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Berkshire/England - Certificate presented to former borough councillor as he marks 50 years as a Freemason
30 Sep 2023

Berkshire/England – Certificate presented to former borough councillor as he marks 50 years as a Freemason

(by Phil Creighton, Wokingham.Today, September 28, 2023)   A FORMER Wokingham borough councillor has been celebrating a significant milestone for […]

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Lincolnshire/England - Freemasons set to reach the 'peak' of abilities with tough Everest charity climb
29 Sep 2023

Lincolnshire/England – Freemasons set to reach the ‘peak’ of abilities with tough Everest charity climb

(by The Newsroom, LincolnshireWorld, 29th Sep 2023)   ​Two Freemasons from Lincolnshire are preparing for the trek of a lifetime […]

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Hampshire/England - Royal Arch Freemasons’ £45,000 donation helping puppies being trained to be guide dogs
28 Sep 2023

Hampshire/England – Royal Arch Freemasons’ £45,000 donation helping puppies being trained to be guide dogs

(by Simon Carter, The News, 26th September 2023)   Labrador puppies Joshua and Benny will become lifelines for two blind […]

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New South Wales/Australia - Freemasons Open Day At New Lodge Myall In Tea Gardens
27 Sep 2023

New South Wales/Australia – Freemasons Open Day At New Lodge Myall In Tea Gardens

(by editorial board, News Of The Area – Modern Media , September 27, 2023)   After a prolonged absence from […]

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New York/US - Mayor Adams, NYPD Commissioner Caban became Freemasons over the weekend
26 Sep 2023

New York/US – Mayor Adams, NYPD Commissioner Caban became Freemasons over the weekend

(by Bahar Ostadan, Gothamist, September 25, 2023)   Mayor Adams had a busy schedule Saturday, including remarks at a Harlem […]

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Georgia/US - Prince Hall Masonic Lodge to gift of $1.5 million
25 Sep 2023

Georgia/US – Prince Hall Masonic Lodge to gift of $1.5 million

(by Maria Saporta, Saporta Report, September 25, 2023)   Nearly all of the money needed to restore one of the […]

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British Columbia / Canada - Happy 100 years Fraser Chapter #30, Order of the Eastern Star
24 Sep 2023

British Columbia / Canada – Happy 100 years Fraser Chapter #30, Order of the Eastern Star

(by Staff Writer, Delta Optimist, September 24, 2023)   Part of the Masonic family, open to women and men with […]

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Texas/US - Masonic Lodge No. 180 completes repairs to hall
23 Sep 2023

Texas/US – Masonic Lodge No. 180 completes repairs to hall

(by Tammy Vinson Reporter, Sulphur Springs News-Telegram, September 22, 2023)   Hopkins Lodge No. 180 received its charter in January […]

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Ghana Freemasons Kick Against Negative Perception Of Their Grouping: “We Don't Drink Blood”
22 Sep 2023

Ghana Freemasons Kick Against Negative Perception Of Their Grouping: “We Don’t Drink Blood”

(by Delali Adogla-Bessa, YEN, September 16, 2023)   The Freemasons Society of Ghana’s members have kicked against the negative practices […]

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Pennsylvania/US - Charity Lodge 190 F. and A.M. celebrates 200 years
21 Sep 2023

Pennsylvania/US – Charity Lodge 190 F. and A.M. celebrates 200 years

(by MEDIANEWS GROUP , The Times Herald, September 21, 2023 )   Norristown — Charity Lodge No. 190 F.&A.M., the […]

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Devonshire/England - Crediton Freemasons donate £500 to Bow School swimming pool
20 Sep 2023

Devonshire/England – Crediton Freemasons donate £500 to Bow School swimming pool

(by Alan Quick, Crediton Courier, 19th September 2023)   BOW Community Primary School and Bow Swimming Pool Committee were delighted […]

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Ontario/Canada - Freemasons make $20K donation to Simcoe County CMHA
19 Sep 2023

Ontario/Canada – Freemasons make $20K donation to Simcoe County CMHA

(by BradfordToday Staff, BRADFORDTODAY.ca, 19th September 2023)   Contribution will help local CMHA branch expand its mental health and addiction […]

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Lincolnshire/England - Freemasons consecrate new Lodge for services personnel
18 Sep 2023

Lincolnshire/England – Freemasons consecrate new Lodge for services personnel

(by editorial board, Lincolnshire Today, 18th September 2023)   Freemasons from every Lodge in Lincolnshire have gathered in Grimsby to […]

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North Dakota/US - Library board approves site study for Masonic Temple
17 Sep 2023

North Dakota/US – Library board approves site study for Masonic Temple

(by Masaki Ova, The Jamestown Sun, September 13, 2023)   The James River Valley Library System Board of Directors in […]

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Western Australia - Paranormal investigation at ‘haunted’ Perth Masonic lodge
16 Sep 2023

Western Australia – Paranormal investigation at ‘haunted’ Perth Masonic lodge

(by Kieran Webster, The Courier, September 15 2023)   A paranormal investigation at a ‘haunted’ Masonic lodge in Perth is […]

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Cornwall/England - Freemasons 90-mile walk from Land's End raises nearly £2000
15 Sep 2023

Cornwall/England – Freemasons 90-mile walk from Land’s End raises nearly £2000

(by Times reporter, tTavistock Times Gazette, 14th September 2023)   CHARITABLE members of Cotehele Lodge of Cornish Freemasons in Calstock […]

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Texas/US - Freemasons dedicate cornerstone for new high school
15 Sep 2023

Texas/US – Freemasons dedicate cornerstone for new high school

(by Tammy Vinson, Sulphur Springs News Telegram, September 12, 2023)   Cumby Collegiate High School’s new building is almost ready […]

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North Carolina/US - Local masonic lodge hosting kayak race for charity
13 Sep 2023

North Carolina/US – Local masonic lodge hosting kayak race for charity

(by Chloe Collins, Gaston Gazette, 13th September 2023)   A Belmont man will host a kayak race this October and […]

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BBC - Freemasons: Leaders tackle the myths behind the 'secret' organisation
12 Sep 2023

BBC – Freemasons: Leaders tackle the myths behind the ‘secret’ organisation

(by Kevin Shoesmith, BBC, 9th September 2023)   The Freemasons are sometimes seen as a secret society filled with special […]

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Colorado/US - Freemasons uncap cornerstone of Routt history at courthouse’s 100th birthday party
11 Sep 2023

Colorado/US – Freemasons uncap cornerstone of Routt history at courthouse’s 100th birthday party

(by Eli Pace, Steamboat Pilot & Today, September 11, 2023)   Many in the crowd outside the historic Routt County […]

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Isle of Man/England - Freemasons donate to Sight Matters
10 Sep 2023

Isle of Man/England – Freemasons donate to Sight Matters

(by Adam Morton, Isle of Man TODAY, 11th September 2023)   The Isle of Man Freemasons has donated a total […]

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Texas/US - Keller Masonic Lodge honors Keller Center for Advanced Learning at cornerstone ceremony
09 Sep 2023

Texas/US – Keller Masonic Lodge honors Keller Center for Advanced Learning at cornerstone ceremony

(by Mark Fadden , Community Impact, September 6, 2023 )   Members of Keller Masonic Lodge No. 1084 presented a […]

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Maine/US - Maine Masons encourage thousands of youth to read
08 Sep 2023

