
08 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II, Patroness of British Freemasonry, has died

(by editorial board, BBC, 8th September 2022)   Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged […]

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Argentina - Freemasons want to put NFTs to philanthropic work
07 Sep 2022

Argentina – Freemasons want to put NFTs to philanthropic work

(by Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph, September 6, 2022)   The Argentine Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons is jumping into […]

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Argentina - Freemasons Will Launch NFT Collection On Ethereum
06 Sep 2022

Argentina – Freemasons Will Launch NFT Collection On Ethereum

(by .dailycoin, investing.com, Sep 06, 2022)   The Argentine Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons announced the launch of […]

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Argentina - Saint Martin and Freemasonry: How Did the Country Fathers Come to the Lodge?
05 Sep 2022

Argentina – Saint Martin and Freemasonry: How Did the Country Fathers Come to the Lodge?

(by editorial board, Nation World News Desk, September 5, 2022)   The reality of the River Plate in 1778 was […]

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Hampshire/England - Freemasons raise £1.3m for charity - with help from The News in Portsmouth
04 Sep 2022

Hampshire/England – Freemasons raise £1.3m for charity – with help from The News in Portsmouth

(by Mark Waldron, The News, 11th August 2022)   A fundraising partnership to hand out cash grants to community causes […]

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So far in 2022, the Freemasons have donated over £1 million to the Ukraine refugee appeal
03 Sep 2022

So far in 2022, the Freemasons have donated over £1 million to the Ukraine refugee appeal

(by Charlotte Regen, MyLondon, September 2, 2022)   So far in 2022, the Freemasons have donated over £1 million to […]

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Belgium - Who’d be a Freemason?
02 Sep 2022

Belgium – Who’d be a Freemason?

(by Paul Meller, The Brussels Times, 24 August 2022)   Seven starving Belgian political prisoners sat around a table in […]

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Oregon/U.S. - Eugene Masonic Cemetery now accredited as an arboretum
01 Sep 2022

Oregon/U.S. – Eugene Masonic Cemetery now accredited as an arboretum

(by Brian Bull, KLCC, August 30, 2022 )   Earlier this year, we reported on the Eugene Masonic Cemetery applying […]

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30 Aug 2022

Georgia/U.S – Roger Leggett of Chad’s Bracket Receives Silver Coin from Grand Master

(by Jolee Parker Kitchen, The Dallas New Era, 28 August 2022)   At the July 26th meeting of the Beulah […]

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Grantham Freemasons’ Hall on Chambers Street
29 Aug 2022

Lincolnshire/England – Grantham Freemasons’ Hall on Chambers Street

(by Matthew Taylor, Grantham Journal, 28 August 2022)   A hall that houses Freemasons’ meetings will open to the public […]

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Wisconsin/U.S. - Viroqua's Masonic Building turns 100
28 Aug 2022

Wisconsin/U.S. – Viroqua’s Masonic Building turns 100

(by Angie Cina, Vernon County Times, August 28, 2022)   The Masonic Building in downtown Viroqua was rededicated, Saturday, Aug. […]

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Northumberland/England - Freemason funds help children learn about farming and rural life
27 Aug 2022

Northumberland/England – Freemason funds help children learn about farming and rural life

(by Ian Smith, Northumberland Gazette, 26th August 2022)   Northumberland Freemasons, via the Richard Henry Holmes Masonic Benevolent Fund, donated […]

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Victoria/Australia - Freemasons’ $60,000 donation a big lift for men’s health in GV
26 Aug 2022

Victoria/Australia – Freemasons’ $60,000 donation a big lift for men’s health in GV

(by Murray Silby, Shepparton News, August 26, 2022)   The Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch has been buoyed by a $60,000 […]

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Lancashire/England - Preston’s Freemasons give over 40,00 teddy bears to children in A&E
25 Aug 2022

Lancashire/England – Preston’s Freemasons give over 40,00 teddy bears to children in A&E

(by Heather Koernich , Blog Preston, 24th August, 2022)   Freemasons charity Teddies for Loving Care (TLC) was founded 21 […]

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South Australia - Port Pirie Freemasons contribute thousands of dollars towards cost of seniors' bus
24 Aug 2022

South Australia – Port Pirie Freemasons contribute thousands of dollars towards cost of seniors’ bus

(by Greg Mayfield, The Recorder, August 10 2022)   A new bus will give senior citizens a “helping hand”, thanks […]

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23 Aug 2022

Somerset/England – Freemasons boost Minehead lifeboat appeal

(by Lifeboats News Release, Lifeboats, 23 August 2022)   Members of the Richard Huish Lodge visited the station on Sunday […]

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Pembrokeshire/Wales - Master of Tenby Freemasons presents donation to charity close to his heart
22 Aug 2022

Pembrokeshire/Wales – Master of Tenby Freemasons presents donation to charity close to his heart

(by Paul Evans, Tenby Observer, 21st August 2022 )   The tradition at the annual installation meeting of Tenby Freemasons […]

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Northumberland/England - Cadets march on thanks to Freemasons
21 Aug 2022

Northumberland/England – Cadets march on thanks to Freemasons

(by Ian Smith, Northumberland Gazette, 15th August 2022)   The £6,000 grant from Northumberland Freemasons allowed 40 cadets, with supporting […]

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Missouri/U.S. - Shriners parade with style in downtown St. Louis
20 Aug 2022

Missouri/U.S. – Shriners parade with style in downtown St. Louis

(by Laurie Skrivan, St. Louis post-Dispatch, Aug 17, 2022)   Members of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine […]

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Georgia/U.S. - Masonic award presented to Greg Route
19 Aug 2022

Georgia/U.S. – Masonic award presented to Greg Route

(by Editorial Board, The Era-Leader, AUGUST 17, 2022 )   Masonic District #2 Deputy Grand Master Morris Evans (right) is […]

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Essex/England - Freemasons celebrate raising £5.4m with Bocking ball
18 Aug 2022

Essex/England – Freemasons celebrate raising £5.4m with Bocking ball

(by George Ware, Braintree & Witham Times, 13th August 2022)   The Freemasons have celebrated raising millions for charity by […]

