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

New South Wales/Australia – Freemasons to the rescue

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sovereign Grand Commander shares a special Thanksgiving message to all Freemasons

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oxfordshire/England – Freemasons Present Donation to Bluebells

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

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

Cumbria/England – Working Freemason lodge celebrates 150th anniversary

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

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

Bermuda – Freemasons Donate To PALS & Vision Bermuda

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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14 Nov 2022

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

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

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

New Zealand – Freemasons Special Olympics National Summer Games

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

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

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

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

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Southern India - Freemasons lodge marks 50 yrs
11 Nov 2022

Southern India – Freemasons lodge marks 50 yrs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Southern India – Freemasons lodge celebrates 100 years of service

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

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

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

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

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Philippines - Night of universal brotherhood for Freemasons
03 Nov 2022

Philippines – Night of universal brotherhood for Freemasons

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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28 Oct 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

History of Yesterday: 10 Surprising Reasons Presidents Joined Freemasonry

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

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

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

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

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23 Oct 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spain – Masonic Donation helps Poppy Ball to raise 1800 euro

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trinidad & Tobago – Freemasons help Chaguanas mom of two

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Massachusetts/U.S. – Freemasons Lodge Open House

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

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

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

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

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07 Oct 2022

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

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

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

Northern Ireland – Freemasons set sights on new Co Antrim headquarters

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Nigeria - Freemasons inaugurate water project in Calabar
28 Sep 2022

Nigeria – Freemasons inaugurate water project in Calabar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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23 Sep 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ontario/Canada – The Bancroft Masonic Lodge has new officers

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

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

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

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

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

Our So-Called Knowledge (The Midnight Freemasons)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The truth behind Freemasonry in Indonesia
10 Sep 2022

The truth behind Freemasonry in Indonesia

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

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Statement of the United Grand Lodge of England
09 Sep 2022

Statement of the United Grand Lodge of England

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

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

Queen Elizabeth II, Patroness of British Freemasonry, has died

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

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

Argentina – Freemasons want to put NFTs to philanthropic work

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

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

Argentina – Freemasons Will Launch NFT Collection On Ethereum

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Belgium – Who’d be a Freemason?

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

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

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

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

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30 Aug 2022

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

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

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Grantham Freemasons’ Hall on Chambers Street
29 Aug 2022

Lincolnshire/England – Grantham Freemasons’ Hall on Chambers Street

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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23 Aug 2022

Somerset/England – Freemasons boost Minehead lifeboat appeal

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

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

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

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

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

Northumberland/England – Cadets march on thanks to Freemasons

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Chatter Podcast: Freemasonry and Conspiracism with John Dickie

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nagpur/India – Open house at Freemasons Hall on Sunday

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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04 Aug 2022

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

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

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Spain - Quesada Freemasons BBQ for charity.
03 Aug 2022

Spain – Quesada Freemasons BBQ for charity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spain – Local Freemasons help Amigos de la Calle

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

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30 Jul 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cumbria/England – Freemasons host charity boxing night in Wigton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Canada/Ottawa Masonic Lodge awards $1,000 scholarships

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

George Washington and Freemasonry

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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03 Jul 2022

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

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

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

Cumbria/England – Freemasons launch fundraising festival on Lake Windermere

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wales – Ukrainian hub receives donation from Tenby Freemasons

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yorkshire/England – Richmond masonic lodge to open to public

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spain – Freemasons ‘Roll Up’ for charity

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

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

Queensland/Australia – Isis Masonic Lodge opens for heritage festival

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

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

Cornwall/England – Freemasons present money for charities at Tintagel

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

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

Cumbria/England – Freemasons support interactive activities at Scarborough Court

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

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26 May 2022

TikTok’s Freemasons are battling the haters and conspiracy theorists

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(by editorial board, Observer, 21 May 2022)   This past Thursday May 19, 2022, the St. John’s Lodge No. 492 […]

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New York/U.S. - Masonic Medical Research Institute raise awareness of disease, research
22 May 2022

New York/U.S. – Masonic Medical Research Institute raise awareness of disease, research

(by Editorial board, Daily Sentinel, May 21, 2022)   UTICA — The Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc. (LADA) and […]

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Sussex/England - Cuckfield families supported with £30,000 grant
21 May 2022

Sussex/England – Cuckfield families supported with £30,000 grant

(by Megan O’Neill, Sussex World, 18th May 2022)   More than 60 disadvantaged families will receive help after Sussex Freemasons […]

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Yorkshire/England - Hartlepool's nightlife 'Street Angels' given funding boost by Santa for recruitment campaign
20 May 2022

Yorkshire/England – Hartlepool’s nightlife ‘Street Angels’ given funding boost by Santa for recruitment campaign

(by Mark Payne, Hartlepool Mail, 20th May 2022)   Hartlepool Town Pastors, who organise weekend patrols of their volunteer Street […]

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Northumberland/England - Hedgehog foster carer gets a helping hand from Freemasons
19 May 2022

Northumberland/England – Hedgehog foster carer gets a helping hand from Freemasons

(by Ian Smith, Northumberland Gazette, 19th May 2022)   In the 1950’s the United Kingdom had a population of some […]

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Cambridgeshire/England - Children and young people with cancer receive support thanks to Freemasons
18 May 2022

Cambridgeshire/England – Children and young people with cancer receive support thanks to Freemasons

(by InYourArea Community, Community News, 18 May 2022)   As many as 150 children and young people with cancer will […]

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Worcestershire/England - Freemasons take out vital items to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees
17 May 2022

Worcestershire/England – Freemasons take out vital items to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees

(by Tristan Harris, Bromsgrove Standard, 15th May, 2022)   Freemason lodges across Worcestershire have raised cash and organised events to […]

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West Yorkshire/England - The not-so-secret life of a Freemason at the Leeds Masonic Lodge
16 May 2022

West Yorkshire/England – The not-so-secret life of a Freemason at the Leeds Masonic Lodge

(by Jaimie Kay, LeedsLive, 15 May 2022)   Freemasonry is an old order, going back to the 1700s, and now […]

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Cumbria/England - Freemasons supply teddies to support children in hospital
15 May 2022

Cumbria/England – Freemasons supply teddies to support children in hospital

(by Jacob Colley, cumbriacrack, 4th May 2022)   Freemasons in Cumbria have delivered 70 teddies to help comfort families with […]

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New South Wales/Australia - Orange Freemasons from Lodge Canobolas Lewis raise funds for flooded brothers
14 May 2022

New South Wales/Australia – Orange Freemasons from Lodge Canobolas Lewis raise funds for flooded brothers

(by Tanya Marschke, Central Western Daily, May 13 2022)   Orange Freemasons have stepped in to help out their flood-affected […]

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Devonshire/England - Men’s Shed project boosted by Freemasons’ donation
13 May 2022

Devonshire/England – Men’s Shed project boosted by Freemasons’ donation

(by Dan Wilkins, Exmouth Journal, May 9, 2022)   A community group which gives men an opportunity to work on […]

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West Lancashire/England - Ceremonial aprons to the fore as Blackpool’s Winter Gardens played host to Freemasons
12 May 2022

West Lancashire/England – Ceremonial aprons to the fore as Blackpool’s Winter Gardens played host to Freemasons

(by Tim Gavell, The Gazette, 11th May 2022)   The new Conference Centre and Empress Ballroom at Blackpool Winter Gardens […]

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Isle of Wight/England - Local Freemasons support Vectis Radio's 4PS project
11 May 2022

Isle of Wight/England – Local Freemasons support Vectis Radio’s 4PS project

(by Darren Toogood, islandecho, 6th May 2022)   The award-winning Vectis Radio 4Ps project has received a financial boost thanks […]

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El Pais: John Dickie explains how Freemasonry has persisted through the ages
10 May 2022

El Pais: John Dickie explains how Freemasonry has persisted through the ages

(by Vicente G.Olaya, El Pais, May 10, 2022)   A secret society created in Scotland in the 18th century, the […]

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Wales - Tenby Freemasons buy new oven for Harriet Davis holiday house
09 May 2022

Wales – Tenby Freemasons buy new oven for Harriet Davis holiday house

(by Ruth Davies, Western Telegraph, 27th April 2022)   A £400 donation by Tenby Freemasons has given a kitchen boost […]

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Kenya - UK Freemasons Help Raise Ksh 1.4M for Kenyan Children
08 May 2022

Kenya – UK Freemasons Help Raise Ksh 1.4M for Kenyan Children

(by Derick Okubasu, Kenyans.co.ke, 3 May 2022)   Freemasons in the United Kingdom are helping five teenagers raise Ksh1.4 million […]

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Maine/U.S. - Calling all BRHS Alumni! Come to the first ever Alumni/Masonic Cookout
07 May 2022

Maine/U.S. – Calling all BRHS Alumni! Come to the first ever Alumni/Masonic Cookout

(by Lynn Martin, BoothBay Register, May 7, 2022)   This year’s Boothbay Region High School Alumni Banquet will be a […]

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Alberta/Canada - Balmoral Masonic Lodge donates $20,000 to two St. Albert groups
06 May 2022

Alberta/Canada – Balmoral Masonic Lodge donates $20,000 to two St. Albert groups

(by Bill Lowrie, St Albert Today, May 06, 2022)   The Balmoral #185 Masonic Lodge made $10,000 donations to two […]

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‘A Deserving Brother’ Review: First in the Hearts of His Brethren
05 May 2022

WSJ: ‘A Deserving Brother’ Review – First in the Hearts of His Brethren

(by Priscilla Montgomery Jensen, The Wall Street Journal, May 1, 2022)   For generations, residents of Alexandria, Va., have taken […]

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Devonshire/England - Freemasons donate thousands to The Soldier's Charity
04 May 2022

Devonshire/England – Freemasons donate thousands to The Soldier’s Charity

(by Lewis Clarke, DevonLive, 2nd April 2022)   Freemasons have donated thousands to help past and present soldiers. ABF, The […]

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Somerset/England - Burnham Freemasons give town’s Foodbank a boost amid growing demand
03 May 2022

Somerset/England – Burnham Freemasons give town’s Foodbank a boost amid growing demand

(by editorial board, Burnham-On-Sea.com, May 1, 2022)   Burnham-On-Sea Freemasons have this week donated £1,000 of food supplies from Tesco […]

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02 May 2022

Telangana/India – Freemasons lodge at Goshamahal turns 150

(by Special correspondent, The Hindu, May 02, 2022)   Divine service, interactive session to mark sesquicentennial celebrations today Freemasons, the […]