Maine/US – Maine Masons encourage thousands of youth to read

(by editorial board, centralmaine.com, September 08, 2023)   Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation and local Maine Masonic Lodges provide bicycles for […]

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Freemasons’ Hall, Great Queen Street, London
07 Sep 2023

Freemasons’ Hall, Great Queen Street, London

(by James Murray, Express, Sep 7, 2023 )   It’s long been one of the most secretive places in the […]

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Washington State/US - Waitsburg Masonic Lodge still a home for some
06 Sep 2023

Washington State/US – Waitsburg Masonic Lodge still a home for some

(by Michelle Smith, The Times, September 6, 2023)   Everyone in the Touchet Valley knows where to find Waitsburg Grocery. […]

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Cumbria/England - Freemasons assist councillors to provide free school uniforms
05 Sep 2023

Cumbria/England – Freemasons assist councillors to provide free school uniforms

(by Brandon Mawson, News & Star, 5th September 2023)   Over the past couple of weeks, Freemasons have been helping […]

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Tennessee/US - Chattanooga Masonic Center Damaged By Arson And Vandalism
04 Sep 2023

Tennessee/US – Chattanooga Masonic Center Damaged By Arson And Vandalism

(by editorial board, Chattanoogan.com, September 4, 2023)   Chattanooga Fire and Chattanooga Police are investigating an incident early Monday morning […]

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Cornwall/England - Freemason to walk 90 miles for charity
03 Sep 2023

Cornwall/England – Freemason to walk 90 miles for charity

(by Kat Archer, Tavistock Times Gazette, 31st August 2023)   A ST ANN’S Chapel resident and freemason is aiming to […]

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Lincolnshire/England - Grantham Freemasons’ Hall to open to the public for third time in its history
02 Sep 2023

Lincolnshire/England – Grantham Freemasons’ Hall to open to the public for third time in its history

(by Matthew Taylor, Grantham Journal, 01 September 2023)   A historic hall will open to the public for just the […]

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Devonshire/England - Local charities receive cheques from Crediton Freemasons
01 Sep 2023

Devonshire/England – Local charities receive cheques from Crediton Freemasons

(by Nora Parminter, Crediton Courier, 31st August 2023)   Crediton Freemasons recently presented two cheques for £300 each to two […]

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Massachusetts/US - Watertown Police Receive Stuffed Animals from Freemasons Lodge to Comfort Children
31 Aug 2023

Massachusetts/US – Watertown Police Receive Stuffed Animals from Freemasons Lodge to Comfort Children

(by Charlie Breitrose, Watertown News, August 27, 2023)   Watertown Police officers will have a new tool in their cruisers, […]

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Yorkshire/England - Freemasons fund new shed for Addingham's WorkShed group
30 Aug 2023

Yorkshire/England – Freemasons fund new shed for Addingham’s WorkShed group

(by Claire Lomax, Ilkley Gazette, 30th August 2023)   Addingham Good Neighbours is making good use of a new wooden […]

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Greater Manchester/England - Freemasons of Urmston donate community bench to residents
29 Aug 2023

Greater Manchester/England – Freemasons of Urmston donate community bench to residents

(by Imogen Clyde-Smith, Messenger, 28th August 2023)   The Freemasons of Urmston have donated a bench to residents in a […]

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Kentucky/US - Illus. Walter F. Wheeler Installed As Grand Commander
28 Aug 2023

Kentucky/US – Illus. Walter F. Wheeler Installed As Grand Commander

(by Christopher Hodapp, Freemasons for Dummies, August 28, 2023)   The Supreme Council of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Northern […]

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Oxfordshire/England - Freemason’s donation to Guide Dogs
27 Aug 2023

Oxfordshire/England – Freemason’s donation to Guide Dogs

(by editorial board, Henley Freemasons, 27 August 2023)   In 1967, when Henley Freemason John Price was involved in a […]

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Virginia/US - Freemasonry visitation held in Rangeley
26 Aug 2023

Virginia/US – Freemasonry visitation held in Rangeley

(by Pam Harnden, The Franklin Journal, August 3, 2023)   “Freemasonry, the teachings and practices of the fraternal [men-only] order […]

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Devonshire/England - Freemasons donate £15,000 to Exeter’s ‘Hollow Lane Club’
25 Aug 2023

Devonshire/England – Freemasons donate £15,000 to Exeter’s ‘Hollow Lane Club’

(by Alan Quick, Crediton Courier, 23rd August 2023 )   Devonshire Freemasons, in association with the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) […]

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Scotland - Looking back with Ian Scott at the history of Falkirk's Freemasons
24 Aug 2023

Scotland – Looking back with Ian Scott at the history of Falkirk’s Freemasons

(by Ian Scott, The Falkirk Herald, 24th Aug 2023)   Although I am not a ‘brother of the mystic tie’ […]

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Manchester/England - Masonic Lodge Hosting Tractor Ride
23 Aug 2023

Manchester/England – Masonic Lodge Hosting Tractor Ride

(by Janelle Tucker, KMCH, August 21, 2023)   The Manchester Masonic Lodge is hosting their annual tractor ride this Saturday. […]

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22 Aug 2023

Wisconsin/US – Wautoma Freemasons welcomes you to Scholarship Fundraising Dinner

(by News Staff, Waushara Argus, August 22, 2023)   The Brothers of Wautoma Masonic Lodge are pleased to announce a […]

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New York State/US - Matinecock Masonic Lodge opens doors for fundraiser
21 Aug 2023

New York State/US – Matinecock Masonic Lodge opens doors for fundraiser

(by Will Sheeline, LIHERALD.COM, August 20, 2023)   While the history of the Freemasons has often been shrouded in mystery, […]

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Isle of Man/England - Local charity extends gratitude to IOM Freemasons
20 Aug 2023

Isle of Man/England – Local charity extends gratitude to IOM Freemasons

(by editorial board, 3m, 20 August 2023)   Local charity Sight Matters has thanked the Island’s Freemasons after receiving a […]

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Illinois/US - Two local Freemasonry lodges award four scholarships
18 Aug 2023

Illinois/US – Two local Freemasonry lodges award four scholarships

(by Dennis Olsen, Daily Herald, August 17, 2023)   The Cary-Grove Masonic Lodge No. 1157 and the Oneida Masonic Lodge […]

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New Zealand - Masonic Lodge Whangamomona 234 gifts tech upgrade to Stratford High School
17 Aug 2023

New Zealand – Masonic Lodge Whangamomona 234 gifts tech upgrade to Stratford High School

(by editorial board, Stratford Place, 17 August, 2023)   The Masonic Lodge Whangamomona 234 has gifted a new four-outlet poker […]

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Michigan/US - Michigan Masonic Home awarded Gold Seal Accreditation
16 Aug 2023

Michigan/US – Michigan Masonic Home awarded Gold Seal Accreditation

(by Sarah Wright, Morning Sun, August 10, 2023)   The Michigan Masonic Home has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal […]

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15 Aug 2023

Ohio/US – The long history of the Wilton Clinton Masonic Lodge

(by Ashley Saari, Monadnock, 14th August 2023)   The Clinton Masonic Lodge stands out on Wilton Main Street, sitting atop […]

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Oklahoma/US - Grand Master Issues Warning About Anti-Masonic Activity
14 Aug 2023