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Fox Nation's new special 'Freemasons: A Society of Secrets'
17 Aug 2022

Fox Nation’s new special ‘Freemasons: A Society of Secrets’

(by Amy Nelson, Fox News, August 15, 2022)   The secret society of Freemasons, dating back to the 14th century, […]

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The Chatter Podcast: Freemasonry and Conspiracism with John Dickie
16 Aug 2022

The Chatter Podcast: Freemasonry and Conspiracism with John Dickie

(by David Priess, Lawfare, June 16, 2022,)   Freemasonry for centuries has been more influential than any other known secret […]

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Kent/England - Inside a Freemasons - as members speak of myths and initiation ceremonies
15 Aug 2022

Kent/England – Inside a Freemasons – as members speak of myths and initiation ceremonies

(by Jack Dyson, KentOnline, 13 August 2022)   Funny handshakes, satanic rituals and dodgy back-scratching – they’re the things that […]

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Israel - Newly-elected Grand Master offers rake peek into Israeli Freemasonry
14 Aug 2022

Israel – Newly-elected Grand Master offers rake peek into Israeli Freemasonry

(by Eyal Levi, Israel Hayom, 08.04.2022)   With over 15,000 members, Israel’s lodges follow and honor the best of Freemason […]

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East Kent/England - Photos: Open day at Margate’s Masonic centre Union Lodge
13 Aug 2022

East Kent/England – Photos: Open day at Margate’s Masonic centre Union Lodge

(by Kathy Bailes, theisleofthanetnews.com, August 13, 2022)   Freemasons in Margate opened the doors to their venue this month to […]

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Pennsylvania/U.S. - Masonic Village of Sewickley offers college scholarships to its dining room servers
12 Aug 2022

Pennsylvania/U.S. – Masonic Village of Sewickley offers college scholarships to its dining room servers

(by Tribune-Review, SEWICKLEY HERALD, August 12, 2022)   Faced with staff shortages affecting the food services industry as a whole, […]

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Essex/England - Epping Forest Freemasons celebrate a century of giving to charity
11 Aug 2022

Essex/England – Epping Forest Freemasons celebrate a century of giving to charity

(by In Your Area, Community News, 10 August 2022)   The members of Epping Forest Lodge No. 4263 which meets […]

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Pennsylvania/U.S. - Reading Scottish Rite Cathedral Damaged By Fire
10 Aug 2022

Pennsylvania/U.S. – Reading Scottish Rite Cathedral Damaged By Fire

(by Christopher Hodapp, Freemasons for Dummies, August 09, 2022)   West Reading fire officials are investigating a suspicious overnight blaze […]

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Washington State/U.S. - Masonic Lodge to host swap meet, car and bike show
09 Aug 2022

Washington State/U.S. – Masonic Lodge to host swap meet, car and bike show

(by editorial board, Peninsula Daily News, August 9, 2022)   Masonic Lodge #69 will host a swap meet and a […]

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Nagpur/India - Open house at Freemasons Hall on Sunday
08 Aug 2022

Nagpur/India – Open house at Freemasons Hall on Sunday

(by editorial board, India Times, August 6, 2022)   The doors of Freemasons Hall at Masonic Lodge, Civil Lines, will […]

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Washington State/U.S. - Community supporters rally at Des Moines City Hall to preserve historic Masonic Home
07 Aug 2022

Washington State/U.S. – Community supporters rally at Des Moines City Hall to preserve historic Masonic Home

(by Scott Schaefer, The Waterland Blog, August 5, 2022)   A grassroots coalition of around 50 community supporters, history buffs […]

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Norfolk/England - 'Gamechanger' lifeboat funded by Freemasons enters service
06 Aug 2022

Norfolk/England – ‘Gamechanger’ lifeboat funded by Freemasons enters service

(by Stuart Anderson, North Norfolk News, August 3, 2022)   Saving lives at sea has just been made a lot […]

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Minnesota/U.S. - Chip for Charity Raises $100,000 for M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital
05 Aug 2022

Minnesota/U.S. – Chip for Charity Raises $100,000 for M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital

(by Jennifer Lewerenz, EL-JAY, August 5, 2022)   More than $100,000 will be given to the M Health Fairview Masonic […]

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04 Aug 2022

Montana/U.S. – Magone inducted into Masonic Hall of Fame

(by Monte Turner, Mineral Independent, August 3, 2022 )   Mountain Lodge No. 110 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of […]

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Spain - Quesada Freemasons BBQ for charity.
03 Aug 2022

Spain – Quesada Freemasons BBQ for charity

(by editorial board, The Le@der, August 3, 2022)   On Saturday, 30th July, local Freemason’s Lodge, Old Tower Lodge number […]

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Suffolk/England - Freemasons raise funds for Jessica, 2, in childhood cancer fight
02 Aug 2022

Suffolk/England – Freemasons raise funds for Jessica, 2, in childhood cancer fight

(by Mark Boggis, Lowestoft The Journal, August 3, 2022)   Freemasons from two north Suffolk towns have responded to the […]

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Iowa/U.S. - Manchester Masonic Lodge Hosting Tractor Ride
01 Aug 2022

Iowa/U.S. – Manchester Masonic Lodge Hosting Tractor Ride

(by Janelle Tucker, KMCH, July 29, 2022)   A tractor ride hosted by the Manchester Masonic Lodge will be making […]

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Spain - Local Freemasons help Amigos de la Calle
31 Jul 2022

Spain – Local Freemasons help Amigos de la Calle

(by Contributor, The L@ader, 26/07/2022)   In these extremely difficult times, the Provincial Grand Master of Valencia, Right Worshipful Brother […]

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30 Jul 2022

Wisconsin/U.S. – Wautoma Masonic Lodge presents Redgranite FD with FST

(by News Staff, Waushara Argus, July 27, 2022)   On July 11 the Wautoma Masonic Lodge presented Officer Chappa of […]

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Wisconsin/U.S. - Masonic Lodge makes donation for police dog training
29 Jul 2022

Wisconsin/U.S. – Masonic Lodge makes donation for police dog training

(by Chris Conley, WSAU, July 26, 2022 )   The Evergreen Masonic Lodge in Stevens Point donated two pieces of […]