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Scotland - Thurso masonic lodge helps youth volunteers at Wick fire service
01 May 2022

Scotland – Thurso masonic lodge helps youth volunteers at Wick fire service

(by John Davidson, John O’Groat Journal & Caithness Journal, 01 May 2022)   The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s Wick […]

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Northumberland/England - Coalfield Freemasons unite for flood-affected school kids
30 Apr 2022

Northumberland/England – Coalfield Freemasons unite for flood-affected school kids

(by Rod Thompson, Newcastle Weekly, April 19, 2022)   The generosity of the Lower Hunter will result in more than […]

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Devonshire/England - Hospiscare given £1,000 by Freemasons to support vital work
29 Apr 2022

Devonshire/England – Hospiscare given £1,000 by Freemasons to support vital work

(by Lewis Clarke, DevonLive, 26 April 2022)   Hospiscare have received an £1,000 boost in Exmouth thanks to the Freemasons. […]

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Devonshire/England - Freemasons £1,500 donation helps beach wheelchair launch
28 Apr 2022

Devonshire/England – Freemasons £1,500 donation helps beach wheelchair launch

(by Dan Wilkins, Exmouth Journal, April 28, 2022)   Members of Exmouth’s freemason lodges attended the launch event for the […]

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Portugal - Freemasons donate €500 to the Madrugada Associação charity
27 Apr 2022

Portugal – Freemasons donate €500 to the Madrugada Associação charity

(by editorial board, The Portugal News, 26th April 2022)   Pierre Caeiro, Master-Elect of the Lagos based English Freemasons of […]

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Texas/U.S. - File photo SUBMITTED Second annual SB Mosser Masonic Lodge #912 Golf Tournament
26 Apr 2022

Texas/U.S. – File photo SUBMITTED Second annual SB Mosser Masonic Lodge #912 Golf Tournament

(by MELISSA CANTU TREVINO, Alice Echo News Journal, 19th April 2022)   The second annual SB Mosser Masonic Lodge #912’s […]

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Thessaloniki/Greece - Man Attacking A Masonic Lodge With An Axe Was Arrested
25 Apr 2022

Thessaloniki/Greece – Man Attacking A Masonic Lodge With An Axe Was Arrested

(by editorial board, Greek City Times, 19th April 2022)   The perpetrator who attacked the entrance of a Free Masonic […]

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Somerset/England - New trees unveiled in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge to mark Queen’s Jubilee
24 Apr 2022

Somerset/England – New trees unveiled in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge to mark Queen’s Jubilee

(by editorial board, Burnham-On-Sea.com, April 24, 2022)   Six new trees have been officially unveiled in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge to […]

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Essex/England - Freemasons donate £500,000 to help Ukrainian refugees
23 Apr 2022

Essex/England – Freemasons donate £500,000 to help Ukrainian refugees

(by InYourArea, Community News, 23 April 2022)   Essex Freemasons have joined forces with other provinces across England and Wales […]

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Dorset/England - Freemasons donate Easter eggs
22 Apr 2022

Dorset/England – Freemasons donate Easter eggs

(by Martin Lea, Dorset Echo, 22nd April 2022)   Dorset Freemasons have helped in an effort to donate more than […]

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Northumberland/England - Pipe band hits the right note with help from Freemasons
21 Apr 2022

Northumberland/England – Pipe band hits the right note with help from Freemasons

(by Joshua Wright, Northumberland Gazette, 21st April 2022)   A marching band in Rothbury has received a welcome donation of […]

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New Zealand - Freemasons stand behind Santa Parade
20 Apr 2022

New Zealand – Freemasons stand behind Santa Parade

(by autor, Times Online, April 20, 2022)   Preparations are already underway for this year’s Howick Santa Parade which will […]

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Tyne and Wear/England - Coalfield Freemasons unite for flood-affected school kids
19 Apr 2022

Tyne and Wear/England – Coalfield Freemasons unite for flood-affected school kids

(by Rod Thompson, Newcastle Weekly, April 19, 2022)   The generosity of the Lower Hunter will result in more than […]

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Sussex/England - Freemasons celebrate centenarian Keith Mackinnon with 75 year jewel
18 Apr 2022

Sussex/England – Freemasons celebrate centenarian Keith Mackinnon with 75 year jewel

(by editorial board, Busselton Mail, April 18, 2022)   Emotions were high last week as the Freemasons in the South […]

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The Guardian: The sign, the handshake and the steps: inside the world of the Freemasons, 1967
17 Apr 2022

The Guardian: The sign, the handshake and the steps: inside the world of the Freemasons, 1967

(by Chris Hall, The Guardian, 17th April 2022)   The cover of the Observer Magazine of 18 June 1967 featured […]

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South Carolina/U.S. - LM Masonic Lodge donates to scouts
16 Apr 2022

South Carolina/U.S. – LM Masonic Lodge donates to scouts

(by Staff Reporter, Newberry Observer, April 14, 2022)   Little Mountain Masonic Lodge #281 recently held a successful hot dog […]

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Shropshire/England - Freemasons spread Easter cheer with donation of eggs to families
15 Apr 2022

Shropshire/England – Freemasons spread Easter cheer with donation of eggs to families

(by Sue Austin, Shropshire Star, 15th April 2022)   Freemasons in Shropshire have donated 260 Easter eggs to help give […]

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Northumberland/England - Scramble to hand out more eggs to good causes this Easter
14 Apr 2022

Northumberland/England – Scramble to hand out more eggs to good causes this Easter

(by David Sedgwick, Northumberland Gazette, 7th April 2022)   More Easter eggs have been donated to good causes across Northumberland […]

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Durham/England - Historic England announces £180,000 repairs funding for Sunderland's 230-year-old Phoenix Hall
13 Apr 2022

Durham/England – Historic England announces £180,000 repairs funding for Sunderland’s 230-year-old Phoenix Hall

(by Ross Robertson, Sunderland Echo, 13th April 2022)   One of Sunderland’s most important historic buildings is set for a […]

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Dorset/England - Freemasons help to raise £500k for Ukrainian refugees
12 Apr 2022

Dorset/England – Freemasons help to raise £500k for Ukrainian refugees

(by Martin Lea, Bridport&Lyme Regis News, 12th April 2022)   Thousands of Ukrainian refugees as well as displaced people still […]

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Lincolnshire/England - Grantham Freemasons give their backing to Support Dogs charity
11 Apr 2022

Lincolnshire/England – Grantham Freemasons give their backing to Support Dogs charity

(by Graham Newton, Grantham Journal, 18 March 2022)   Freemasons in Grantham have given their backing to a charity for […]

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Tennessee/U.S. - Richmond Masonic lodge awards $500 education grants to three local schools
10 Apr 2022

Tennessee/U.S. – Richmond Masonic lodge awards $500 education grants to three local schools

(by Robert Williams, The Voice, April 8, 2022 )   In March the Richmond Masonic lodge awarded $500 education grants […]

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Alberta/Canada - Masonic Foundation donates $2K to help immigrant parents with childcare
09 Apr 2022

Alberta/Canada – Masonic Foundation donates $2K to help immigrant parents with childcare

(by editorial board, Medicine Hat News, April 7, 2022)   The Masonic Foundation of Alberta has stepped up to help […]

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Cumbria/England - Freemasons deliver supplies to Ukrainian border
08 Apr 2022

Cumbria/England – Freemasons deliver supplies to Ukrainian border

(by Brandon Mawson, The Cumberland News, 08th April 2022)   Kind-hearted members of Cumbria Freemasons delivered goods to the Polish […]

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Australia - Financial boost for an inclusive shed at Coorong Quays
07 Apr 2022

Australia – Financial boost for an inclusive shed at Coorong Quays

(by April 6, 2022, The Times of the Coast, Michael Simmons)   Men’s Sheds are making a difference to the […]

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Lincolnshire/England - Freemasons’ support for animal sanctuary
06 Apr 2022

Lincolnshire/England – Freemasons’ support for animal sanctuary

(by The Newsroom, Lincolnshire World, 1st April 2022)   All manner of furry creatures can be helped to a better […]

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Kenya - Story of a Freemason Who Designed State House, Supreme Court, Nairobi School
05 Apr 2022

Kenya – Story of a Freemason Who Designed State House, Supreme Court, Nairobi School

(by Geoffrey Lutta, Kenyans.co.ke, 1 April 2022 )   Freemasonry defined a number of landmark buildings in Nairobi, constructing some […]

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Cumbria/England - Freemasons set off on journey to Ukraine
04 Apr 2022

Cumbria/England – Freemasons set off on journey to Ukraine

(by Ambrose Young , Westomrland Gazette, 3rd April 2022)   Members of the Cumbria Freemasons have set off to Poland […]

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New South Wales/Australia - Freemasons support Volunteer Rescue Squad
03 Apr 2022

New South Wales/Australia – Freemasons support Volunteer Rescue Squad

(by editorial board, Coast Community News, April 1, 2022)   Freemasons on the Central Coast have donated more than five […]

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Florida/U.S. - 130 years ago, Black Masonic Jerusalem lodge helped establish Tampa
02 Apr 2022

Florida/U.S. – 130 years ago, Black Masonic Jerusalem lodge helped establish Tampa

(by Paul Guzzo, tytuł pisma, March 24, 2022)   The lodge was founded by members of the Black infantry cavalry […]

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Lincolnshire/England - Covid survivor and carer 'owes his life' to charity supported by Freemasons
01 Apr 2022

Lincolnshire/England – Covid survivor and carer ‘owes his life’ to charity supported by Freemasons

(by Chrissie Redford, Lincolnshire World, 30th March 2022)   A Lincolnshire carer ‘owes his life’ to a charity offering men […]

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Lincolnshire/England - Freemasons’ support for Rasen air cadets
31 Mar 2022

Lincolnshire/England – Freemasons’ support for Rasen air cadets

(by Dianne Tuckett, Lincolnshire World, 31st March 2022)   Market Rasen’s air cadets have been given a cash boost to […]

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Hampshire/England - Gosport and Fareham charities receive cash boost from Freemasons
30 Mar 2022

Hampshire/England – Gosport and Fareham charities receive cash boost from Freemasons

(by Steve Deeks, The News, 28th March 2022)   Deserving charities gratefully received a cash boost for their vital work […]

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Michigan/U.S. - Coldwater Masonic Lodge supports BCCADSV
29 Mar 2022

Michigan/U.S. – Coldwater Masonic Lodge supports BCCADSV

(by Staff report, The Daily Reporter, March 29, 2022)   The Coldwater Masonic Lodge Tyre #18 and the Michigan Masonic […]