Oklahoma/US – Grand Master Issues Warning About Anti-Masonic Activity

(by Christopher Hodappr, Freemasons for Dummies, August 13, 2023)   MW Glen A. Chaney, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge […]

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North Yorkshire/England - York Eboracum Freemasons unveil blue plaque in city
14 Aug 2023

North Yorkshire/England – York Eboracum Freemasons unveil blue plaque in city

(by editorial board, The Press, 11th August 2023)   A new blue plaque has been unveiled in York city centre […]

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South Australia - The Port Lincoln Railway Museum received a $25,000 grant
14 Aug 2023

South Australia – The Port Lincoln Railway Museum received a $25,000 grant

(by editorial board, Port Lincoln Times, 14th August 2023)   The Port Lincoln Railway Museum received a $25,000 grant to […]

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Scotland - Freemasons show their softer side with teddy bear donation to two Ayrshire hospitals
13 Aug 2023

Scotland – Freemasons show their softer side with teddy bear donation to two Ayrshire hospitals

(by Paul Behan, Daily Record, 13 August 2023)   Ayrshire Freemasons have been hailed for showing their warm and cuddly […]

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Ontario/Canada - Freemasons support Société Alzheimer Society Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay & Districts
12 Aug 2023

Ontario/Canada – Freemasons support Société Alzheimer Society Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay & Districts

(by Star Staff, The Sudbury Star, August 12, 2023)   The Société Alzheimer Society Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay & Districts has […]

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Massachusetts/US - Grand Master Warns About Bogus Masonic Recruitment
11 Aug 2023

Massachusetts/US – Grand Master Warns About Bogus Masonic Recruitment

(by Christopher Hodapp, Freemasons for Dummies, August 09, 2023)   Back in June, MW George Hamilton, Grand Master of the […]

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Northamptonshire/England - Freemasons set up local branch of Homeless charity
10 Aug 2023

Northamptonshire/England – Freemasons set up local branch of Homeless charity

(by Craig Bunday, Northampton Chronicle, 10th August 2023)   ‘The 3 Pillars – Feeding the Homeless and Supporting the Community’ […]

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New York/US - Parishville Masonic Lodge 395 hosting chicken BBQ Saturday
09 Aug 2023

New York/US – Parishville Masonic Lodge 395 hosting chicken BBQ Saturday

(by editorial board, North Country Now, August 9, 2023)   Parishville Masonic Lodge 395, 1767 State Highway 72, will offer […]

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Ohio/US - Freemasons celebrate the Grand Lodge of Ohio in East Palestine
08 Aug 2023

Ohio/US – Freemasons celebrate the Grand Lodge of Ohio in East Palestine

(by editorial board, Salem News, August 04, 2023)   Freemasons from across Ohio gathered July 30 to celebrate the Grand […]

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Team Jak, who support children and young people diagnosed with cancer and their families, was the chosen charity of two Masonic Provinces in Scotland - Moray and Nairn and Banffshire
07 Aug 2023

Scotland – Aberdeen children’s charity gifted £1,500 from Scottish Freemasons

(by Thomas Durham, AberdeenLive, 5th August 2023)   An Aberdeen children’s charity has received £1,500 from two groups of Scottish […]

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Freemasonry: Oxford’s not-so-secret secret society
06 Aug 2023

Freemasonry: Oxford’s not-so-secret secret society

(by Anika Gupta and Rufus Hall, Cherwell, 12th June 2023)   Breeches and brotherhood … the secret world of freemasonry […]

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Lanarkshire/Scotland - Stonehouse groups benefit from generosity of village's Freemasons
05 Aug 2023

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

(by Lanarkshire Live, Daily Record, 4th August 2023)   A whole host of Lanarkshire charities and youth groups have benefited […]

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Oxfordshire/England - Horse gifted in memory of late wife
04 Aug 2023

Oxfordshire/England – Horse gifted in memory of late wife

(by editorial board, Kenley Standard, 31 July 2023)   John Price, from Henley, made the donation to celebrate his 50 […]

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03 Aug 2023

Nebraska/US – Omaha Masonic Lodge raises with car show

(by KMTV Staff, 3KMTV News Now, July 31, 2023)   Classic cars revved engines and made a comeback in Millard. […]

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Northumberland/England - Freemasons step up to assist in saving lives at sea
02 Aug 2023

Northumberland/England – Freemasons step up to assist in saving lives at sea

(by editorial board, Lifeboats, 1 August 2023)   The Freemasons from Cramlington had recently visited RNLI Blyth to hear and […]

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Ontario/Canada - Masonic lodge donates $100K to Athens facility
31 Jul 2023

Ontario/Canada – Masonic lodge donates $100K to Athens facility

(by Sabrina Bedford, The Recorder & Times, July 24, 2023)   The fundraising thermometer continues to rise for the new […]

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Nottinghamshire/England - Freemasons donated thousands to Newark Dementia Carers Group
30 Jul 2023

Nottinghamshire/England – Freemasons donated thousands to Newark Dementia Carers Group

(by Marta Tavares, Newark Advertiser, 30 July 2023)   Newark Freemasons have donated £1,000 to a charity in memory of […]

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Illinois/US - Flora Masonic Lodge 204 Donates $10K To Shriner’s Children’s Hospital
29 Jul 2023

Illinois/US – Flora Masonic Lodge 204 Donates $10K To Shriner’s Children’s Hospital

(by July 28, 2023, Effingham Radio, editorial board)   On July 10, 2023 before their regular lodge meeting Flora Masonic […]

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Washington state/US - Rotary Club hears from Masonic Lodge member
28 Jul 2023

Washington state/US – Rotary Club hears from Masonic Lodge member

(by Ethan Reddish, The Post-Searchlight, July 26, 2023)   Members of the Bainbridge Rotary club gathered at the Kirbo Center […]

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Illinois/US - West Chicago man arrested for allegedly defacing downtown Naperville Freemasons’ mural
27 Jul 2023

Illinois/US – West Chicago man arrested for allegedly defacing downtown Naperville Freemasons’ mural

(by Will Payne, NCTV17, July 25, 2023)   A West Chicago man was taken into custody, accused of allegedly spray-painting […]

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Isle of Wight/England - Freemasons donate £45,000 to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
26 Jul 2023

Isle of Wight/England – Freemasons donate £45,000 to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

(by Paul Coates, Petersfield Post, 26th July 2023)   The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance charity has received […]

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Cumbria/UK - Cumbrian freemason raises money for motor neurone disease research
25 Jul 2023

Cumbria/UK – Cumbrian freemason raises money for motor neurone disease research

(by Brandon Mawson, News&Star, 25th July 2023)   A Freemason and rugby player was inspired to raise money in support […]

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Wisconsin/US - Prince Hall Masonic Temple promotes gun safety after several kids shot and injured
24 Jul 2023

Wisconsin/US – Prince Hall Masonic Temple promotes gun safety after several kids shot and injured

(by Phillip Boudreaux , Spectrum News 1, July 23, 2023)   After Milwaukee Police said several kids were shot and […]

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Florida/US - Fire Destroys Masonic Hall: Arson Suspected
23 Jul 2023

Washington State/US – Grand Master of Washington Issues Warning About Anti-Masons

(by Christopher Hodapp, Freemasons for Dummies, July 22, 2023)   In the wake of this month’s killing of a Freemason […]

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Wales - Newtown Girl Guides new picnic bench from Powys Freemasons
22 Jul 2023