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Oklahoma/U.S. - Masonic Charity Foundation sponsors 4-H Youth Leadership Summit with $25,000 donation
28 Jul 2022

Oklahoma/U.S. – Masonic Charity Foundation sponsors 4-H Youth Leadership Summit with $25,000 donation

(by editorial board, Oklahoma State University, July 19, 2022)   The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma (MCFOK) contributed $25,000 to […]

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Somerset/England - Freemasons raise £2,500 for Conquest Farm
27 Jul 2022

Somerset/England – Freemasons raise £2,500 for Conquest Farm

(by Phil Hill, Somerset County Gazette, 24th July 2022)   A group of Freemasons in Taunton raised £2,000 for a […]

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Massachusetts/U.S. - The case of the multiplying Masons
26 Jul 2022

Massachusetts/U.S. – The case of the multiplying Masons

(by Heather Bellow, The Berkshire Eagle, July 20, 2022 )   It was both the arithmetic, and the lack thereof, […]

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Ohio/U.S. - Warren High student honored by manufacturers, Masons
25 Jul 2022

Ohio/U.S. – Warren High student honored by manufacturers, Masons

(by editorial board, The Marietta Times, July 25, 2022)   A random meeting at a local gas station led to […]

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California/U.S. - Masons Give Over $75,000 for Ukraine Relief
24 Jul 2022

California/U.S. – Masons Give Over $75,000 for Ukraine Relief

(by Blobe Newswire, Streetinsider.com, July 21, 2022)   Masons of California, the world’s largest fraternal organization, recently presented a gift […]

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North Yorkshire/England - Masons buy new camping gear for Great Ayton Girl Guides
23 Jul 2022

North Yorkshire/England – Masons buy new camping gear for Great Ayton Girl Guides

(by Alexa Fox, Darlington & Stockton Times, 23rd July 2022)   Masons have swooped to the rescue of a Girl […]

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Cumbria/England - Freemasons host charity boxing night in Wigton
22 Jul 2022

Cumbria/England – Freemasons host charity boxing night in Wigton

(by Brandon Mawson, News & Star, 24th June 2022)   Last weekend Cumbria Freemasons held a charity boxing night in […]

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Worcester/England - Sun shines on Freemasons regatta and fun day in Worcester
21 Jul 2022

Worcester/England – Sun shines on Freemasons regatta and fun day in Worcester

(by Phil Wilkinson-Jones, Worcester News, 17th July 2022)   Worcestershire Freemasons have held a regatta in Worcester for the first […]

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Cambridgeshire/England - Freemasons’ summer fair raises over £2k for charity
20 Jul 2022

Cambridgeshire/England – Freemasons’ summer fair raises over £2k for charity

(by Katie Woodcock, Ely Standard, July 19, 2022)   Ely Freemasons’ summer fair held on July 16 raised over £2,000 […]

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Canada/Ottawa Masonic Lodge awards $1,000 scholarships
19 Jul 2022

Canada/Ottawa Masonic Lodge awards $1,000 scholarships

(by editorial board, Shaw Local News Network, July 18, 2022)   Three Ottawa area students were recently presented $1,000 college […]

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Masonic Con 2022: "Masonry in the New Millennium" July 22-24
18 Jul 2022

Masonic Con 2022: “Masonry in the New Millennium” July 22-24

(by Christopher Hodapp, Freemasons for Dummies, July 16, 2022)   Beginning next Friday, July 22 through Sunday July 24th, I’ll […]

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Freemasonry in Greece – A look inside the Athens Grand Lodge (PHOTOS)
17 Jul 2022

Freemasonry in Greece – A look inside the Athens Grand Lodge (PHOTOS)

(by Athens Bureau, Greek City Times, July 2022)   Many people believe in conspiracies related to the Free Masons and […]

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Texas/U.S. - Masonic youth participate as Masons install new officers
16 Jul 2022

Texas/U.S. – Masonic youth participate as Masons install new officers

(by Athens Daily Review, Texas, yahoo! news, July 15, 2022)   The Gun Barrel City Assembly #369 Masonic Youth Rainbow […]

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Cornwall/England - Freemasons give Barnardo’s young carers a break
15 Jul 2022

Cornwall/England – Freemasons give Barnardo’s young carers a break

(by editorial board, Cornish Times , 30th June 2022)   Children and young people who care for sick or disabled […]

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Consecration of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Lodge No. 10016
14 Jul 2022

Staffordshire/England – Consecration of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Lodge No. 10016

(by Christopher Hodapp, Freemasons for Dummies, July 10, 2022)   On Saturday, July 9th, the United Grand Lodge of England […]

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Washington State/U.S. - The man behind the old Spokane Masonic Temple’s stone busts
13 Jul 2022

Washington State/U.S. – The man behind the old Spokane Masonic Temple’s stone busts

(by Quinn Welsch, The Spokesman-Review, July 12, 2022 )   The wide open halls of Spokane’s old Masonic Temple are […]

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Texas/U.S. - Killeen Masonic lodge feeds homeless in north side of town
12 Jul 2022

Texas/U.S. – Killeen Masonic lodge feeds homeless in north side of town

(by Thaddeus Imerman, Kileen Daily Herald, Jul 9, 2022)   A handful of people stopped by the former H-E-B in […]

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Ford Evening Book Talk: George Washington and Freemasonry
11 Jul 2022

George Washington and Freemasonry

(by editorial board, George Washingotn’s Mount Vernon, July 07, 2022)   Like several of America’s founding fathers, George Washington was […]

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Wisconsin/U.S. - Freemasons provide new firefighting tool to Douglas County departments
10 Jul 2022

Wisconsin/U.S. – Freemasons provide new firefighting tool to Douglas County departments

(by Maria Lockwood, Superior Telegram, July 02, 2022)   Four fire departments in Douglas County — the towns of Superior, […]

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Valencia/Spain: Local Freemason’s Lodge Hiram Abif, help to feed the needy
09 Jul 2022