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New South Wales/Australia - Keith Beresford opens up on Freemasons after marking 60 years' service
28 Mar 2022

New South Wales/Australia – Keith Beresford opens up on Freemasons after marking 60 years’ service

(by Ben Smyth, Bega District News, March 28 2022)   Former Bega resident and regular BDN contributor Keith Beresford has […]

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Massachusetts/U.S. - Beyond the bloodlines, women of the Prince Hall lodge
27 Mar 2022

Trinidad and Tobago – Beyond the bloodlines, women of the Prince Hall lodge

(by Janelle de Souza, tytuł pisma, data)   The 8th Masonic District of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts […]

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Maine/U.S. - Freemasons help Ukrainians
26 Mar 2022

Maine/U.S. – Freemasons help Ukrainians

(by editorial board, BDN Community, March 20, 2022)   Holden — The Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation will be providing up […]

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Victoria/Australia - Freemasons’ inaugural challenge
25 Mar 2022

Victoria/Australia – Freemasons’ inaugural challenge

(by Ken Barnes, Sentinel Times, March 25, 2022)   Freemasons, ladies and friends from around South Gippsland came together last […]

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OAS and Inter-American Masonic Confederation to Enhance Their Joint Work
24 Mar 2022

OAS and Inter-American Masonic Confederation to Enhance Their Joint Work

(by oas.org, OAS, March 24, 2022)   OAS and Inter-American Masonic Confederation to Enhance Their Joint Work. The Organization of […]

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Thailand - The Spirit of Freemasonry, an inclusive sailing boat for all
23 Mar 2022

Thailand – The Spirit of Freemasonry, an inclusive sailing boat for all

FREEMASONRY.network, March 23, 2022 Disabled Sailing Thailand has become the first sailing club for persons with disabilities in Thailand.Sailing is […]

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Devonshire/England - Freemasons help Ruairi get back on the road...
22 Mar 2022

Devonshire/England – Freemasons help Ruairi get back on the road…

(by Paul Jones, Exmouth Journal, March 21, 2022)   A young Exmouth man who suffers from a genetic illness can […]

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Northumberland/England - lifeboat station supported by Freemasons
21 Mar 2022

Northumberland/England – lifeboat station supported by Freemasons

(by Ian Smith, Northumberland Gazette, 21st March 2022)   Lifeboat stations on the Northumberland coast have received generous donations from […]

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South Dakota/U.S. - Urquhart honored with 70-year Masonic pin
20 Mar 2022

South Dakota/U.S. – Urquhart honored with 70-year Masonic pin

(by editorial board, The Huron Daily Plainsman, March 20, 2022)   Don Urquhart, center, from Huron Masonic Lodge No. 26 […]

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Gloucestershire/England - Freemasons support association’s life-changing work
19 Mar 2022

Gloucestershire/England – Freemasons support association’s life-changing work

(by editorial board, Stroud Times Reporter, March 17, 2022)   The head of Gloucestershire Freemasons, Tim Henderson-Ross, visited GDA (Gloucestershire […]

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Hampshire/England - The News’ Community Chest partnership with Freemasons
18 Mar 2022

Hampshire/England – The News’ Community Chest partnership with Freemasons

(by Emily Jessica Turner, The News, 18th March 2022)   Nominate deserving causes for cash boost from The News’ Community […]

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Montana/U.S. - Hamilton Masonic Lodge hosts 5th annual First Responder Awards
17 Mar 2022

Montana/U.S. – Hamilton Masonic Lodge hosts 5th annual First Responder Awards

(by editorial board, Ravalli Republic, March 16, 2022)   Hamilton’s Ionic Masonic Lodge #38 hosted the fifth annual First Responder […]

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Somerset/England - Freemasons donate to the Strawberry Line project
16 Mar 2022

Somerset/England – Freemasons donate to the Strawberry Line project

(by Charlie Williams, Weston Mercury, March 15, 2022)   The Forest of Mendip Freemasons donated a cheque to the Strawberry […]

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Lincolnshire
15 Mar 2022

Lincolnshire/England – Freemasons donate to Deepings Lions sensory garden project

(by Stamford Mercury Reporter, Rutland & Stamford Mercury, 06 March 2022)   In the spring of last year three charities, […]

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Northumberland / England - Freemasons give £75k grant to tinnitus research aiming to find a cure
14 Mar 2022

Northumberland / England – Freemasons give £75k grant to tinnitus research aiming to find a cure

(by Joshua Wright, Northumberland Gazette, 14th March 2022,)   The grant will fund a Royal National Institute for Deaf People […]

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Dorset/England - Freemasons help support Haiti earthquake victims
13 Mar 2022

Dorset/England – Freemasons help support Haiti earthquake victims

(by Greg Luckhurst, Daily Echo, 9th March 2022)   HUNDREDS of families badly affected by the disastrous earthquake in Haiti […]

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South Yorkshire/England - Sheffield woman dispels the myths about masons and reveals their true purpose
12 Mar 2022

South Yorkshire/England – Sheffield woman dispels the myths about masons and reveals their true purpose

(by Rob Hollingworth, The Star, 7th March 2022)   Forget the stories you may have heard about secrecy and rituals, […]

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Head of Scottish Freemasons in Jamaica
11 Mar 2022

Head of Scottish Freemasons in Jamaica

(by Editorial Board, Jamaica Observer, March 11, 2022)   Grand Master Mason William Ramsay McGhee (second left), head of The […]

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Yorkshire/England - Pateley Bridge Masonic Lodge to hold collection for refugees
10 Mar 2022

Yorkshire/England – Pateley Bridge Masonic Lodge to hold collection for refugees

(by Janet Harrison, Harrogate Advertiser, 9th March 2022)   Nidderdale residents can donate to help refugees fleeing Ukraine. The Masonic […]

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Ohio/U.S. - Day to day activities at Western Reserve Masonic Community
09 Mar 2022

Ohio/U.S. – Day to day activities at Western Reserve Masonic Community

(by editorial board, Spotlight 5, March 07, 2022)   There is always something happening at Western Reserve Masonic Community. Jason […]

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Devonshire/England - Freemasons join national appeal for Ukraine
08 Mar 2022

Devonshire/England – Freemasons join national appeal for Ukraine

(by Adam Manning, Exmouth Journal, March 8, 2022)   The Devon Freemasons donate £50,000 to the British Red Cross to […]

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Polish regular Freemasonry helps Ukraine
07 Mar 2022

Polish regular Freemasonry helps Ukraine

The source: Enigma Lodge, National Grand Lodge of Poland For over a week now the brethren of the National Grand […]

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Missisipi/U.S. - Masonic Lodge donates gun locks for deputies
06 Mar 2022

Missisipi/U.S. – Masonic Lodge donates gun locks for deputies

(by Duncan Dent, The Neshoba Democrat, February 16, 2022)   The Philadelphia Masonic Lodges have donated roughly $3,000 to the […]

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United Grand Lodge of England gives £50,000 to support Ukrainian refugees
05 Mar 2022

United Grand Lodge of England gives £50,000 to support Ukrainian refugees

(by The Newsroom, Lincolnshire World, 3rd March 2022)   Thousands of Ukrainian refugees will be given help and support from […]

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Help the Polish Freemasons to support Ukraine!
04 Mar 2022

Help the Polish Freemasons to support Ukrainian refugees!

Grand Orient of Poland, 03.03.2020 Since the beginning of the war, Poland has been strongly helping Ukrainian refugees and organizing […]

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Illinois/U.S. - Crystal Lake freemason celebrates 25 years with Nunda Lodge 169
03 Mar 2022

Illinois/U.S. – Crystal Lake freemason celebrates 25 years with Nunda Lodge 169

(by editorial board, Northwest Herald, February 27, 2022)   The Crystal Lake freemasons at Nunda Lodge 169 are celebrating 25 […]

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02 Mar 2022

West Wales – Freemasons donation to Shalom House Hospice

(by Becky Hotchin, Western Telegraph, 26th February 2022)   A £1,000 grant to Shalom House Hospice from the West Wales […]

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West Midlands - Freemasons donate nearly £2,000 to Acorns Children’s Hospice
01 Mar 2022

West Midlands – Freemasons donate nearly £2,000 to Acorns Children’s Hospice

(by Bev Holder, Stourbridge News, 1th March, 2022)   FREEMASONS based in Stourbridge have handed over a cheque for nearly […]

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Australia - Freemasons Lodge Oberon preparing to host annual deb ball at RSL
28 Feb 2022

Australia – Freemasons Lodge Oberon preparing to host annual deb ball at RSL

(by Alanna Tomazin, Oberon Review, February 28 2022)   Freemasons Lodge Oberon is gearing up to host the annual Debutante […]

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West Wales - Freemasons award grant to Paul Sartori Hospice at Home
27 Feb 2022

West Wales – Freemasons award grant to Paul Sartori Hospice at Home

(by Ruth Davies, Western Telegraph, 25th February 2022)   West Wales Freemasons have once again chosen Paul Sartori Hospice at […]

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Scotland - Lanarkshire Mason gets top job as new Provincial Grand Master
26 Feb 2022

Scotland – Lanarkshire Mason gets top job as new Provincial Grand Master

(by Andrea Lambrou, Daily Record, 25 February 2022)   Ronald Fraser will head a commission that will lead more than […]

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Australia - Freemasons celebrate 100 years on the Peninsula
25 Feb 2022

Australia – Freemasons celebrate 100 years on the Peninsula

(by Lodge Morning Star No.410, Coast Community News, February 25, 2022)   The Freemasonry has celebrated 100 years on the […]

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Freemasonry in Ukraine
24 Feb 2022

Freemasonry in Ukraine

FREEMASONRY.network, February 24th 2022 In view of the current situation, it is worth recalling the history and present of freemasonry […]

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Dorset/England - Donation of nearly £5m from Dorset Freemasons
23 Feb 2022

Dorset/England – Donation of nearly £5m from Dorset Freemasons

(by Sam McKeown, Dorset Echo, February 23rd 2022)   Almost £5 million has been donated by Dorset Freemasons to a […]

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Hampshire/England - Age Concern Hampshire receives £25,000 grant from Freemasons
22 Feb 2022

Hampshire/England – Age Concern Hampshire receives £25,000 grant from Freemasons

(by Freddie Webb, The News, 9th February 2022)   Age Concern Hampshire received the subsidy from the Hampshire and Isle […]

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Shropshire/England - Whitchurch Freemasons to hold coffee morning at Castle Hill
21 Feb 2022