Wales – Newtown Girl Guides new picnic bench from Powys Freemasons

(by Anwen Parry, Powys County Times, 17th July 2023)   Cedewain Lodge of Freemasons 1594 members Colin and Christine Evans […]

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Victoria/Australia - Freemasons film night worth a look
21 Jul 2023

Victoria/Australia – Freemasons film night worth a look

(by editorial board, Kyabram Free Press, July 21, 2023)   The Kyabram Freemasons invite you to a private screening of […]

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Cheshire/England - Community Centre project gets funding from Freemasons
20 Jul 2023

Cheshire/England – Community Centre project gets funding from Freemasons

(by editorial board, CHANNELEYE, July 20, 2023)   Jersey Cheshire Home have been given a cash boost towards a new […]

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Egypt cancels US rapper Travis Scott’s concert over alleged promotion of Masonry
19 Jul 2023

Egypt cancels US rapper Travis Scott’s concert over alleged promotion of Masonry

(by editorial board, Al Arabiya English, 18 July ,2023)   Egypt’s Musicians’ Syndicate has canceled US rapper Travis Scott’s scheduled […]

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Somerset/England - Connaught Lodge welcome D of E Frome college students
18 Jul 2023

Somerset/England – Connaught Lodge welcome D of E Frome college students

(by editorial board, The Midsomer Norton, Radstock & District Journal, 18th July 2023 )   On Friday, 30th June, Connaught […]

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Missouri/US - Cornerstone rededication ceremony held by Freemasons at county courthouse
17 Jul 2023

Missouri/US – Cornerstone rededication ceremony held by Freemasons at county courthouse

(by Marty Bachman, Daily Express, July 17, 2023 )   A Masonic Cornerstone Rededication ceremony was held by local Adair […]

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Tennessee/US - Man must pay $1M+ after guilty plea in Masonic lodge embezzlement
16 Jul 2023

Tennessee/US – Man must pay $1M+ after guilty plea in Masonic lodge embezzlement

(by editorial board, WREG News Channel 3, July 13, 2023)   MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Man must pay $1M+ after guilty […]

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Essex/England - Braintree freemasons raise over £5k for Papyrus.
15 Jul 2023

Essex/England – Braintree freemasons raise over £5k for Papyrus

(by Macaully Moffat, Braintree&Witham Times, 15th July 2023)   Essex Freemasons John Smillie of Langthorne Lodge and Mark Lappage of […]

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Hampshire/England - Basingstoke Freemasons donate to Pelican Cancer Foundation
14 Jul 2023

Hampshire/England – Basingstoke Freemasons donate to Pelican Cancer Foundation

(by Mark Paine, Gazette, 13th July 2023)   Basingstoke Freemasons have donated £1,000 to a cancer treatment foundation in the […]

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Greece - Explosion damages Masonic Hall in central Athens
13 Jul 2023

Greece – Explosion damages Masonic Hall in central Athens

(by Newsroom/Dimitris Peristeris/Intime News, ekathimerini.com, July 13, 2023)   A small-scale explosion of an improvised explosive device caused limited damage […]

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Pennsylvania/US - Lebanon Masonic Council No. 27 donates $1,000 to Special Olympics for uniforms
12 Jul 2023

Pennsylvania/US – Lebanon Masonic Council No. 27 donates $1,000 to Special Olympics for uniforms

(by LebTown Staff, LEBTOWN, July 11, 2023)   The Lebanon Council No. 27 of the Royal & Select Masters Masons […]

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Texas/US - Freemasons say man was killed outside McAllen lodge
12 Jul 2023

Texas/US – Freemasons say man was killed outside McAllen lodge

(by Xavier Alvarez, myRGV, July 12, 2023)   The Mission man shot and killed Monday night was a well-known member […]

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Devonshire/England - Freemasons grant £15,000 to local transport support group
11 Jul 2023

Devonshire/England – Freemasons grant £15,000 to local transport support group

(by Amy Hetherington, Okehampton Times, 7th July 2023)   The Okehampton District and Community Transport Group (ODCTG) received a £15,000 […]

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Texas/US - Laredo Masonic Lodge welcomes new leaders for 2023-24
10 Jul 2023

Texas/US – Laredo Masonic Lodge welcomes new leaders for 2023-24

(by Jorge A. Vela, LMTonline, July 10, 2023)   The Laredo Masonic Lodge 547 recently installed its next group of […]

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North Yorkshire/England -Call for councillors to declare if they’re a Freemason
09 Jul 2023

North Yorkshire/England -Call for councillors to declare if they’re a Freemason

(by Thomas Barrett Local Democracy Reporter, The Streay Ferret, July 10, 2023)   Anyone elected onto North Yorkshire Council should […]

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Michigan/US - The Gladwin Masonic Lodge #397 donates to Hospice
08 Jul 2023

Michigan/US – The Gladwin Masonic Lodge #397 donates to Hospice

(by editorial board, Record&Clarion, July 4, 2023)   The Gladwin Masonic Lodge #397 again donated to Hospice of Gladwin Area, […]

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Devon/England - 18 charities benefited from the Devonshire Freemasons WAKE Fund
07 Jul 2023

Devon/England – 18 charities benefited from the Devonshire Freemasons WAKE Fund

(by Crediton Courier Contributor, Ivybridge&South Brent Gazette, 2nd July 2023)   Every spring and autumn Freemasons from all around Devon […]

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East Lancashire/England - Freemasons make £62k donation to help youngsters
06 Jul 2023

East Lancashire/England – Freemasons make £62k donation to help youngsters

(by Harriet Heywood, yahoo! news, 3 July 2023 )   A £62,000 grant has been given to help vulnerable children […]

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Ireland - Freemasons must open hall to other groups if they want to extend it into Cork city park
04 Jul 2023

Ireland – Freemasons must open hall to other groups if they want to extend it into Cork city park

(by Eoin English, Irish Examiner, 29th June 2023)   The Freemasons will have to make their historic hall in Cork […]

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Exactly 160 years ago: Friend to Friend - A Brotherhood Undivided
03 Jul 2023

Exactly 160 years ago: Friend to Friend – A Brotherhood Undivided

The Battle of Gettysburg website, gettysburgfreemasons.org, FREEMASONRY.network, July 3, 2023 The Friend-to-Friend Monument depicts Confederate Brigadier General Lewis A. Armistead, […]

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California/US - Inside San Francisco’s Masonic Halls and Fraternal Lodges
02 Jul 2023

California/US – Inside San Francisco’s Masonic Halls and Fraternal Lodges

(by Julie Zigoris, The San Francisco Standard, June 30, 2023)   Much is made of the secrets of the Freemasons, […]

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Somerset/England - Funding boost for Apex Park Playday from Burnham Freemasons
01 Jul 2023

Somerset/England – Funding boost for Apex Park Playday from Burnham Freemasons

(by editorial board, Burnham-On-Sea.com –, July 1, 2023)   Burnham-On-Sea Freemasons have this week given a funding boost to the […]

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East Lancashire/England - Freemasons fundraiser raises £1,000 towards East Lancashire Festival 2026
30 Jun 2023

East Lancashire/England – Freemasons fundraiser raises £1,000 towards East Lancashire Festival 2026

(by editorial board, Rochdale Online, 29 June 2023)   Members of the Oldham and Rochdale districts Freemasons group and their […]