Valencia/Spain: Local Freemason’s Lodge Hiram Abif, help to feed the needy

(by editorial board, The Leader, 09/07/2022)   After being asked by the new Provincial Grand Master of Valencia to support […]

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Illinois/U.S. - Paxton Masonic Lodge selling raffle tickets for chance to win 5-day, 4-night stay in New York City
08 Jul 2022

Illinois/U.S. – Paxton Masonic Lodge selling raffle tickets for chance to win 5-day, 4-night stay in New York City

(by Will Brumleve, Paxton County Chronicle, July 8, 2022)   Paxton Masonic Lodge No. 416 is selling up to 600 […]

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Dorset/England - Freemasons provide funding for life-saving equipment
07 Jul 2022

Dorset/England – Freemasons provide funding for life-saving equipment

(by Oliver McManus, Bridport&LymeRegis News, 6th July 2022)   Dorset Freemasons has funded a life-saving piece of equipment following a […]

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Iowa/U.S. - Will Des Moines’ majestic Masonic Home be demolished?
06 Jul 2022

Washington State/U.S. – Will Des Moines’ majestic Masonic Home be demolished?

(by Clay Eals, The Seattle Times, June 30, 2022)   NEAR THE SOUTH King County waterfront city of Des Moines, […]

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Pennsylvania/U.S. - Local Jewish Freemason aims to correct misconceptions
05 Jul 2022

Pennsylvania/U.S. – Local Jewish Freemason aims to correct misconceptions

(by Justyn Vellucci, Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle, July 4, 2022)   As writers go, Austin Shifrin is still a bit of […]

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Wales/Welshpool Freemasons - Big boost to football-mad teenager’s wheelchair bid
04 Jul 2022

Wales/Welshpool Freemasons – Big boost to football-mad teenager’s wheelchair bid

(by editorial board, mywelshpool.co.uk, 04/07/2022)   A football-loving teenager’s dream of getting a specialist all-terrain wheelchair has moved a step […]

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03 Jul 2022

Washington/U.S. – In 1922, D.C.’s Masons bought land for a massive temple near Kalorama

(by John Kelly, The Washington Post, July 2, 2022 )   On July 15, 1922, thousands of men and women […]

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Cumbria/England - Freemasons launch fundraising festival on Lake Windermere
02 Jul 2022

Cumbria/England – Freemasons launch fundraising festival on Lake Windermere

(by Brandon Mawson, News&Star, 1st July 2022)   Cumbria Freemasons have marked the official launch of their fundraising festival with […]

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California/U.S. - Century-Old Book Solves Mystery of Lost Freemason Artifacts in Orange
01 Jul 2022

California/U.S. – Century-Old Book Solves Mystery of Lost Freemason Artifacts in Orange

(by Darren Tobia, Jersey Digs, June 30, 2022)   A century-old collection of freemason artifacts was lost when the historic […]

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Texas/U.S. - Iowa Park Masonic Lodge welcoming new members
30 Jun 2022

Texas/U.S. – Iowa Park Masonic Lodge welcoming new members

(by Editorial board, Iowa Park Masonic Lodge – AF & AM No. 713 Facebook Page, Iowa Park Leader, June 30, […]

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Gloucestershire/England - £15,000 grant from Freemasons will help hundreds of disabled children and young people
29 Jun 2022

Gloucestershire/England – £15,000 grant from Freemasons will help hundreds of disabled children and young people

(by editorial board, Gloucester News Service, 29 June 2022)   Hundreds of disabled children and young people in Gloucestershire will […]

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Wales - Ukrainian hub receives donation from Tenby Freemasons
28 Jun 2022

Wales – Ukrainian hub receives donation from Tenby Freemasons

(by Ruth Davies, Western Telegraph, 27th June 2022)   A hub set up to support the Ukrainian families who have […]

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Western Australia - Women line up to join new Goldfields Freemasons lodge
27 Jun 2022

Western Australia – Women line up to join new Goldfields Freemasons lodge

(by Neil Watkinson, Kalgoorlie Miner, 26 June 2022)   Sam Carlsson comes from a long line of Freemasons — but […]

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Hampshire/England - Freemasons cement relationship with military by signing Armed Forces Covenant
26 Jun 2022

Hampshire/England – Freemasons cement relationship with military by signing Armed Forces Covenant

(by Kimberley Barber, Hampshire Chronicle, 24th June 2022)   Freemasons in Hampshire have further reinforced their commitment to the armed […]

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Saskatchewan/Canada - Affliction facing many service clubs today, 111 year-old club folds
25 Jun 2022

Saskatchewan/Canada – Affliction facing many service clubs today, 111 year-old club folds

(by Sherri Solomko, SASKTODAY.ca, June 24, 2022)   After 111 years of service, Unity’s Kilwinning Masonic Lodge goes dark. When […]

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Guam/U.S. - Navy sailors, Freemasons join forces to beautify Ypao Beach
25 Jun 2022

Guam/U.S. – Navy sailors, Freemasons join forces to beautify Ypao Beach

(by editorial board, Pacific Daily News, June 25, 2022)   Guam’s beautification mission was supported Saturday with the help of […]

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Ohio/U.S. - Ross County Special Olympics receive funds from Chillicothe Masonic Lodge #6
24 Jun 2022

Ohio/U.S. – Ross County Special Olympics receive funds from Chillicothe Masonic Lodge #6

(by editorial board, Chillicothe Gazette, June 23, 2022)   The local Chillicothe Masonic Lodge #6 recently presented a donation to […]

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Cornwall/England - Freemasons give Barnardo's young carers a break
23 Jun 2022

Cornwall/England – Freemasons give Barnardo’s young carers a break

(by InYourArea Community, Community News, 22 June 2022)   Children and young people who care for sick or disabled family […]

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Gloucestershire/England - The Masonic Lodge in Gloucester is having an open day
22 Jun 2022

New South Wales/Australia – The Masonic Lodge in Gloucester is having an open day

(by Julia Driscoll, Gloucester Advocate, June 21 2022)   Members of the community are being invited to take a look […]

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British Columbia and Yukon/Canada - 150th anniversary of Grand Lodge in Kimberley this June
21 Jun 2022