Shropshire/England – Whitchurch Freemasons to hold coffee morning at Castle Hill

(by Barrie White , Whitchurch Herald, 17th February 2022)   There will be a coffee morning for people wishing to […]

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Berkshire/England - Maidenhead figure reaches 50 years with Freemasons
20 Feb 2022

Berkshire/England – Maidenhead figure reaches 50 years with Freemasons

(by Adrian Williams, Maidenhean Advertizer, 16 February 2022)   One of the trustees of The Louis Baylis Trust was presented […]

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Cork/Ireland - Freemasons seek planning permission to extend Cork hall into Bishop Lucey Park
19 Feb 2022

Cork/Ireland – Freemasons seek planning permission to extend Cork hall into Bishop Lucey Park

(by Alan Healy, Irish Examiner, 17th February 2022)   Provincial Grand Lodge of Munster said the building presently lacks universal […]

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North Yorkshire/England - Saint Catherine’s Hospice receives grant from Freemasons
18 Feb 2022

North Yorkshire/England – Saint Catherine’s Hospice receives grant from Freemasons

(by Lauren Dixon, Gazette&Herald, 17th February 2022)   Saint Catherine’s Hospice in Scarborough will receive a grant from North Yorkshire […]

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Hampshire/England - Two Basingstoke charities get donations from Freemasons
17 Feb 2022

Hampshire/England – Two Basingstoke charities get donations from Freemasons

(by Kiran Sajan, Gazette, 17th February 2022)   BASINGSTOKE Freemasons has given donations to two local charities that have been […]

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16 Feb 2022

New South Wales/Australia – Phillip Goodacre reinstalled as Worshipful Master of Cowra Lodge

(by Kelsey Sutor, Cowra Guardian, February 16 2022)   Reinstalled Worshipful Master of Cowra Lodge, Phillip Goodacre, hopes to further […]

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Bermuda - Freemasons Donate To Two Charities
15 Feb 2022

Bermuda – Freemasons Donate To Two Charities

(by editorial board, Bernews, February 14, 2022)   The Freemasons’ Fund for Bermuda recently donated $2,500 each to PALS and […]

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Cheshire/England - Freemasons donate £25k grant to help provide essential aid for Afghan refugees
14 Feb 2022

Cheshire/England – Freemasons donate £25k grant to help provide essential aid for Afghan refugees

(by Gary Skentelbery, Warrington Worldwide, 14th February 2022)   NEWLY arrived Afghans in UK have received essential supplies thanks to […]

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Isle of Wight/England - Freemasons donate £3,500 to charity
13 Feb 2022

Isle of Wight/England – Freemasons donate £3,500 to charity

(by Zach Saunders, Isle of Wight County Press, 13th February 2022)   Members of the Yar Valley Masonic Lodge have […]

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Devonshire/England - Freemasons donate mechanical horse to pioneering school and therapy centre
12 Feb 2022

Devonshire/England – Freemasons donate mechanical horse to pioneering school and therapy centre

(by Lewis Clarke, DevonLive, 12 February 2022)   Freemasons from Devon have supported a pioneering special school and therapy centre […]

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Iowa/U.S. - Hiram of Tyre Lodge #118 installs new officers
11 Feb 2022

Iowa/U.S. – Hiram of Tyre Lodge #118 installs new officers

(by Darvin Graham, Tama-Toledo News Chronicle, February 6, 2022)   One of Tama-Toledo’s oldest social organizations recently celebrated an incoming […]

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California/U.S. - Installation of Officers at Masonic Lodge in Twin Peaks
10 Feb 2022

California/U.S. – Installation of Officers at Masonic Lodge in Twin Peaks

(by Ken Brafman, Mountain News, February 09, 2022)   The Masonic Lodge #711 in Twin Peaks held its Installation of […]

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The Travel: The Oldest Masonic Grand Lodge in the world Is In London
09 Feb 2022

The Travel: The Oldest Masonic Grand Lodge in the world Is In London

(by Aaron Spray, The Travel, 09th February 2022)   The origins of the Freemasons are obscure, but they were first […]

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Norfolk - Donation of £15k to help young carers focus on health
08 Feb 2022

Norfolk – Donation of £15k to help young carers focus on health

(by Sophie Skyring, Norwich Evening News, February 7, 2022)   Children who are carers for sick and disabled relatives have […]

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Michigan/U.S. - Historic Masonic lodge in Detroit added to National Registry
07 Feb 2022

Michigan/U.S. – Historic Masonic lodge in Detroit added to National Registry

(by Associated Press, wxyz Detroit, January 23, 2022)   A Masonic lodge in Detroit has been added to the National […]

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Scotland - Neilston: Tributes paid to Lodge Thistle & Crown founder
06 Feb 2022

Scotland – Neilston: Tributes paid to Lodge Thistle & Crown founder

(by William Brown, Barhead News, February 06, 2022)   FREEMASONS in Neilston have paid a special tribute to a doctor […]

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Canada - Nickel Masonic Lodge donates winter clothing to the Sudbury Red Coats
05 Feb 2022

Canada – Nickel Masonic Lodge donates winter clothing to the Sudbury Red Coats

(by editorial board, sudbury.com, February 05, 2022)   On Jan. 22, the Nickel Masonic Lodge delivered a van full of […]

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West Midlands/England - Children in Sandwell Hospital given teddy bears by Freemasons to help their journey
04 Feb 2022

West Midlands/England – Children in Sandwell Hospital given teddy bears by Freemasons to help their journey

(by Adam Smith, Express&Star, February 1, 2022)   When children go down to the Sandwell Hospital wards today, they could […]

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Missouri/U.S. - Curators of the Lost Art and Artifacts
03 Feb 2022

Missouri/U.S. – Curators of the Lost Art and Artifacts

(by Michele Terhune, Como, February 2, 2022)   Columbia’s museums hold a treasure trove of art, artifacts, and history unparalleled […]

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Wiltshire/England - Crosspoint handed boost by Freemasons
02 Feb 2022

Wiltshire/England – Crosspoint handed boost by Freemasons

(by editorial board, White Horse News, February 2, 2022)   CROSSPOINT, the drop-in centre in Westbury Market Place, has received […]

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Pennsylvania/U.S. Masonic Lodge provides sense of belonging for Harrisburg men, while caring for the community
01 Feb 2022

Pennsylvania/U.S. Masonic Lodge provides sense of belonging for Harrisburg men, while caring for the community

(by Maddie Gittens, The Burg, January 28, 2022)   Clarence Stokes wants to clear up what he sees as a […]

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Cornwall/England - Celebrating 50 years in Freemasonry
31 Jan 2022

Cornwall/England – Celebrating 50 years in Freemasonry

(by Zoë Uglow , Cornish and Devon Post, 28 January 2022)   The members of Granville Lodge No.3405 which meets […]

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Alberta/Canada - 'We clean it up and carry on': Historic Edmonton building vandalized with hateful messages
30 Jan 2022

Alberta/Canada – ‘We clean it up and carry on’: Historic Edmonton building vandalized with hateful messages

(by editorial board, CTV News, January 29th, 2022)   A historic building in Old Strathcona used by Freemasons was vandalized […]

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London/England - UGLE announces first live music at Freemasons’ Hall new café and bar
29 Jan 2022

London/England – UGLE announces first live music at Freemasons’ Hall new café and bar

(by editorial board, The London Post, January 28, 2022)   The first live music at the new Café and Bar […]

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Cambridgeshire/England - Freemasons support robotic surgery appeal
28 Jan 2022

Cambridgeshire/England – Freemasons support robotic surgery appeal

(by editorial board, Community News, 13 January 2022)   A £10,000 grant from the Cambridgeshire Freemasons is helping Addenbrooke’s Hospital […]

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Portugal - Freemasons help Castelo de Sonhos in Silves again
27 Jan 2022

Portugal – Freemasons help Castelo de Sonhos in Silves again

(by editorial board, The Portugal News, 27th January 2022)   The Lagos based English Freemasons of the Lodge of Discoveries […]

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Lincolnshire/England - Grantham Freemasons trained in use of defibrillators
26 Jan 2022

Lincolnshire/England – Grantham Freemasons trained in use of defibrillators

(by editorial board, Grantham Journal, 25 January 2022)   A group of Grantham Freemasons has held a defibrillator training session […]

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Gloucestershire/England - Grand boost for the Spring Centre
25 Jan 2022

Gloucestershire/England – Grand boost for the Spring Centre

(by Matt Bigwood, Stroud Times, January 23, 2022)   Gloucestershire Round Table Masonic Lodge handed a cheque for £1,000 to […]

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California - The Chico-Leland Stanford Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons No. 111 installed officers for 2022
24 Jan 2022

California – The Chico-Leland Stanford Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons No. 111 installed officers for 2022

(by editorial board, CHICO ENTERPRISE RECORD|, January 24, 2022)   The Chico-Leland Stanford Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons No. […]

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Ohio/U.S. - 'I hate to see it go,' Saying goodbye to Zanesville's Masonic Temple
23 Jan 2022

Ohio/U.S. – ‘I hate to see it go,’ Saying goodbye to Zanesville’s Masonic Temple

(by Erin Couch, Zanesville Times Recorder, January 23, 2022)   It was just after 7 p.m. Friday when the Masonic […]

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Northumberland/England - Alnwick youth hostel to build new cycle hub with huge donation from Freemasons
22 Jan 2022

Northumberland/England – Alnwick youth hostel to build new cycle hub with huge donation from Freemasons

(by Joshua Wright, Northumberland Gazette, 18th January 2022)   From prisoners’ chains to bike chains, a former police station and […]

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Yorkshire - Chapeltown Juniors FC unveils state-of-the-art new pitch thanks to generous Freemasons donation
21 Jan 2022

Yorkshire – Chapeltown Juniors FC unveils state-of-the-art new pitch thanks to generous Freemasons donation

(by Abbey Maclure, Yorkshire Evening Post, 20th January 2022)   Young football players in Chapeltown are enjoying a new state-of-the-art […]

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Devonshire/England - South Devon groups benefit from Masons' annual donations
20 Jan 2022

Devonshire/England – South Devon groups benefit from Masons’ annual donations

(by Jim Parker, Torbay Weekly, January 17, 2022)   South Devon organisations were among several receiving valuable cash support from […]

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Bedfordshire/England - Biggleswade nurse with a passion to care for others receives Freemasons award
19 Jan 2022

Bedfordshire/England – Biggleswade nurse with a passion to care for others receives Freemasons award

(by Laura Hutchinson, Biggleswade Today, 18th January 2022)   A Biggleswade nurse has received an award for her hard work […]