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New Jersey/US - Masonic Lodge awards $50,000 in college scholarships
29 Jun 2023

New Jersey/US – Masonic Lodge awards $50,000 in college scholarships

(by Jacklyn McQuarrie, The Press of Atlantic City, June 29, 2023)   Egg Harbor Township — Trinity Justice Unity Lodge […]

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Kent/England - Freemasons chip in for flood victims
28 Jun 2023

Kent/England – Freemasons chip in for flood victims

(by Rohan Aldous, Shepparton News, June 28, 2023)   Pouring rain greeted a group of “gift-bearing” Freemasons to Rochester on […]

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Lincolnshire/England - Curry and conversation bring Freemasons closer together
27 Jun 2023

Lincolnshire/England – Curry and conversation bring Freemasons closer together

(by editorial board, Lincolnshire Today, 27th June 2023)   When four Grantham Freemasons went for a curry together four years […]

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Victoria/Australia - East Grampians Health Service physiotherapy department benefits from Freemasons' donation
26 Jun 2023

Victoria/Australia – East Grampians Health Service physiotherapy department benefits from Freemasons’ donation

(by editorial board, The Ararat Advertiser, June 26 2023)   The East Grampians Health Service physiotherapy department is the recipient […]

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Manitoba/Canada - Mass in ‘Masonic Auditorium’ raises questions
25 Jun 2023

Manitoba/Canada – Mass in ‘Masonic Auditorium’ raises questions

(by editorial board, The Pillar, June 23, 2023)   A Mass meant to foster Catholic brotherhood at the border between […]

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Virginia/U.S. - Man dumps gasoline, sets fire to Leesburg Masonic Lodge, detectives say
24 Jun 2023

Virginia/U.S. – Man dumps gasoline, sets fire to Leesburg Masonic Lodge, detectives say

(by Samantha Dunne, ClickOrlando.com, June 23, 2023)   A man was arrested Thursday after dumping gasoline and setting fire to […]

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British Columbia and Yukon/Canada - Freemasons place Fort Steele marker
24 Jun 2023

British Columbia and Yukon/Canada – Freemasons place Fort Steele marker

(by editorial board, e-know.ca, June 24, 2023)   On June 17, members of Cranbrook Masonic Lodge #34 placed a marker […]

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Lincolnshire/England - John O’Groats re-union was pure fluke for Freemasons
23 Jun 2023

Lincolnshire/England – John O’Groats re-union was pure fluke for Freemasons

(by editorial board, Lincolnshire Today, 22nd June 2023)   When Skegness Freemason Bob Craig and his wife Mel cycled from […]

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West Riding of Yorkshire/England - 'Jean' the minibus bought by charity thanks to Freemasons
22 Jun 2023

West Riding of Yorkshire/England – ‘Jean’ the minibus bought by charity thanks to Freemasons

(by Lesley Tate, Craven Herald & Pioneer, 22nd June 2023)   A wheelchair friendly mini-bus named in memory of much […]

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India - Freemasons of Telangana to walk for values
21 Jun 2023

Hyderabad/India – Freemasons of Telangana to walk for values

(by editorial board, Telengana Today, June 17, 2023)   Freemasons of Telangana are organising a Walk for Values on Sunday […]

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Georgia/US - Vandals strike 3 historic monuments in downtown Augusta
20 Jun 2023

Georgia/US – Vandals strike 3 historic monuments in downtown Augusta

(by Hallie Turner, 12.26, June 15, 2023)   Once summer comes around and school is out, there’s often an uptick […]

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North Dakota/US - Fraternity Masonic Lodge awards scholarships
19 Jun 2023

North Dakota/US – Fraternity Masonic Lodge awards scholarships

(by editorial board, The Globe, June 19, 2023)   The Fraternity Masonic Lodge will award six Worthington High School graduates […]

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Devonshire/England - Freemasons donate £22,250 to 18 local charities and organisations
18 Jun 2023

Devonshire/England – Freemasons donate £22,250 to 18 local charities and organisations

(by editorial board, North Devon Gazette, 18 June 2023)   Every spring and autumn, Freemasons from all around Devon meet […]

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Massachusetts/US - Salem Masonic Lodge makes $3,000 donation to SCHS Drama Club
17 Jun 2023

Massachusetts/US – Salem Masonic Lodge makes $3,000 donation to SCHS Drama Club

(by WJBD Staff , WJBD , June 15, 2023)   The Salem Masonic Lodge has made a $3,000 donation to […]

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Florida/US - Fire Destroys Masonic Hall: Arson Suspected
15 Jun 2023

Florida/US – Fire Destroys Masonic Hall: Arson Suspected

(by Christopher Hodapp, Freemasons for Dummies, June 15, 2023)   A devastating fire destroyed the Masonic hall in Leesburg, Florida […]

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Ohio/US - Images of the East Liverpool Masonic Lodge #681
14 Jun 2023

Ohio/US – Images of the East Liverpool Masonic Lodge #681

(by editorial board, The Review, June 10, 2023)   The East Liverpool Masonic Lodge #681, 422 Broadway St., held a […]

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Devonshire/England - Freemasons’ teddies for loving care
12 Jun 2023

Devonshire/England – Freemasons’ teddies for loving care

(by Laura White, The Moorlander, 3 Jun 2023)   Teddies for Loving Care (TLC) started in the Province of Essex […]

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South Australia - Freemasons want Adelaide’s first skyscraper to be tourist draw
11 Jun 2023

South Australia – Freemasons want Adelaide’s first skyscraper to be tourist draw

(by Charlie Gilchrist, INDAILY, May 15, 2023)   The Freemasons plan to lodge an application to build Adelaide’s first skyscraper […]

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Wisconsin/US - Freemasons to provide lifesaving devices for state patrol vehicles
09 Jun 2023

Wisconsin/US – Freemasons to provide lifesaving devices for state patrol vehicles

(by Abigail Leavins, WMTV, June 3, 2023)   Wisconsin Freemasons plan to donate lifesaving tools for Wisconsin State Patrol vehicles. […]

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Middlesex/England - Freemasons help provide useful technology to children's hospices
08 Jun 2023

Middlesex/England – Freemasons help provide useful technology to children’s hospices

(by Nicola Lloyd, Community News, 8 June 2023)   The outgoing charity steward of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Middlesex […]

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Greater Manchester/England - Freemasons and volunteers lookback at four years of foodbank collections
07 Jun 2023

Greater Manchester/England – Freemasons and volunteers lookback at four years of foodbank collections

(by Zainab Noor, In Your Area, 2 June 2023)   In early 2019 Rochdale District Freemasons embarked on a challenging […]

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Isle of Wight/England - Freemasons in action: £62,000 presented to charities
06 Jun 2023

Isle of Wight/England – Freemasons in action: £62,000 presented to charities

(by Ed Baker, On the Wight, 06, June 2023)   Isle of Wight Freemasons handed over cheques to representatives of […]

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North Yorkshire/England - Equipment for Guisborough Guides provided by Freemasons
05 Jun 2023

North Yorkshire/England – Equipment for Guisborough Guides provided by Freemasons

(by editorial board, Darlington & Stockton Times, 5th June 2023)   After discovering that the local Girl Guides group were […]

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Essex/England - Work of Orsett Freemasons and the William Glasgow Trust
04 Jun 2023