British Columbia and Yukon/Canada – 150th anniversary of Grand Lodge in Kimberley this June

(by Paul Rodgers, Cranbrook Daily Craftsman, Jun. 17, 2022)   The Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon will host […]

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‘We like to keep a little mystery’: Britain’s female Freemasons – a photo essay
20 Jun 2022

‘We like to keep a little mystery’: Britain’s female Freemasons – a photo essay

(by Anna Gordon, The Guardian, 20 Jun 2022)   hen you mention the Freemasons, people tend to have similar reactions: […]

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Illinois/U.S. - Walnut Masonic Lodge #722 presents 2022 scholarship
19 Jun 2022

Illinois/U.S. – Walnut Masonic Lodge #722 presents 2022 scholarship

(by editorial board, Shaw Local News , June 17, 2022 )   The Walnut Masonic Lodge #722 presented a $1,000 […]

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North Carolina/U.S. - Masonic Scholarship Fund Golf Classic August 7
18 Jun 2022

North Carolina/U.S. – Masonic Scholarship Fund Golf Classic August 7

(byeditorial board, Sandhills Sentinel, June 14, 2022)   Twenty-one years ago, in August 2001, a group of dedicated Masons and […]

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Missouri/U.S. - The Masonic Family Of Lee’s Summit Partners With American Red Cross To Host Community Blood Drive
17 Jun 2022

Missouri/U.S. – The Masonic Family Of Lee’s Summit Partners With American Red Cross To Host Community Blood Drive

(by editorial board, Lee’s Summit Tribune, June 11, 2022)   The Masonic Family of Lee’s Summit, Summit Lodge No. 263, […]

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British Columbia and Yukon/Canada - Local Freemasons hosting first Annual Communication
16 Jun 2022

British Columbia and Yukon/Canada – Local Freemasons hosting first Annual Communication

(by editorial board, e-know.ca, June 14, 2022)   The Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon is pleased to announce […]

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Texas/U.S. - East Dallas Masonic Lodge celebrates 100 years
15 Jun 2022

Texas/U.S. – East Dallas Masonic Lodge celebrates 100 years

(by Renee Umsted, tytuł pisma, June 15th, 2022)   Many may have heard about the Freemasons through the 2004 film […]

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Kansas/U.S. - Hays Masonic Lodge donates $12,000 to FHSU Literacy Institute
14 Jun 2022

Kansas/U.S. – Hays Masonic Lodge donates $12,000 to FHSU Literacy Institute

(by editorial board, Hays Post, June 14, 2022)   The Kansas Masonic Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to benefiting Kansas […]

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Cumbria/England - Freemasons helped a church in the Cleator Moor area to host a party
14 Jun 2022

Cumbria/England – Freemasons helped a church in the Cleator Moor area to host a party

(by Brandon Mawson, News&Star, 11th June 2022)   Cumbria Freemasons helped a church in the Cleator Moor area to host […]

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Calling all Masonic Artists: Pennsylvania's Grand Exhibition Art Competition
13 Jun 2022

Calling all Masonic Artists: Pennsylvania’s Grand Exhibition Art Competition

(by Christopher Hodapp, Freemasons for Dummies, June 12, 2022)   Calling all Masonic artists! The Masonic Library and Museum of […]

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New York/U.S. - 'An Investment in Knowledge': Rahway Masonic Lodge Provides Scholarships to Deserving Seniors
12 Jun 2022

New York/U.S. – ‘An Investment in Knowledge’: Rahway Masonic Lodge Provides Scholarships to Deserving Seniors

(by David Brighouse, TAPintoRahway, June 12, 2022)   On Friday, June 10, TAPinto Rahway had the pleasure to attend a […]

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California/U.S. - Burbank Masonic Lodge Recognizes Educators and Student Essay Winners
11 Jun 2022

California/U.S. – Burbank Masonic Lodge Recognizes Educators and Student Essay Winners

(by Community Contributor, myBurbank, June 10, 2022)   After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Burbank Masonic […]

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West Yorkshire/England - Ilkley Freemasons give £2000 to Crohn's and Colitis UK
10 Jun 2022

West Yorkshire/England – Ilkley Freemasons give £2000 to Crohn’s and Colitis UK

(by Claire Lomax, Ilkley Gazette, 9th June 2022)   Freemasons from Ben Rhydding Lodge 5138 in Ilkley presented a cheque […]

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Kansas/U.S. - Rush Center family gathers for uncle's Masonic pinning ceremony
09 Jun 2022

Kansas/U.S. – Rush Center family gathers for uncle’s Masonic pinning ceremony

(by Michael Gilmore, Great Bend Tribune, June 2, 2022,)   For the Keeners of rural Rush Center, being in the […]

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Oklahoma/U.S. - Masonic Lodge invests in Ponca City 4H and FFA Livestock Booster Club
08 Jun 2022

Oklahoma/U.S. – Masonic Lodge invests in Ponca City 4H and FFA Livestock Booster Club

(by Calley Lamar, The Ponca City News, 06/08/2022)   Ponca Masonic Lodge 83 has partnered with the Ponca City 4H […]

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Sussex/England - Busselton Freemasons Lodge launch new cars for charity project
07 Jun 2022

Sussex/England – Busselton Freemasons Lodge launch new cars for charity project

(by editorial board, Busselton-Dunsborough , June 6 2022)   A new fund-raising initiative by the Sussex Lodge of Freemasons is […]

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Massachusetts/U.S. - Freemasons seek permit to revive abandoned West Stockbridge club as their lodge
06 Jun 2022

Massachusetts/U.S. – Freemasons seek permit to revive abandoned West Stockbridge club as their lodge

(by Heather Bellow, The Berkshire Eagle, May 05, 2022)   Plans to remodel and use the long-abandoned West Stockbridge Sportsmen’s […]

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California/U.S. - Chino Valley Masonic Lodge ready to re-emerge
05 Jun 2022

California/U.S. – Chino Valley Masonic Lodge ready to re-emerge

(by Marianne Napoles, Champion Newspapers, May 28, 2022)   The Chino Valley Masonic Lodge has re-emerged from a seven-year absence […]

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Yorkshire/England - Richmond masonic lodge to open to public
04 Jun 2022