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Canada - Generous sock donation from Peavey Mart to Nickel Masonic Lodge’s winter clothing donation campaign
18 Jan 2022

Canada – Generous sock donation from Peavey Mart to Nickel Masonic Lodge’s winter clothing donation campaign

(by Sudbury.com Staff, sudbury.com, January 16, 2022)   Nickel Masonic Lodge’s annual Winter Clothing Appeal received a generous donation from […]

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Essex/England - Freemasons fund physio for Canvey girl
17 Jan 2022

Essex/England – Freemasons fund physio for Canvey girl

(by Lewis Berrill, Basildon, Canvey, Southend Echo, 14th January 2022)   A LITTLE girl from Canvey is just one of […]

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West Point/U.S. - Freemasons honor late Rep. Ben Gilman
16 Jan 2022

West Point/U.S. – Freemasons honor late Rep. Ben Gilman

(by editorial board, Mid Hudson News, January 15, 2022)   WEST POINT – Members of the Benjamin A. Gilman Lodge […]

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Devonshire/England - Masons donate £20,000 to food banks
15 Jan 2022

Devonshire/England – Masons donate £20,000 to food banks

(by Tim Herbert, North Devon Gazette, January 15, 2022)   Freemasons from Devon have made a series of Christmas grants […]

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Dorset/England - Freemasons support communities hit by typhoon in Philippines
14 Jan 2022

Dorset/England – Freemasons support communities hit by typhoon in Philippines

(by Marie-Claire Alfonso, Bridport News, 14th January 2022)   HUNDREDS of families across the Philippines in desperate need of help […]

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Somerset/England - Burnham-On-Sea hovercraft rescue charity given kit boost by Freemasons
13 Jan 2022

Somerset/England – Burnham-On-Sea hovercraft rescue charity given kit boost by Freemasons

(by editorial board, Burnham-On-Sea.com, January 7, 2022)   Burnham-On-Sea Freemasons have given a donation of high-tech equipment to the town’s […]

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Lincolnshire/England - Freemasons have pledged to be a major sponsor of this year's street art project
12 Jan 2022

Lincolnshire/England – Freemasons have pledged to be a major sponsor of this year’s street art project

(by Laycie Beck , Grantham Journal, 09 January 2022)   HeArt trail will come to Grantham as Lincolnshire Freemasons set […]

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New Zealand - Grand Master visits Whanganui to honour long-serving Masons
11 Jan 2022

New Zealand – Grand Master visits Whanganui to honour long-serving Masons

(by Paul Brooks, Whanganui Chronicle, 10th January, 2022)   Two local Freemasons, Darol Pointon and Neil Elgar, having served in […]

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Indianola Masonic Lodge installs officers for 2022
10 Jan 2022

Mississippi/U.S. – Indianola Masonic Lodge installs officers for 2022

(by editorial board, The Enterprise-Tocsin, January 9, 2022)   On December 27, the members, family and friends of Indianola Lodge […]

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Nazis Amassed Archive While Purging Freemasons. It "Still Holds Mysteries"
09 Jan 2022

Nazis Amassed Archive While Purging Freemasons. It “Still Holds Mysteries”

(by Agence France-Presse, NDTV, January 09, 2022)   Poznan: Curators combing through a vast historic archive of Freemasonry in Europe […]

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Ohio/U.S. - A fire destroys the historic Masonic Temple in Zanesville
08 Jan 2022

Ohio/U.S. – A fire destroys the historic Masonic Temple in Zanesville

(by Olivia Wile, Spectrum News 7, January 07, 2022)   Friday was a somber day in Zanesville after the fire […]

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North Yorkshire/England - Knaresborough Freemasons lend kitchen and venue for free Christmas dinners
07 Jan 2022

North Yorkshire/England – Knaresborough Freemasons lend kitchen and venue for free Christmas dinners

(by editorial board, Your Harrogate, 7th January 2022)   Knaresborough Freemasons jumped to the aid of a former firefighter to […]

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Wales - Freemasons' boost for Holywell scout group
06 Jan 2022

Wales – Freemasons’ boost for Holywell scout group

(by Claire Pierce, The Leader, 5th January 2022)   It was a case of Christmas coming early for a Holywell […]

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North Carolina/U.S. - Mooresville Masonic Lodge Community Blood Drive to be held Thursday, Friday
05 Jan 2022

North Carolina/U.S. – Mooresville Masonic Lodge Community Blood Drive to be held Thursday, Friday

(by Karen Kistler Mooresville Tribune, January 5, 2022)   For more than three decades, Masonic Lodges in the area have […]

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Lincolnshire/England - Grantham Freemasons' donation will 'boost NHS staff morale'
04 Jan 2022

Lincolnshire/England – Grantham Freemasons’ donation will ‘boost NHS staff morale’

(by Graham Newton, Grantham Journal, 30 December 2021)   NHS community services in Grantham have received a charitable donation of […]

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California/U.S. - A Brother recognized for a half-century of membership in good standing in the Masonic fraternity
03 Jan 2022

California/U.S. – A Brother recognized for a half-century of membership in good standing in the Masonic fraternity

(by editorial board, Enterprise Record, January 3, 2022)   Louis Anthony Langie of Chico (center) was recognized for a half-century […]

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Ireland - Antivaxer link to Freemasons’ Hall arson
02 Jan 2022

Ireland – Antivaxer link to Freemasons’ Hall arson

(by John Mooney, The Sunday Times, January 02 2022)   Gardai believe the arson attack on the Freemasons’ Hall in […]

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Auld Lang Syne arm-linking at new year connected to Freemasons, book finds
01 Jan 2022

Auld Lang Syne arm-linking at new year connected to Freemasons, book finds

(by PA Media, The Guardian, 31 December 2021)   Research has uncovered a masonic connection to why revellers around the […]

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The year 2021 has passed... Happy 2022!
31 Dec 2021

The year 2021 has passed… Happy 2022!

FREEMASONRY.network, December 31, 2021 Dear Reader, Thanks to the support of our Patrons, we were able to publish more than […]

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Virginia/U.S. - Conservators find books, coins and bullets in Virginia time capsule
30 Dec 2021

Virginia/U.S. – Conservators find books, coins and bullets in Virginia time capsule

(by James Doubek, npr, December 28, 2021)   Historic conservation experts in Virginia have pulled numerous pamphlets, newspapers, coins, bullets […]

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Worcestershire/England - Freemasons donate grants totaling £6,000 for hospices across the county
29 Dec 2021

Worcestershire/England – Freemasons donate grants totaling £6,000 for hospices across the county

(by Tristan Harris, Droitwich Standard, 28th December 2021)   Several hospices across the county have received grants totaling £6,000 from […]

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South Dakota/U.S. - ‘Nobody should be alone on Christmas:’ Masonic Lodge serves over 1,100 free meals
28 Dec 2021

South Dakota/U.S. – ‘Nobody should be alone on Christmas:’ Masonic Lodge serves over 1,100 free meals

(by Hunter Dunteman, Mitchell Republic, December 26, 2021)   Over 1,100 free meals were served out of Mitchell’s Masonic Lodge […]

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Greater Manchester / England - Freemasons spread festive goodwill at Springhill Hospice
27 Dec 2021

Greater Manchester / England – Freemasons spread festive goodwill at Springhill Hospice

(by editorial board, Rochdale Online, 19 December 2021)   The Rochdale District Freemasons recently made their annual visit to Springhill […]

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Devonshire/England - Freemasons invite Cubs to discover Lodge of Good Intention
26 Dec 2021

Devonshire/England – Freemasons invite Cubs to discover Lodge of Good Intention

(by Lewis Clarke, DevonLive, 21 December 2021)   Cubs have been discovering what is involved in Freemasonry. Members of the […]

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Massachusetts/U.S. - Freemasons serve holiday dinner
25 Dec 2021

Massachusetts/U.S. – Freemasons serve holiday dinner

(by editorial board, The Martha’s Vineyard Times, December 21, 2021)   Indulge in a traditional Christmas feast at the M.V. […]

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Great Manchester/England - Salford Freemasons supporting local foodbanks
24 Dec 2021

Great Manchester/England – Salford Freemasons supporting local foodbanks

(by Ben Davies, Community News, 24 December 2021)   Salford Freemasons have made a series of donations to local foodbanks, […]

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Bedfordshire/England - Five Foodbanks receive festive 1K boost from Freemasons
23 Dec 2021

Bedfordshire/England – Five Foodbanks receive festive 1K boost from Freemasons

(by Fay Barrett, Bedford Independent, 20th December 2021)   Christmas came early to five Bedfordshire food banks when they received […]

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West Lancachire/England - Lancaster and District Freemasons make donation to Morecambe Bay Foodbank
22 Dec 2021

West Lancachire/England – Lancaster and District Freemasons make donation to Morecambe Bay Foodbank

(by Gayle Rouncivell, Lancaster Guardian, 21st December 2021)   Provincial Grand Master Tony Harrison, accompanied by group chairman Neil McGill, […]

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California/U.S. - Two Chico-Leland Stanford Lodge Freemasons Receive 50-Year Awards
21 Dec 2021

California/U.S. – Two Chico-Leland Stanford Lodge Freemasons Receive 50-Year Awards

(by editorial board, Chico Enterprise-Record, December 20, 2021 )   Two members of the Chico-Leland Stanford Lodge of Free & […]

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South Yorkshire/England - Doncaster Eagles' junior programme boosted by Freemasons donation
20 Dec 2021

South Yorkshire/England – Doncaster Eagles’ junior programme boosted by Freemasons donation

(by Paul Goodwin, Doncaster Free Press, 10th December 2021)   Doncaster Eagles say a generous donation by the Doncaster Freemasons […]

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Northern Ireland - Lodge Crawfurdsburn Freemasons donate to local foodbank
19 Dec 2021

Northern Ireland – Lodge Crawfurdsburn Freemasons donate to local foodbank

(by Amy Shearer, Greenock Telegraph, 18th December 2021)   Kind-Hearted local Freemasons have helped ensure no families go hungry this […]

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Texas/U.S. - Plano City Council renames city buildings to honor service by employees, Masonic Lodge history
18 Dec 2021

Texas/U.S. – Plano City Council renames city buildings to honor service by employees, Masonic Lodge history

(by editorial board, The Dallas Morning News, December 18, 2021)   The Plano City Council unanimously approved of renaming several […]

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Devonshire/England - South Molton Town Band in fine tune thanks to Freemasons donation
17 Dec 2021

Devonshire/England – South Molton Town Band in fine tune thanks to Freemasons donation

(by Lewis Clarke, DevonLive, 10th December 2021)   South Molton’s Town Band will be playing some new tunes next summer […]