Essex/England – Work of Orsett Freemasons and the William Glasgow Trust

(by Staff Reporter, Your Thurrock, June 4, 2023)   Strong communities are crucial because they are often an important source […]

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Texas/US - Masonic Lodge 966 Awards
03 Jun 2023

Texas/US – Masonic Lodge 966 Awards

(by Tyson Curtis, The Pampa News, June 3, 2023)   Masonic Lodge 966 of Pampa recgonized the three recipents of […]

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Michigan/US - Masons present Bikes for Books at elementary schools
02 Jun 2023

Michigan/US – Masons present Bikes for Books at elementary schools

(by Darby Hinkley, The Alpena News, June 2, 6023)   The Alpena Hopper Masonic Lodge No. 199 teamed up with […]

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Somerset/England - New £1,000 boost handed to Burnham-On-Sea Foodbank from town’s Freemasons
01 Jun 2023

Somerset/England – New £1,000 boost handed to Burnham-On-Sea Foodbank from town’s Freemasons

(by editorial board, Burnham-On-Sea.com , June 1, 2023)   Burnham-On-Sea Freemasons have this week donated £1,000 of food supplies to […]

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Beyond Monuments: The Masonic Legacy in Lisbon and the United States Capital
30 May 2023

Beyond Monuments: The Masonic Legacy in Lisbon and the United States Capital

(by Jay Costa Owen, Portugal Resident, 30th May 2023)   Despite being a relatively young nation, the United States of […]

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Greater Manchester/England - fundraising initiative from the Rochdale District Freemasons
29 May 2023

Greater Manchester/England – fundraising initiative from the Rochdale District Freemasons

(by editorial board, Rochdale Online, 26 May 2023)   In early 2019 Rochdale District Freemasons embarked on a very challenging […]

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Namibia - Freemasons reach out to those with multiple sclerosis
28 May 2023

Namibia – Freemasons reach out to those with multiple sclerosis

(by Francois Lottering, the namibian, 24 May 2023)   Multiple Sclerosis Namibia (MSN) founder Bianca Özcan was pleasantly surprised when […]

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Oklahoma/US - Garvin County Freemasons carry on flag tradition
27 May 2023

Oklahoma/US – Garvin County Freemasons carry on flag tradition

(by News Staff, Garvin County News Star, May 25, 2023)   Local Freemasons from Valley Lodge 6 will be observing […]

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Buckinghamshire/England - Freemasons Continue Memorial Day Tradition with Upcoming Food Service
26 May 2023

Buckinghamshire/England – Freemasons Continue Memorial Day Tradition with Upcoming Food Service

(by John Fey, BUCKSCO.TODAY, May 25, 2023)   A Masonic hall in Bucks County will be continuing a longstanding annual […]

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Pennsylvania/US - Broad Street’s iconic 150-year-old Masonic Temple is not ‘a secret, forbidden place
25 May 2023

Pennsylvania/US – Broad Street’s iconic 150-year-old Masonic Temple is not ‘a secret, forbidden place’

(by Kevin Riordan, The Philadelphia Inqirer, May 25, 2023)   The Freemasons expected their five-year effort to construct a Pennsylvania […]

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North Yorkshire/England - Freemasons donate to Riding for the Disabled group
23 May 2023

North Yorkshire/England – Freemasons donate to Riding for the Disabled group

(by Joe Willis, Rishmondshire TODAY, May 23, 2023)   The Worshipful Master Robert Riddell of Lennox Lodge Freemasons has presented […]

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22 May 2023

Minnesota/US – Crookston Masonic Lodge raises $26,600 for the honor flight

(by editorial board, KROX, May 21, 2023)   The Crookston Masonic Lodge recently held a free-will breakfast fundraiser at the […]

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Devonshire/England - Okehampton Freemasons donate hundreds to Okehampton causes
22 May 2023

Devonshire/England – Okehampton Freemasons donate hundreds to Okehampton causes

(by Amy Hetherington, Okehampton Times, 20th May 2023)   Okehampton Freemasons donated a total of £400 to two Okehampton causes […]

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North Wales - Freemasons donates £10,000 to Clwyd Special Riding Centre
20 May 2023

North Wales – Freemasons donates £10,000 to Clwyd Special Riding Centre

(by Joe Robinson, The Leader, 20th MAy 2023)   A specialist centre providing riding opportunties for people with disabilities has […]

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Cumbria/England - Freemasons host fishing event with Mayfield and James Rennie School
19 May 2023

Cumbria/England – Freemasons host fishing event with Mayfield and James Rennie School

(by Brandon Mawson, News & Star, 19th May 2023)   This week Cumbria Freemasons hosted the second Masonic Fishing Charity […]

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Saskatchewan/Canada - Local Masonic group to turn 100!
18 May 2023

Saskatchewan/Canada – Local Masonic group to turn 100!

(by Jay D Haughton, Moose Jaw, May 17 2023)   The Masonic group Memorial Lodge #172 in Moose Jaw will […]

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South Yorkshire/England - Freemasons’ grant gives Sight & Sound charity a lift
17 May 2023

South Yorkshire/England – Freemasons’ grant gives Sight & Sound charity a lift

(by editorial board, Rotherham Advertiser, 16th May 2023)   A Community group gave a charity helping the deaf and blind […]

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Tailand - Freemasons, Rotarians, Sports Club, donate school uniforms to underprivileged children
16 May 2023

Tailand – Freemasons, Rotarians, Sports Club, donate school uniforms to underprivileged children

(by Jetsada Homklin, Pattaya Mail, May 16, 2023)   The Rotary Clubs of Jomtien-Pattaya and Pattaya Marina, Pattaya Sports Club […]

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West Yorkshire/England - Wharfedale scouts supported by Freemasons ahead of World Jamboree
15 May 2023

West Yorkshire/England – Wharfedale scouts supported by Freemasons ahead of World Jamboree

(by Claire Lomax, Wharfedale Observer, 12th May 2023)   Otley Freemasons are supporting five Scouts and Explorers from the Wharfedale […]

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Mississippi/US - PTA, Masonic Lodge honor Bogue Chitto Elementary’s ‘Top Cats’
14 May 2023

Mississippi/US – PTA, Masonic Lodge honor Bogue Chitto Elementary’s ‘Top Cats’

(by Daily Leader Staff, Daily Leader, May 13, 2023)   The Bogue Chitto Masonic Lodge partnered with Bogue Chitto Attendance […]

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Cornwall/England - Freemasons celebrate same-sex couple initation
13 May 2023

Cornwall/England – Freemasons celebrate same-sex couple initation

(by Ryan Morwood, The Packet, 13th May 2023)   A Lodge in Cornwall has hosted what is being described as […]

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12 May 2023

Kansas/US – Hays Masonic Lodge No. 195 Donates $12,000 to the FHSU Language and Literacy Institute

(by editorial board, Hays Post, May 12, 2023)   The Kansas Masonic Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to benefiting Kansas […]

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Malta - Watch: ‘We Freemasons are good people’
11 May 2023

Malta – Watch: ‘We Freemasons are good people’

(by Mark Laurence Zammit, Times Malta, 9 maja 2023)   Freemasonry is the only refuge left from a world consuming […]

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Surrey/England - Young people given critical education support thanks to £40K Freemasons Grant
10 May 2023

Surrey/England – Young people given critical education support thanks to £40K Freemasons Grant