Yorkshire/England – Richmond masonic lodge to open to public

(by Joe Willis, Richmondshire Today, June 2, 2022)   A masonic lodge in Richmond is planning an open day to […]

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Texas/U.S. - Two local students receive Masonic scholarships
03 Jun 2022

Texas/U.S. – Two local students receive Masonic scholarships

(by editorial board, The Fort Leavenworth Lamp, June 2, 2022)   The Kansas Masonic Foundation Inc., the charitable arm for […]

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Texas/U.S. - Dripping Springs Masonic Lodge awards scholarships
02 Jun 2022

Texas/U.S. – Dripping Springs Masonic Lodge awards scholarships

(by Staff Report, Hays Free Press, June 1, 2022)   DRIPPING SPRINGS – The Rambo Masonic Lodge awarded $7,000 in […]

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New York/U.S. - Local Masonic Lodge Places Marker Commemorating Lafayette's Visit to Rahway
01 Jun 2022

New York/U.S. – Local Masonic Lodge Places Marker Commemorating Lafayette’s Visit to Rahway

(by David Brighouse, Tap into Rahway, June 1, 2022)   When TAPinto Rahway first posted a short piece about a […]

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Cork/Ireland - Freemasons building will open to public more after extension approval
31 May 2022

Cork/Ireland – Freemasons building will open to public more after extension approval

(by editorial board, Irish Examiner, 31 May, 2022)   The Freemasons plan to open their historic Cork City centre building […]

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Spain - Freemasons ‘Roll Up’ for charity
30 May 2022

Spain – Freemasons ‘Roll Up’ for charity

(by editoril board, theleader.info, 27/05/2022)   Recently, Freemasons of local Lodge, San Juan de Espana Number 28, held a lawn […]

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Queensland/Australia - Isis Masonic Lodge opens for heritage festival
29 May 2022

Queensland/Australia – Isis Masonic Lodge opens for heritage festival

(by Emma Turnbull, BundabergNow, 18 May 2022)   Isis Masonic Lodge is a grand, two-storey building with a rich and […]

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Cornwall/England - Freemasons present money for charities at Tintagel
28 May 2022

Cornwall/England – Freemasons present money for charities at Tintagel

(by Ryan Morwood, The Packet, 26th May 2022)   On Sunday, May 22, Cornish freemasons travelled to King Arthur’s Hall […]

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Cumbria/England - Freemasons support interactive activities at Scarborough Court
27 May 2022

Cumbria/England – Freemasons support interactive activities at Scarborough Court

(by Brandon Mawson, News & Star, 26th May 2022)   The Cumbria Freemasons have been working with two other lodges […]

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26 May 2022

TikTok’s Freemasons are battling the haters and conspiracy theorists

(by editorial board, INPUT, May 26, 2022)   The Freemasons on TikTok say they are trying to reverse years of […]

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Washington State/U.S. - Freemasons held ceremony at Mausoleum near Roche Harbor
25 May 2022

Washington State/U.S. – Freemasons held ceremony at Mausoleum near Roche Harbor

(by editorial board, San Juan Islander, 25th May 2022)   John Wickham, with the assistance of four lecturers and a […]

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Middlesex/England - Masons link with tech charity to help hospice children
24 May 2022

Middlesex/England – Masons link with tech charity to help hospice children

(by editorial board, EalingTimes, 24th May 2022)   TECHNOLOGY charity Lifelites and Middlesex Freemasons are working together to help children […]

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Antigua - Freemasons make donation to AGS in honour of deceased brother
23 May 2022

Antigua – Freemasons make donation to AGS in honour of deceased brother

(by editorial board, Observer, 21 May 2022)   This past Thursday May 19, 2022, the St. John’s Lodge No. 492 […]

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New York/U.S. - Masonic Medical Research Institute raise awareness of disease, research
22 May 2022

New York/U.S. – Masonic Medical Research Institute raise awareness of disease, research

(by Editorial board, Daily Sentinel, May 21, 2022)   UTICA — The Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc. (LADA) and […]

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Sussex/England - Cuckfield families supported with £30,000 grant
21 May 2022

Sussex/England – Cuckfield families supported with £30,000 grant

(by Megan O’Neill, Sussex World, 18th May 2022)   More than 60 disadvantaged families will receive help after Sussex Freemasons […]

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Yorkshire/England - Hartlepool's nightlife 'Street Angels' given funding boost by Santa for recruitment campaign
20 May 2022

Yorkshire/England – Hartlepool’s nightlife ‘Street Angels’ given funding boost by Santa for recruitment campaign

(by Mark Payne, Hartlepool Mail, 20th May 2022)   Hartlepool Town Pastors, who organise weekend patrols of their volunteer Street […]

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Northumberland/England - Hedgehog foster carer gets a helping hand from Freemasons
19 May 2022

Northumberland/England – Hedgehog foster carer gets a helping hand from Freemasons

(by Ian Smith, Northumberland Gazette, 19th May 2022)   In the 1950’s the United Kingdom had a population of some […]

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Cambridgeshire/England - Children and young people with cancer receive support thanks to Freemasons
18 May 2022

Cambridgeshire/England – Children and young people with cancer receive support thanks to Freemasons

(by InYourArea Community, Community News, 18 May 2022)   As many as 150 children and young people with cancer will […]

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Worcestershire/England - Freemasons take out vital items to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees
17 May 2022

Worcestershire/England – Freemasons take out vital items to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees

(by Tristan Harris, Bromsgrove Standard, 15th May, 2022)   Freemason lodges across Worcestershire have raised cash and organised events to […]

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West Yorkshire/England - The not-so-secret life of a Freemason at the Leeds Masonic Lodge
16 May 2022

West Yorkshire/England – The not-so-secret life of a Freemason at the Leeds Masonic Lodge

(by Jaimie Kay, LeedsLive, 15 May 2022)   Freemasonry is an old order, going back to the 1700s, and now […]

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Cumbria/England - Freemasons supply teddies to support children in hospital
15 May 2022

Cumbria/England – Freemasons supply teddies to support children in hospital

(by Jacob Colley, cumbriacrack, 4th May 2022)   Freemasons in Cumbria have delivered 70 teddies to help comfort families with […]