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Hampshire/England - Freemasons donate valuable piece of equipment to Winchester's new hospice
16 Dec 2021

Hampshire/England – Freemasons donate valuable piece of equipment to Winchester’s new hospice

(by Andrew Napier, Hampshire Chronicle, 16th December 2021)   Freemasons have funded a valuable ‘cuddle bed’ for Winchester’s new hospice […]

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Dorset/England - Toys for Christmas from Bournemouth Freemasons
15 Dec 2021

Dorset/England – Toys for Christmas from Bournemouth Freemasons

(by editorial board, Dorset View, 15th December 2021)   It will be a happier Christmas for many underprivileged children in […]

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Cumbria/England - Freemasons sign Armed Forces Covenant at Carlisle Castle
14 Dec 2021

Cumbria/England – Freemasons sign Armed Forces Covenant at Carlisle Castle

(by editorial board, cumbriacrack, 13th December 2021)   The special relationship between the armed services and freemasonry continues. On Friday, […]

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Oklahoma/U.S. - Red Fork-Brookside Masonic Chapter Celebrates 100th Anniversary
13 Dec 2021

Oklahoma/U.S. – Red Fork-Brookside Masonic Chapter Celebrates 100th Anniversary

(by Chinh Doan, 6 Oklahoma’s own, December 11th 2021)   The Red Fork-Brookside Masonic Lodge celebrated the 100th anniversary of […]

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Essex/England - Freemasons gift further grants to hospices in the county
12 Dec 2021

Essex/England – Freemasons gift further grants to hospices in the county

(by George King, Daily Gazette/Essex County Standard, 9th December 2021)   A fraternal organisation has donated thousands of pounds to […]

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Lancashire/England - Freemasons 'extremely proud' to become Rivington Gardens sponsors
11 Dec 2021

Lancashire/England – Freemasons ‘extremely proud’ to become Rivington Gardens sponsors

(by Joe Harrigan, The Bolton News, December 10, 2021)   The campaign to fund the upkeep of the historic Rivington […]

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New York/U.S. - Pleasantville Masonic Lodge Goes Above and Beyond to Hold Holiday Tree Sale
10 Dec 2021

New York/U.S. – Pleasantville Masonic Lodge Goes Above and Beyond to Hold Holiday Tree Sale

(by Martin Wilbur , The Examiner News, December 9, 2021)   Two local organizations that have partnered on a local […]

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West Lancashire/England - Province of Freemasons donates to St Mary’s hospice in Ulverston
09 Dec 2021

West Lancashire/England – Province of Freemasons donates to St Mary’s hospice in Ulverston

(by Eleanor Ovens, The Westmorland Gazette, 8th December 2021)   A branch of the Freemasons has donated over £1,300 to […]

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Ohio/U.S. - 103-year-old John McCollum receives 80th-year Masonic Service Award
08 Dec 2021

Ohio/U.S. – 103-year-old John McCollum receives 80th-year Masonic Service Award

(by Brett Milam, The Clermont Sun, December 6, 2021)   Worshipful Brother, John McCollum celebrated his 103rd birthday on November […]

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Hertfordshire/England - Freemasons contribute grant towards national domestic abuse helpline
07 Dec 2021

Hertfordshire/England – Freemasons contribute grant towards national domestic abuse helpline

(by InYourArea, Community News, 1 December 2021)   Thousands of women experiencing domestic abuse will be able to access help […]

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Kansas/U.S. - Bob Dole passed away
06 Dec 2021

Kansas/U.S. – Bob Dole passed away

(by Wikipedia / William Balelo, Proud to be a Freemason, December 6, 2021)   Robert Joseph Dole (July 22, 1923 […]

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Surrey/England - Freemasons give £25k grant to Red Cross for Afghan refugees
05 Dec 2021

Surrey/England – Freemasons give £25k grant to Red Cross for Afghan refugees

(picture: UNHCR, text: InYourArea Community, Community News, 2 December 2021)   More than 15,000 people evacuated from Afghanistan are receiving […]

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New South Wales/Australia - Cowra Masonic Centre hosts Christmas luncheon
04 Dec 2021

New South Wales/Australia – Cowra Masonic Centre hosts Christmas luncheon

(by editorial board, Cowra Guardian, December 3 2021)   This event had a roll up of 50 invited guests, including […]

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Lancashire/England - Southport Masonic retirement collection leads to festive toy donation
03 Dec 2021

Lancashire/England – Southport Masonic retirement collection leads to festive toy donation

(by InYourArea Community, Community News, 2 December 2021)   Three retiring members of the Southport Masonic Group recently donated over […]

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Scotland - Kilmarnock Masonic Hall Christmas campaign 'inundated' with gifts as organisers appeal for food donations
02 Dec 2021

Scotland – Kilmarnock Masonic Hall Christmas campaign ‘inundated’ with gifts as organisers appeal for food donations

(by Clair Fullarton, Daily Record, 2 December 2021)   Christine Oliver, organiser of the Kilmarnock Masonic Hall appeal, has thanked […]

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Cheshire/England - Cheshire boy gets specialist trike from Freemasons fundraising
01 Dec 2021

Cheshire/England – Cheshire boy gets specialist trike from Freemasons fundraising

(by George Roberts, Community News, 24 November 2021)   A child has been the latest recipient of a wheelchair from […]

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Cambridgeshire/England - Branch president left pleasantly surprised thanks to Freemasons
30 Nov 2021

Cambridgeshire/England – Branch president left pleasantly surprised thanks to Freemasons

(by Daniel Mason, ElyStandard, November 29, 2021)   Freemasons gave some at a Royal British Legion (RBL) dinner a pleasant […]

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Alabama/U.S. - Annual Masonic Spaghetti Supper will take place Dec. 2 before Christmas Parade in Fort Morgan
29 Nov 2021

Alabama/U.S. – Annual Masonic Spaghetti Supper will take place Dec. 2 before Christmas Parade in Fort Morgan

(by Maegan Olmstead , The Fort Morgan Times, November 28, 2021)   The annual Masonic Spaghetti Supper will be held […]

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India - Freemason architect who designed Masonic Lodge in Lutyens’ Delhi for ‘brothers’
28 Nov 2021

India – Freemason architect who designed Masonic Lodge in Lutyens’ Delhi for ‘brothers’

(by editorial board, The Indian Express, November 27, 2021)   A handsome British-era building with a red-brick exterior bearing a […]

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Florida/U.S. - Gulf Beach Freemasons Do Good This Thanksgiving
27 Nov 2021

Florida/U.S. – Gulf Beach Freemasons Do Good This Thanksgiving

(by editorial board, The Gabber, November 26, 2021)   What’s in the laundry baskets? Good will and good deed! The […]

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Dorset/England - Freemasons support Afghan refugees
26 Nov 2021

Dorset/England – Freemasons support Afghan refugees

(by Martin Lea, Dorset Echo, 24th November 2021)   MORE than 15,000 people evacuated from Afghanistan are receiving basic necessities […]

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Masonic Legacy: Grand Lodge of India Turns 60
25 Nov 2021

Masonic Legacy: Grand Lodge of India Turns 60

(by editorial board, Latest LY, 25th November 2021)   “After Independence, the Freemasonry system in India was reorganised. While some […]

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New York/U.S. - Masonic Temples across Staten Island | Then and Now
24 Nov 2021

New York/U.S. – Masonic Temples across Staten Island | Then and Now

(by Jan Somma-Hammel, silive.com, November 12, 2021)   The buildings that housed the Masons on Staten Island were often multi-purposed […]

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Texas/U.S. - Waco: Masonic lodge & police department host fundraiser to help Family Abuse Center
23 Nov 2021

Texas/U.S. – Waco: Masonic lodge & police department host fundraiser to help Family Abuse Center

(by Alex Gibbs, 10KWTX, November 22, 2013)   Baylor masonic lodge 1235 and the Waco police department partnered to host […]

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Derbyshire/England - Freemasons donate dozens of teddy bears for bereaved children
22 Nov 2021

Derbyshire/England – Freemasons donate dozens of teddy bears for bereaved children

(by Jonathan Chubb, DerbyshireLive, 22 November 2021)   Derbyshire based hospice has been given dozens of teddy bears to give […]

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Leicestershire/England - A glimpse inside Leicester's Freemason Hall that very few get to see
21 Nov 2021

Leicestershire/England – A glimpse inside Leicester’s Freemason Hall that very few get to see

(by Shannen Headley, LeicestershireLive, 21 November 2021)   Leicestershire’s Freemason society opened the doors to its city headquarters to offer […]

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Thornliebank/Scotland: Masonic Lodge celebrates 150 years since it was founded
20 Nov 2021

Thornliebank/Scotland: Masonic Lodge celebrates 150 years since it was founded

(by Jacob Nicol, Barrhead News, 20th November 2021)   A celebration took place at a Masonic Lodge based in Thornliebank […]

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Oklahoma/U.S. - Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma gifts $800,000 to Oklahoma 4-H Foundation
19 Nov 2021

Oklahoma/U.S. – Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma gifts $800,000 to Oklahoma 4-H Foundation

(by Trisha Gedon, Oklahoma State University, November 14, 2021)   The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma (MCFOK) has gifted the […]

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Bermuda - Freemasons Fund Donate To Four Charities
18 Nov 2021

Bermuda – Freemasons Fund Donate To Four Charities

(by editorial board, Bernews, November 12, 2021)   The Freemasons’ Fund For Bermuda recently gathered at the Freemasons’ Hall to […]

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Ontario/Canada - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 402 on King Street East
17 Nov 2021

Ontario/Canada – Royal Canadian Legion Branch 402 on King Street East

(by Greg Davis, Global News, November 16, 2021)   Peterborough police are investigating after paint was found tossed onto buildings […]

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Devonshire/England - Freemasons donate thousands to worthy Devon causes
16 Nov 2021

Devonshire/England – Freemasons donate thousands to worthy Devon causes

(by Lewis Clarke, DEVONLIVE, 8th November 2021)   Devon Freemasons have donated £17,500 to support charities and organisations across Devon. […]

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Leicestershire/England - Freemasons raise over £35,000 with epic walk
15 Nov 2021

Leicestershire/England – Freemasons raise over £35,000 with epic walk

(by editorial board, Community News, 9 November 2021)   The 113 mile long charity walk was undertaken over two weekends […]

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South Carolina/U.S. - Aiken Masonic Lodge celebrates its 150th anniversary
14 Nov 2021