(by Newsdesk, Charity Today, 10th May 2023)   Around 35 young people, who would otherwise not secure qualifications at school, […]

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Ohio/US - Masonic lodges in the Valley endure, adapt to change
09 May 2023

Ohio/US – Masonic lodges in the Valley endure, adapt to change

(by Bob Coupland, The Vindicator, May 8, 2023)   Masonic lodges have had to close or merge as they face […]

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Florida/US - Freemasons of Polk County present artwork to Polk County High School
08 May 2023

Florida/US – Freemasons of Polk County present artwork to Polk County High School

(by Grant Langston, Tryon Daily Bulletin, May 4, 2023)   The Freemasons of Polk County presented a gift of a […]

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Australia - Prince of Wales Lodge No. 40 opened the doors
06 May 2023

Australia – Prince of Wales Lodge No. 40 opened the doors

(by Tim Bottams, Ballarat Times, May 6, 2023)   The curtain was peeled back for the first time over the […]

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District of London/England - Inside the Chingford home of the Freemasons
05 May 2023

District of London/England – Inside the Chingford home of the Freemasons

(by Victoria Munro, Waltham Forest Echo, 4 May, 2023)   “We’re not a secret society,” insists Eric Husband, member of […]

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Worcestershire/England - disabled families awarded free day out thanks to grant from Freemasons
04 May 2023

Worcestershire/England – disabled families awarded free day out thanks to grant from Freemasons

(by Ashleigh Osborne, Bromsgrove Standard, 2nd May, 2023)   Families with disabled from across Worcestershire have have enjoyed a session […]

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Ontario/Canada - Masons visit Listowel
03 May 2023

Ontario/Canada – Masons visit Listowel

(by editorial board, Listowel Banner, Local News, May 3, 2023)   On March 21, John Main, district deputy grand master […]

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North Carolina - Southern Pines Masonic Lodge No. 484 Announces Recipients
02 May 2023

North Carolina/US – Southern Pines Masonic Lodge No. 484 Announces Recipients

(by editorial board, The Pilot, May 2, 2023)   The Southern Pines Masonic Lodge No. 484 awards two seniors who […]

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Colorado/US - Masonic Lodge sells downtown property, dedicates new Steamboat home
01 May 2023

Colorado/US – Masonic Lodge sells downtown property, dedicates new Steamboat home

(by John F. Russell, Steamboat Pilot&Today, April 28, 2023)   Members of Elk Mountain Masonic Lodge No. 118 were joined […]

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Shropshire/England - Guide dog gets a name from the Freemasons
30 Apr 2023

Shropshire/England – Guide dog gets a name from the Freemasons

(by Richard Williams, Shropshire Star, April 29, 2023)   A guide dog has been named by the fundraising branch of […]

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British Columbia/Canada - Langley Freemasons celebrate 100th anniversary
29 Apr 2023

British Columbia/Canada – Langley Freemasons celebrate 100th anniversary

(by Dan Ferguson, Langley Advance Times, April 27, 2023)   Over its 100 years, Langley City’s Masonic lodge has grown […]

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Spain - Freemasons offer support to Age Concern Fuengirola
28 Apr 2023

Spain – Freemasons offer support to Age Concern Fuengirola

(by Tony Byrant, SUR in English, 28 April 2023)   The Masonic Lodge of Friendship 37 in Fuengirola has made […]

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Yorkshire/England - Otley Action for Older People supported by the Alfred Masonic Lodge
27 Apr 2023

Yorkshire/England – Otley Action for Older People supported by the Alfred Masonic Lodge

(by Claire Lomax, Wharfedale Observer, 26th April 2023)   Otley Action for Older People have been supported by the Alfred […]

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London/England - Wagner's Die Walküre inside The Grand Temple at Freemasons' Hall.
26 Apr 2023

London/England – Wagner’s Die Walküre inside The Grand Temple at Freemasons’ Hall.

(by Regents Opera., The Londonist, 26th April 2023)   Here’s a real treat for both opera aficionados and those just […]

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Devonshire/England - A huge boost to Devon’s foodbanks and South Brent Freemasons supporting local charities
25 Apr 2023

Devonshire/England – A huge boost to Devon’s foodbanks and South Brent Freemasons supporting local charities

(by Laura White, The Moorlander, 21 April 2023)   Over the last few weeks Devonshire’s Freemasons Executive have presented £6,666 […]

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Scotland - Police investigating after break-in at Ardrossan Masonic Lodge
24 Apr 2023

Scotland – Police investigating after break-in at Ardrossan Masonic Lodge

(by Murray Grayston, Herald, 24th April 2023)   The damage at the Masonic Lodge building on Harbour Street is believed […]

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Florida/U.S – Freemasons aid Special Olympics
23 Apr 2023

Florida/U.S – Freemasons aid Special Olympics

(by editorial board, The Apopka Chief, April 21, 2023)   Orange Lodge No. 36 was honored to aid the Special […]

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Alaska/US - Masonic Temple awarded major grant to help preserve artifacts
22 Apr 2023

Alaska/US – Masonic Temple awarded major grant to help preserve artifacts

(by Steve Crocker, 6WBRC, April 21, 2023)   A group renovating a downtown Birmingham landmark is getting nearly $700,000 to […]

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Devonshire/England - Local Freemasons donates 1K to Axminster and Chard charities
22 Apr 2023

Devonshire/England – Local Freemasons donates 1K to Axminster and Chard charities

(by Adam Manning, Chad & Ilminster News, 21st April 2023)   Four Axminster charities have benefitted from a cash grant […]

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Ohio/US - Freemasons to hold open house at lodge in downtown BG
21 Apr 2023

Ohio/US – Freemasons to hold open house at lodge in downtown BG

(by David Dupont, BG Independent News, April 21, 2023)   The Freemasons of Wood County Lodge #112 will open their […]

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New Zealand - Freemasons collect $30,000 for mayoral relief fund
20 Apr 2023

New Zealand – Freemasons collect $30,000 for mayoral relief fund

(by Avneesh Vincent, The Gisborne Herald, April 20 2023)   Gisborne Freemasons have handed over $30,000 for the Tairāwhiti Mayoral […]

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Texas/US - Amarillo Freemasons propose to place cornerstone on new Potter County Courthouse
19 Apr 2023

Texas/US – Amarillo Freemasons propose to place cornerstone on new Potter County Courthouse

(by Kelsey Davis KFDA, KFDA, April 18, 2023)   Freemasons set cornerstones and dedication plaques to bless buildings which serve […]

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Ohio/US - Freemasons Hold an Open House in Williamsport for Those Who Are Curious
17 Apr 2023

Ohio/US – Freemasons Hold an Open House in Williamsport for Those Who Are Curious

(by Jeremy Newman, tThe Scioto Post, April 16, 2023)   Freemasonry is one of the oldest fraternal organizations in the […]

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Isle of Man/England - Masons’ cheques to anti-cancer charity
16 Apr 2023

Isle of Man/England – Masons’ cheques to anti-cancer charity

(by Isle of Man Today reporter , Isle of Man Today, 16th April 2023)   David Moughtin of Viking Lodge […]

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Virginia/US - Mount Vernon Masonic Lodge: spring flea market & arts and crafts fair
15 Apr 2023

Virginia/US – Mount Vernon Masonic Lodge: spring flea market & arts and crafts fair