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New South Wales/Australia - Orange Freemasons from Lodge Canobolas Lewis raise funds for flooded brothers
14 May 2022

New South Wales/Australia – Orange Freemasons from Lodge Canobolas Lewis raise funds for flooded brothers

(by Tanya Marschke, Central Western Daily, May 13 2022)   Orange Freemasons have stepped in to help out their flood-affected […]

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Devonshire/England - Men’s Shed project boosted by Freemasons’ donation
13 May 2022

Devonshire/England – Men’s Shed project boosted by Freemasons’ donation

(by Dan Wilkins, Exmouth Journal, May 9, 2022)   A community group which gives men an opportunity to work on […]

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West Lancashire/England - Ceremonial aprons to the fore as Blackpool’s Winter Gardens played host to Freemasons
12 May 2022

West Lancashire/England – Ceremonial aprons to the fore as Blackpool’s Winter Gardens played host to Freemasons

(by Tim Gavell, The Gazette, 11th May 2022)   The new Conference Centre and Empress Ballroom at Blackpool Winter Gardens […]

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Isle of Wight/England - Local Freemasons support Vectis Radio's 4PS project
11 May 2022

Isle of Wight/England – Local Freemasons support Vectis Radio’s 4PS project

(by Darren Toogood, islandecho, 6th May 2022)   The award-winning Vectis Radio 4Ps project has received a financial boost thanks […]

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El Pais: John Dickie explains how Freemasonry has persisted through the ages
10 May 2022

El Pais: John Dickie explains how Freemasonry has persisted through the ages

(by Vicente G.Olaya, El Pais, May 10, 2022)   A secret society created in Scotland in the 18th century, the […]

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Wales - Tenby Freemasons buy new oven for Harriet Davis holiday house
09 May 2022

Wales – Tenby Freemasons buy new oven for Harriet Davis holiday house

(by Ruth Davies, Western Telegraph, 27th April 2022)   A £400 donation by Tenby Freemasons has given a kitchen boost […]

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Kenya - UK Freemasons Help Raise Ksh 1.4M for Kenyan Children
08 May 2022

Kenya – UK Freemasons Help Raise Ksh 1.4M for Kenyan Children

(by Derick Okubasu, Kenyans.co.ke, 3 May 2022)   Freemasons in the United Kingdom are helping five teenagers raise Ksh1.4 million […]

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Maine/U.S. - Calling all BRHS Alumni! Come to the first ever Alumni/Masonic Cookout
07 May 2022

Maine/U.S. – Calling all BRHS Alumni! Come to the first ever Alumni/Masonic Cookout

(by Lynn Martin, BoothBay Register, May 7, 2022)   This year’s Boothbay Region High School Alumni Banquet will be a […]

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Alberta/Canada - Balmoral Masonic Lodge donates $20,000 to two St. Albert groups
06 May 2022

Alberta/Canada – Balmoral Masonic Lodge donates $20,000 to two St. Albert groups

(by Bill Lowrie, St Albert Today, May 06, 2022)   The Balmoral #185 Masonic Lodge made $10,000 donations to two […]

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‘A Deserving Brother’ Review: First in the Hearts of His Brethren
05 May 2022

WSJ: ‘A Deserving Brother’ Review – First in the Hearts of His Brethren

(by Priscilla Montgomery Jensen, The Wall Street Journal, May 1, 2022)   For generations, residents of Alexandria, Va., have taken […]

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Devonshire/England - Freemasons donate thousands to The Soldier's Charity
04 May 2022

Devonshire/England – Freemasons donate thousands to The Soldier’s Charity

(by Lewis Clarke, DevonLive, 2nd April 2022)   Freemasons have donated thousands to help past and present soldiers. ABF, The […]

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Somerset/England - Burnham Freemasons give town’s Foodbank a boost amid growing demand
03 May 2022

Somerset/England – Burnham Freemasons give town’s Foodbank a boost amid growing demand

(by editorial board, Burnham-On-Sea.com, May 1, 2022)   Burnham-On-Sea Freemasons have this week donated £1,000 of food supplies from Tesco […]

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02 May 2022

Telangana/India – Freemasons lodge at Goshamahal turns 150

(by Special correspondent, The Hindu, May 02, 2022)   Divine service, interactive session to mark sesquicentennial celebrations today Freemasons, the […]

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Scotland - Thurso masonic lodge helps youth volunteers at Wick fire service
01 May 2022

Scotland – Thurso masonic lodge helps youth volunteers at Wick fire service

(by John Davidson, John O’Groat Journal & Caithness Journal, 01 May 2022)   The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s Wick […]

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Northumberland/England - Coalfield Freemasons unite for flood-affected school kids
30 Apr 2022

Northumberland/England – Coalfield Freemasons unite for flood-affected school kids

(by Rod Thompson, Newcastle Weekly, April 19, 2022)   The generosity of the Lower Hunter will result in more than […]

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Devonshire/England - Hospiscare given £1,000 by Freemasons to support vital work
29 Apr 2022

Devonshire/England – Hospiscare given £1,000 by Freemasons to support vital work

(by Lewis Clarke, DevonLive, 26 April 2022)   Hospiscare have received an £1,000 boost in Exmouth thanks to the Freemasons. […]

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Devonshire/England - Freemasons £1,500 donation helps beach wheelchair launch
28 Apr 2022

Devonshire/England – Freemasons £1,500 donation helps beach wheelchair launch

(by Dan Wilkins, Exmouth Journal, April 28, 2022)   Members of Exmouth’s freemason lodges attended the launch event for the […]

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Portugal - Freemasons donate €500 to the Madrugada Associação charity
27 Apr 2022

Portugal – Freemasons donate €500 to the Madrugada Associação charity

(by editorial board, The Portugal News, 26th April 2022)   Pierre Caeiro, Master-Elect of the Lagos based English Freemasons of […]

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Texas/U.S. - File photo SUBMITTED Second annual SB Mosser Masonic Lodge #912 Golf Tournament
26 Apr 2022