South Carolina/U.S. – Aiken Masonic Lodge celebrates its 150th anniversary

(by Landon Stamper, Aiken Standard, November 14, 2021)   Aiken’s freemasons and others from across the state gathered Saturday to […]

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Essex/England - Hundreds of men undergo health checks at Essex Freemasons' event
13 Nov 2021

Essex/England – Hundreds of men undergo health checks at Essex Freemasons’ event

(by George King, Harwich & Maningtree Standard, 11th November 2021)   Hundreds of men were able to take a variety […]

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Maine/U.S. - Waterville man receives Masonic Scouting award
12 Nov 2021

Maine/U.S. – Waterville man receives Masonic Scouting award

(by editorial board, centralmaine.com, November 11, 2021)   Bruce Rueger of Waterville, vice chair of the Kennebec Valley District of […]

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Yorkshire/England - Ilkley Freemasons support diabetes research foundation
11 Nov 2021

Yorkshire/England – Ilkley Freemasons support diabetes research foundation

(by Claire Lomax, Ilkley Freemasons, 10th November 2021)   Ilkley Freemason Andrew Wellock has presented a cheque to Penny Robinson […]

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England/London Freemasons pledge support for young people's mental health
10 Nov 2021

England/London Freemasons pledge support for young people’s mental health

(by London Freemasons, Community News, 10 November 2021)   Thousands of young Londoners will get help and support with their […]

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British Colombia/Canada - B.C. Masonic lodge arsonist who believed in Illuminati mind control sentenced
09 Nov 2021

British Colombia/Canada – B.C. Masonic lodge arsonist who believed in Illuminati mind control sentenced

(by Jeremy Hainsworth, Alaska Highway News, photo: richmond-news.com, November 10, 2021)   Benjamin Kohlman has pleaded guilty to the March […]

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Mississippi/U.S. - Freemasons donate fun bags for kids
08 Nov 2021

Mississippi/U.S. – Freemasons donate fun bags for kids

(by Daily Leader Staff, The Daily Leader, October 31, 2021)   The Freemasons of Bogue Chitto Lodge #260 donated 24 […]

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07 Nov 2021

Devonshire/England – Freemason funding to support Holsworthy Scouts project

(by Zoë Uglow, Cornish&Devon Post, 7 November 2021)   Every spring and autumn, Freemasons from all parts of Devon meet […]

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Michigan/U.S. - Freemasons donate 2 industrial fans to Manistee youth center
06 Nov 2021

Michigan/U.S. – Freemasons donate 2 industrial fans to Manistee youth center

(by Kyle Kotecki, Manistee News Advocate, November 4, 2021)   The Armory Youth Project recently received a donation of two […]

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Oklahoma/U.S. - The Sallisaw Masonic Lodge honored with service award
05 Nov 2021

Oklahoma/U.S. – The Sallisaw Masonic Lodge honored with service award

(by News Staff , Sequoyah County Times, November 5, 2021)   The Sallisaw Masonic Lodge recently presented the Sequoyah County […]

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Tennessee/U.S. - Hiram Squires Masonic Ride benefits Tennessee Fisher House
04 Nov 2021

Tennessee/U.S. – Hiram Squires Masonic Ride benefits Tennessee Fisher House

(by editorial board, Murfresboro Voice, November 02, 2021)   The Hiram Squires Masonic Riders recently had a benefit ride for […]

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Scotland - Thurso re-dedication ceremony marks 200 years of Masonic lodge
03 Nov 2021

Scotland – Thurso re-dedication ceremony marks 200 years of Masonic lodge

(by Alan Hendry, John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Journal, 02 November 2021)   Freemasons in Thurso have held a ceremony […]

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Devonshire/England - Exmouth causes benefit from masons' help
02 Nov 2021

Devonshire/England – Exmouth causes benefit from masons’ help

(by Tim Dixon, Exmouth Journal, November 2, 2021)   Every spring and autumn Freemasons from all around Devon meet to […]

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Connecticut /U.S. - Woodbury’s Masonic Lodge charter to be unveiled
01 Nov 2021

Connecticut /U.S. – Woodbury’s Masonic Lodge charter to be unveiled

(by Steve Bigham, Republican American, October 31, 2021)   The hallowed halls of the temple at King Solomon’s Masonic Lodge […]

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Ohio/U.S. - Masonry is about promoting values, service to others
31 Oct 2021

Ohio/U.S. – Masonry is about promoting values, service to others

(by Kristi R. Garabrandt, The Daily Jeffersonian, October 30, 2021)   Cambridge — The Scottish Rite Free Masonry has been […]

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Yorkshire/England - Long service awards for Freemasons
30 Oct 2021

Yorkshire/England – Long service awards for Freemasons

(by Philip Sedgwick, Darlington&Stockton Times, 30th October 2021)   Celebrating 60 years with a charitable organisation, a Thirsk man has […]

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Georgia/U.S. - Atlanta Masons donate to park district
29 Oct 2021

Georgia/U.S. – Atlanta Masons donate to park district

(by Staff reporter, The Courier, October 29, 2021)   Atlanta Masonic Lodge #165 AF & AM has donated funds to […]

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Wisbech/Cambridgeshire - Freemasons donate £500 each to two local charities
28 Oct 2021

Cambridgeshire/England – Freemasons donate £500 each to two local charities

(by Ben Jolley, Wisbech Standard, October 28, 2021)   Two local charities – Friends of the Octagon Graveyard and the […]

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Cornwall/England - Freemasons of Penzance to hold open day
27 Oct 2021

Cornwall/England – Freemasons of Penzance to hold open day

(by Olivier Vergnault, Community News, 27 October 2021)   One West Cornwall Freemason lodge is throwing its doors open in […]

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New South Wales/Australia - Cowra Freemasons provide generous donation to Cowra Information and Neighbourhood Centre
26 Oct 2021

New South Wales/Australia – Cowra Freemasons provide generous donation to Cowra Information and Neighbourhood Centre

(by Kelsey Sutor, Cowra Guardian, October 26, 2021)   Despite the difficult times brought on by COVID-19, Cowra Lodge has […]

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Pennsylvania/U.S. - 150 years: Renovo Masons celebrate major milestone
25 Oct 2021

Pennsylvania/U.S. – 150 years: Renovo Masons celebrate major milestone

(by Kevin Rauch, The Express, October 25, 2021)   The Renovo Masonic Lodge #495, F&AM recently celebrated its Sesquicentennial, having […]

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Japan - Freemasonry Symbols at a Hokkaidō Foreigners’ Graveyard
24 Oct 2021

Japan – Freemasonry Symbols at a Hokkaidō Foreigners’ Graveyard

(by Nishino Takashi, nippon.com, October 22, 2021)   In 1854, US Commodore Matthew Perry landed at Hakodate, Hokkaidō, in the […]

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UGLE - Freemasons sign up to Armed Forces Covenant
23 Oct 2021

UGLE – Freemasons sign up to Armed Forces Covenant

(by ldn-post, London Post, October 21, 2021)   The Freemasons have signed the Armed Forces Covenant during a ceremony at […]

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Illinois/U.S. - After 150 years, core values remain strong at Masonic Lodge in Normal
22 Oct 2021

Illinois/U.S. – After 150 years, core values remain strong at Masonic Lodge in Normal

(by Charlie Schlenker, WGLT.org, October 21, 2021)   The Masonic Lodge in Normal, one of the oldest continuously operating organizations […]

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21 Oct 2021

Cornwall/England – Freemasons help gift three million teddies to children visiting hospitals

(by InYourArea Community, Community News, 14 October 2021)   The three millionth teddy to be given to poorly children across […]

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Victoria/Australia - Epworth Freemasons ICU upgrade
20 Oct 2021

Victoria/Australia – Epworth Freemasons ICU upgrade

(by editorial board, Mirage, 20 October, 2021)   We have seen how vital intensive care units are during the pandemic […]

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The Striking Freemasons’ Hall Will Be Hosting Candlelit Christmas Concerts This December
19 Oct 2021

London/England – The Striking Freemasons’ Hall Will Be Hosting Candlelit Christmas Concerts This December

(by Chloe Byrne, Secret London, 15 October, 2021)   This December a series of Christmas concerts will be getting audiences […]

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Essex/England - Cancer support group receives £1,000 donation from Southend Freemasons
18 Oct 2021

Essex/England – Cancer support group receives £1,000 donation from Southend Freemasons

(by In Your Area, Community News, 14 October 2021)   Cadgers, a support group for people with urological cancers, has […]

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Cornwall/England - Bude Masons make welcome return after time off
17 Oct 2021

Cornwall/England – Bude Masons make welcome return after time off

(by The Post, Cornish&Devon Post, 16 October 2021)   Most Masonic Lodges and Chapters are slowly getting back to normal […]

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Minnesota/U.S. - New Roofing for Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain
16 Oct 2021

Minnesota/U.S. – New Roofing for Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain

(by Central Roofing Company, CISION, 12 October, 2021)   When members of the Masonic Fraternity of Lodge 98 laid the […]

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Massachusetts/U.S. - Haverhill Freemasons Host Open House Saturday in Downtown Haverhill
15 Oct 2021

Massachusetts/U.S. – Haverhill Freemasons Host Open House Saturday in Downtown Haverhill

(by WHAV Staff, 97,9 WHAV, October 14, 2021)   Haverhill Freemasons plan an open house this Saturday at the Haverhill […]

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Austin, Texas/U.S. - Masons recognize those who serve
14 Oct 2021

Austin, Texas/U.S. – Masons recognize those who serve

(by editorial board, Austin Daily Herald, October 12, 2021)   Shown with WM Gary Brolsma are Dean Johnson, Larry Hanson […]

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Somerset/England - Army of teddy bears donated to Designability charity thanks to initiative
13 Oct 2021

Somerset/England – Army of teddy bears donated to Designability charity thanks to initiative

(by Bath Echo News Team, Bath Echo, 12th October 2021)   Bath-based charity Designability has taken delivery of an army […]

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Massachusetts/U.S. - What's behind the doors of Pittsfield Masonic temple?
12 Oct 2021

Massachusetts/U.S. – What’s behind the doors of Pittsfield’s Masonic temple?