(by L Suzanne Landers, Neighbor, patch, April 15, 2023)   Handsewn and custom made gifts such as monogramed towels and […]

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Australia - Anzac commemoration meeting at Weston Masonic Centre
14 Apr 2023

Australia – Anzac commemoration meeting at Weston Masonic Centre

(by editorial board, The Advertiser, April 11 2023)   The Australian Light Horse Brigade’s charge at the Battle of Beersheba […]

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Ohio/US - Sabina Masonic Lodge to open its doors
13 Apr 2023

Ohio/US – Sabina Masonic Lodge to open its doors

(by editorial board, News Journal, April 13, 2023)   On April 22, Sabina Masonic Lodge will open its doors for […]

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Texas/US - Kyle, Masonic Lodge, VFW team up for Lego competition
12 Apr 2023

Texas/US – Kyle, Masonic Lodge, VFW team up for Lego competition

(by editorial board, Hays Free Press, April 12, 2023)   The Kyle Public Library, in partnership with the VFW of […]

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Ohio/US - Local Masonic Lodges open their doors
11 Apr 2023

Ohio/US – Local Masonic Lodges open their doors

(by editorial board, Record Herald, April 5, 2023)   On April 22, the Fayette Masonic Lodge and Jeffersonville Masonic Lodge […]

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Maryland/US - Homeless man accused of making violent threats, targeting Masonic lodges
10 Apr 2023

Maryland/US – Homeless man accused of making violent threats, targeting Masonic lodges

(by Ryan Dickstein, abc 2 Baltimore, Apr 07, 2023)   A homeless man faces charges for allegedly vandalizing several Maryland […]

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Connecticut/US - Hopping Into The Holiday
09 Apr 2023

Connecticut/US – Hopping Into The Holiday

(by editorial board, The Cheshire Herald, April 09, 2023)   On March 26, some hungry families had a chance to […]

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Australia - Now even taller: Freemasons’ new plans for CBD’s first skyscraper
08 Apr 2023

Australia – Now even taller: Freemasons’ new plans for CBD’s first skyscraper

(by editorial board, The Australian, 8th April 2023)   The Freemasons have expanded their plans to build Adelaide’s first skyscraper […]

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South Wales - Charity gets £60k donation to fund play clubs for children with complex disabilities
07 Apr 2023

South Wales – Charity gets £60k donation to fund play clubs for children with complex disabilities

(by Rhys Williams, Cearphilly Observer, April 7th, 2023)   Children with complex disabilities in Caerphilly will be able to access […]

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06 Apr 2023

California/US – The story of Prince Hall Freemasons in Sacramento

(by Graham Womack, The Sacramento Bee, April 06, 2023)   George Blue has his hopes pinned on a surveillance device. […]

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Cumbria/England - Motorcycling Freemasons hand out Easter eggs to children
05 Apr 2023

Cumbria/England – Motorcycling Freemasons hand out Easter eggs to children

(by Brandon Mawson, News & Star, 5th April 2023)   On Sunday, The roar of motorbikes could be heard across […]

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British Columbia and Yukon/Canada - Masonic lodge in Maple Ridge celebrates 75 years
04 Apr 2023

British Columbia and Yukon/Canada – Masonic lodge in Maple Ridge celebrates 75 years

(by Colleen Flanagan, Maple Ridge-Pitt MeadowsNews, April 4, 2023)   A Masonic lodge in Maple Ridge just celebrated 75 years […]

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03 Apr 2023

Colorado/US – Child identifying kits made with the Freemasons

(by Kyrsten McBrayer, KJCT NEWS, April 3, 2023)   A group of gentlemen held an open house today partnered with […]

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Texas/US - Ennis Masonic Lodge celebrates 150th year
01 Apr 2023

Texas/US – Ennis Masonic Lodge celebrates 150th year

(by editorial board, The Ennis News, April 1, 2023)   Ennis Masonic Lodge No. 369, which meets at 209 N. […]

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Tennessee/US - Jonesborough Masonic Lodge is celebrating its bicentennial
31 Mar 2023

Tennessee/US – Jonesborough Masonic Lodge is celebrating its bicentennial

(by Robert Houk, Johnson City Press, March 26, 2023)   Rhea Masonic Lodge No. 47 of the Free & Accepted […]

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Texas/US - Masonic Youth host Rainbow University
30 Mar 2023

Texas/US – Masonic Youth host Rainbow University

(by editorial board, Corsicana Daily Sun, March 29, 2023)   The Gun Barrel City Masonic Youth Rainbow Girls hosted the […]

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Philippines - What’s the problem with Freemasonry, anyway?
29 Mar 2023

Philippines – What’s the problem with Freemasonry, anyway?

(by editorial board, The Pillar, March 29, 2023)   The Catholic bishops of the Philippines reminded Catholics last week that […]

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London/England - Charity supporting Orthodox teenage girls awarded £40k Freemasons grant
28 Mar 2023

London/England – Charity supporting Orthodox teenage girls awarded £40k Freemasons grant

(by Sam Baker, Jewish News, March 27, 2023)   A charity providing mental health support to Jewish teenage girls in […]

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Canada - Chinese Freemasons celebrate 160 years of community and cultural support
27 Mar 2023

Canada – Chinese Freemasons celebrate 160 years of community and cultural support

(by Winston Szeto, CBC, March 25, 2023)   Cecil Fung’s first visit to central B.C. was an enlightening one, and […]

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India - Freemasons of friendship and fraternity
26 Mar 2023

India – Freemasons of friendship and fraternity

(by editorial board, Indian Express, 06th March 2023)   An entry to the temple of the Freemasons Hall, Egmore, is […]

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Texas/U.S. - Grand Master Renders Official Decision on Transgenders and Masonry
25 Mar 2023

Texas/U.S. – Grand Master Renders Official Decision on Transgenders and Masonry

(by Christopher Hodapp, Freemasons for Dummies, March 25, 2023)   The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas AF&AM, […]

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24 Mar 2023

Minnesota/U.S. – The Crookston Masonic Lodge to hold breakfast fundraiser for FFA

(by editorial board, KROX, March 23, 2023)   The Crookston Masonic Lodge #141 will hold a free will donation breakfast […]

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Yorkshire/England - Olicana Freemasons support the Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks
23 Mar 2023

Yorkshire/England – Olicana Freemasons support the Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks

(by Claire Lomax, Ilkley Gazette, 23rd March 2023)   Local parks group, Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks have received a […]

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British Columbia and Yukon/Canada - Abbotsford Masonic Temple digital marker links past to the present
22 Mar 2023

British Columbia and Yukon/Canada – Abbotsford Masonic Temple digital marker links past to the present

(by Jessica Peters, The Abbotsford News, March 22, 2023)   To celebrate 150 years of history in this province, the […]

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England/West Norfolk RDA welcomes Freemasons to Magpie Centre after receiving generous grant
21 Mar 2023

England/West Norfolk RDA welcomes Freemasons to Magpie Centre after receiving generous grant

(by Judy Bates, Lynn News, 16 March 2023)   After being awarded a £10,000 grant from the Masonic Charitable Foundation, […]

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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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California/U.S. - Lions and Masons team up for blood drive
15 Mar 2023

California/U.S. – Lions and Masons team up for blood drive

(by Carpinteria Lions Club, Carpinteria Lions Club Facebook profile, March 26, 2023)   Blood drive. Please help, March 25, 9am-2pm. […]

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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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