Texas/U.S. – File photo SUBMITTED Second annual SB Mosser Masonic Lodge #912 Golf Tournament

(by MELISSA CANTU TREVINO, Alice Echo News Journal, 19th April 2022)   The second annual SB Mosser Masonic Lodge #912’s […]

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Thessaloniki/Greece - Man Attacking A Masonic Lodge With An Axe Was Arrested
25 Apr 2022

Thessaloniki/Greece – Man Attacking A Masonic Lodge With An Axe Was Arrested

(by editorial board, Greek City Times, 19th April 2022)   The perpetrator who attacked the entrance of a Free Masonic […]

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Somerset/England - New trees unveiled in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge to mark Queen’s Jubilee
24 Apr 2022

Somerset/England – New trees unveiled in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge to mark Queen’s Jubilee

(by editorial board, Burnham-On-Sea.com, April 24, 2022)   Six new trees have been officially unveiled in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge to […]

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Essex/England - Freemasons donate £500,000 to help Ukrainian refugees
23 Apr 2022

Essex/England – Freemasons donate £500,000 to help Ukrainian refugees

(by InYourArea, Community News, 23 April 2022)   Essex Freemasons have joined forces with other provinces across England and Wales […]

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Dorset/England - Freemasons donate Easter eggs
22 Apr 2022

Dorset/England – Freemasons donate Easter eggs

(by Martin Lea, Dorset Echo, 22nd April 2022)   Dorset Freemasons have helped in an effort to donate more than […]

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Northumberland/England - Pipe band hits the right note with help from Freemasons
21 Apr 2022

Northumberland/England – Pipe band hits the right note with help from Freemasons

(by Joshua Wright, Northumberland Gazette, 21st April 2022)   A marching band in Rothbury has received a welcome donation of […]

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New Zealand - Freemasons stand behind Santa Parade
20 Apr 2022

New Zealand – Freemasons stand behind Santa Parade

(by autor, Times Online, April 20, 2022)   Preparations are already underway for this year’s Howick Santa Parade which will […]

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Tyne and Wear/England - Coalfield Freemasons unite for flood-affected school kids
19 Apr 2022

Tyne and Wear/England – Coalfield Freemasons unite for flood-affected school kids

(by Rod Thompson, Newcastle Weekly, April 19, 2022)   The generosity of the Lower Hunter will result in more than […]

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Sussex/England - Freemasons celebrate centenarian Keith Mackinnon with 75 year jewel
18 Apr 2022

Sussex/England – Freemasons celebrate centenarian Keith Mackinnon with 75 year jewel

(by editorial board, Busselton Mail, April 18, 2022)   Emotions were high last week as the Freemasons in the South […]

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The Guardian: The sign, the handshake and the steps: inside the world of the Freemasons, 1967
17 Apr 2022

The Guardian: The sign, the handshake and the steps: inside the world of the Freemasons, 1967

(by Chris Hall, The Guardian, 17th April 2022)   The cover of the Observer Magazine of 18 June 1967 featured […]

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South Carolina/U.S. - LM Masonic Lodge donates to scouts
16 Apr 2022

South Carolina/U.S. – LM Masonic Lodge donates to scouts

(by Staff Reporter, Newberry Observer, April 14, 2022)   Little Mountain Masonic Lodge #281 recently held a successful hot dog […]

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Shropshire/England - Freemasons spread Easter cheer with donation of eggs to families
15 Apr 2022

Shropshire/England – Freemasons spread Easter cheer with donation of eggs to families

(by Sue Austin, Shropshire Star, 15th April 2022)   Freemasons in Shropshire have donated 260 Easter eggs to help give […]

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Northumberland/England - Scramble to hand out more eggs to good causes this Easter
14 Apr 2022

Northumberland/England – Scramble to hand out more eggs to good causes this Easter

(by David Sedgwick, Northumberland Gazette, 7th April 2022)   More Easter eggs have been donated to good causes across Northumberland […]

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Durham/England - Historic England announces £180,000 repairs funding for Sunderland's 230-year-old Phoenix Hall
13 Apr 2022

Durham/England – Historic England announces £180,000 repairs funding for Sunderland’s 230-year-old Phoenix Hall

(by Ross Robertson, Sunderland Echo, 13th April 2022)   One of Sunderland’s most important historic buildings is set for a […]

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Dorset/England - Freemasons help to raise £500k for Ukrainian refugees
12 Apr 2022

Dorset/England – Freemasons help to raise £500k for Ukrainian refugees

(by Martin Lea, Bridport&Lyme Regis News, 12th April 2022)   Thousands of Ukrainian refugees as well as displaced people still […]

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Lincolnshire/England - Grantham Freemasons give their backing to Support Dogs charity
11 Apr 2022

Lincolnshire/England – Grantham Freemasons give their backing to Support Dogs charity

(by Graham Newton, Grantham Journal, 18 March 2022)   Freemasons in Grantham have given their backing to a charity for […]

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Tennessee/U.S. - Richmond Masonic lodge awards $500 education grants to three local schools
10 Apr 2022

Tennessee/U.S. – Richmond Masonic lodge awards $500 education grants to three local schools

(by Robert Williams, The Voice, April 8, 2022 )   In March the Richmond Masonic lodge awarded $500 education grants […]

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Alberta/Canada - Masonic Foundation donates $2K to help immigrant parents with childcare
09 Apr 2022

Alberta/Canada – Masonic Foundation donates $2K to help immigrant parents with childcare

(by editorial board, Medicine Hat News, April 7, 2022)   The Masonic Foundation of Alberta has stepped up to help […]

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Cumbria/England - Freemasons deliver supplies to Ukrainian border
08 Apr 2022

Cumbria/England – Freemasons deliver supplies to Ukrainian border

(by Brandon Mawson, The Cumberland News, 08th April 2022)   Kind-hearted members of Cumbria Freemasons delivered goods to the Polish […]

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Australia - Financial boost for an inclusive shed at Coorong Quays
07 Apr 2022

Australia – Financial boost for an inclusive shed at Coorong Quays

(by April 6, 2022, The Times of the Coast, Michael Simmons)   Men’s Sheds are making a difference to the […]

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