(by editorial board, Live 95.9, October 12, 2021)   I’m sure by now you are familiar with the big brick […]

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Cornwall/England - Behind the closed doors of a Masonic Hall in Cornwall
11 Oct 2021

Cornwall/England – Behind the closed doors of a Masonic Hall in Cornwall

(by Greg Martin, CornwallLive, 11 October 2021)   For one day only, the doors were opened to the public in […]

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Essex/England - Freemasons help fund CCTV to keep an eye on sea 24/7
10 Oct 2021

Essex/England – Freemasons help fund CCTV to keep an eye on sea 24/7

(by Lewis Berrill, Basildon Canvey Southend Echo, 10th October 2021)   NEW CCTV cameras will ensure that eyes will always […]

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Massachusetts/U.S. - Azure Lodge Freemasons Public Open House
09 Oct 2021

Massachusetts/U.S. – Azure Lodge Freemasons Public Open House

(by Michael Mahoney, patch, October 09, 2021)   Members of the Azure Lodge (Freemasons) comprised largely of Walpole and surrounding […]

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England/Northumberland Freemason receives prestigious award for his work with charities
08 Oct 2021

England/Northumberland Freemason receives prestigious award for his work with charities

(by David Sedgwick, Northumberland Gazette, 8th October 2021)   A Northumberland Freemason has been rewarded for his tireless, unpaid charity […]

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Yorkshire/England - Huge donation to Hull Dove House Hospice 'will make such a difference'
07 Oct 2021

Yorkshire/England – Huge donation to Hull Dove House Hospice ‘will make such a difference’

(by Deborah Hall, HullLive, 6th October 2021)   Hull’s Dove House Hospice has received a £10,000 donation towards its work […]

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North Carolina/U.S. - Uncover the secrets of this abandoned Masonic temple
06 Oct 2021

North Carolina/U.S. – Uncover the secrets of this abandoned Masonic temple

(by Angela Kennedy, msn, October 2, 2021)   The Sanford temple was added to the National Register of Historic Places […]

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Bedfordshire/England - Magpas Air Ambulance take teddies to the skies
05 Oct 2021

Bedfordshire/England – Magpas Air Ambulance take teddies to the skies

(by John Guinn , Cranfield & Marston Vale Chronicle, 3 October, 2021)   The Teddies for Loving Care (TLC) scheme, […]

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Hertfordshire/England - Freemasons support over a million people with mental health issues
04 Oct 2021

Hertfordshire/England – Freemasons support over a million people with mental health issues

(by Provincial Grand Lodge of Hertfordshire, tytuł pisma, 4 October 2021)   To help over 1.4 million people experiencing mental […]

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03 Oct 2021

Australia – Freemasons back $120m North Tce skyscraper

(by editorial board, The Advertizer, 03 October 2021)   The Freemasons have backed plans to build a skyscraper behind their […]

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Augsburg/Germany - The formation of International Mixed Masonic Grand Lodge LIBERTAS
02 Oct 2021

Augsburg/Germany – The formation of International Mixed Masonic Grand Lodge LIBERTAS

FREEMASONRY.network, October 2, 2021, Photo: plaque at the entrance to the Augusta lodge building in Augsburg On Saturday, October 2, […]

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Missouri/U.S. - The Masonic Home of Missouri
01 Oct 2021

Missouri/U.S. – The Masonic Home of Missouri

(by Jodi Blake, como, September 29, 2021)   Established in 1886, the Masonic Home of Missouri continues to be one […]

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Cornwall/England - Freemasons raise £19,000 for hospices in St Austell and Hayle
30 Sep 2021

Cornwall/England – Freemasons raise £19,000 for hospices in St Austell and Hayle

(by Olivier Vergnault, Community News, 24 September 2021)   Members of the Cornwall Mark Master Masons have raised a total […]

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New York/U.S. - Local Freemasons show appreciation for state police
29 Sep 2021

New York/U.S. – Local Freemasons show appreciation for state police

(by Keir Chapman, 7 news, September 29, 2021)   A thank you to local New York state troopers for protecting […]

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West Lancashire/England - Preston sight loss charity awarded ‘generous’ two-year grant by Freemasons
28 Sep 2021

West Lancashire/England – Preston sight loss charity awarded ‘generous’ two-year grant by Freemasons

(by Matt Davies, Blog Preston, 28th September, 2021)   The West Lancashire Freemasons have awarded a £57,310 grant to Preston […]

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France - Neo-Nazi suspects in custody over planned attack on Masonic lodge
27 Sep 2021

France – Neo-Nazi suspects in custody over planned attack on Masonic lodge

(by David Coffey , rfi, 24/09/2021 )   A source in the French judiciary told the French news agency AFP, […]

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North Dacota/U.S. - Fargo's Masonic Lodge displays 'treasures' at first open house in 30 years
26 Sep 2021

North Dacota/U.S. – Fargo’s Masonic Lodge displays ‘treasures’ at first open house in 30 years

(by Barry Amundson , INFORUM, September 25, 2021)   Historical artifacts dating back to the Dakota Territory, with most never […]

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Staffordshire/England - Stafford hospice given £5,000 donation from Freemasons
25 Sep 2021

Staffordshire/England – Stafford hospice given £5,000 donation from Freemasons

(by Leah Cassady, Community News, 25 September 2021)   A Stafford based charity has been given thousands of pounds from […]

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North Dacota/U.S. - Shriners to host Eagles tribute concert by The Fabulous Armadillos at Masonic Center
24 Sep 2021

North Dacota/U.S. – Shriners to host Eagles tribute concert by The Fabulous Armadillos at Masonic Center

(by Pamela D. Knudson, Grand Forks Herald, September 23, 2021)   The Kem Shriners are presenting a concert, “Takin’ It […]

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North Carolina/U.S. - Masonic Picnic raises $1,700 for children’s home
23 Sep 2021

North Carolina/U.S. – Masonic Picnic raises $1,700 for children’s home

(by Mike Barnhardt, Davie County Enterprise Record, September 23, 2021)   Davie County’s annual Masonic Picnic is going through some […]

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Texas/U.S. - Local Masonic lodge hosts ceremony to honor past masters
22 Sep 2021

Texas/U.S. – Local Masonic lodge hosts ceremony to honor past masters

(by John Clark, Cove Herald, September 22, 2021)   Past masters at Copperas Cove’s historic Mount Hiram Masonic Lodge no. […]

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Melbourne/Australia - Epworth Freemasons Maternity turns 30
21 Sep 2021

Melbourne/Australia – Epworth Freemasons Maternity turns 30

(by editorial board, Mirage, 21 September 2021)   Epworth Freemasons is on track to deliver almost 3,000 babies this year, […]

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Hampshire/England - Freemasons helping to improve mental health
20 Sep 2021

Hampshire/England – Freemasons helping to improve mental health

(by Timothy Edgley, Romsey Advertiser, 20th September 2021)   FREEMASONS across Hampshire are helping to donate more than £550,000 to […]

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Massachussets/U.S. - Hope Masonic Lodge celebrates 150th anniversary with donation to Gardner High athletics
19 Sep 2021

Massachusetts/U.S. – Hope Masonic Lodge celebrates 150th anniversary with donation to Gardner High athletics

(by John Ballou, The Gardner News, August 17, 2021)   In celebration of its 150th anniversary, the Hope Masonic Lodge […]

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London/England - More than 100 Freemasons initiated at Freemasons’ Hall
18 Sep 2021

Buckinghamshire/England – More than 100 Freemasons initiated at Freemasons’ Hall

(by editorial board, London Post, September 16, 2021)   For the first time in Freemasons’ history, more than 100 members […]

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Worcestershire/England - Mentor Link boosted by £5,000 Freemasons’ cash
17 Sep 2021

Worcestershire/England – Mentor Link boosted by £5,000 Freemasons’ cash

(by Tristan Harris, Worcester Observer, 17th September 2021)   A GRANT of £5,000 from the Worcestershire Freemasons to Mentor Link […]

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Florida/U.S. - South Florida Freemasons sending shoes to Haiti
16 Sep 2021

Florida/U.S. – South Florida Freemasons sending shoes to Haiti

(by Chris Gilmore, WPTV, September 13, 2021)   For Carlton Willis the Tamarind community of West Palm Beach is home. […]

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Wisconsin/U.S. - Not so Mysterious: Past and Present Masonic Temples Build Community
15 Sep 2021

Wisconsin/U.S. – Not so Mysterious: Past and Present Masonic Temples Build Community

(by Martin Mackenzie, wxpr, September 14, 2021)   There are several Masonic Lodges of Freemasons here in the Northwoods, but […]

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Ohio/U.S. - Consolidated Masonic lodges drive car show for community
14 Sep 2021

Ohio/U.S. – Consolidated Masonic lodges drive car show for community

(by Bob Coupland, Tribune Chronicle, September 6, 2021)   For many years, the Gustavus Masonic Lodge in Kinsman hosted an […]

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The Times: No tax break for Freemasons
13 Sep 2021

The Times: No tax break for British Freemasons

(by David Byers, The Times, September 12 2021)   The Freemasons, the secret society known for its charitable work and […]

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12 Sep 2021

Isle of Wight/England – Albany Freemasons Lodge 151 helped to buy a defibrillator

(by Darren Toogood, island echo, 12th September 2021)   Isle of Wight Division 1 Champions, Whitecroft & Barton Sports, have […]

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California Lodge Restarts Its Youth Groups
11 Sep 2021

California Lodge restarts its Youth Groups

(by Christopher Hodapp, Freemasons for Dummies, September 08, 2021)   Turlock Masonic Lodge 236 in Turlock, California got some decent […]

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Hampshire/England - The Community Chest project officially launches at the Cosham Masonic Centre
10 Sep 2021

Hampshire/England – The Community Chest project officially launches at the Cosham Masonic Centre

(by Emily Jessica Turner, The News, 10th September 2021)   Nominate worthy causes from Portsmouth, Havant, Gosport, Fareham, East Hampshire […]

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West Midlands/England - Freemasons help fund sight loss research at University College London
09 Sep 2021

West Midlands/England – Freemasons help fund sight loss research at University College London

(by Editorial board, Community News, 7 September 2021)   Mr Kevin Spencer, Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Staffordshire and Shropshire Mark […]

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New Zealand - Peeling back the colourful past of Takaka’s Masonic Hall
08 Sep 2021

New Zealand – Peeling back the colourful past of Takaka’s Masonic Hall

(by Gerard Hindmarsh, stuff, September 04 2021)   Takaka’s old Masonic Lodge would have to be one of the most […]

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Hertfordshire/England - Lister Hospital's Butterfly Volunteer's to become a 24/7 service
07 Sep 2021

Hertfordshire/England – Lister Hospital’s Butterfly Volunteer’s to become a 24/7 service

(by InYourArea Community, Community News, 1 September 2021)   A volunteer service that offers dying patients at the Lister Hospital […]

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Shropshire/England - Oswestry's Hope House receives £8,000 Freemasons grant
06 Sep 2021

Shropshire/England – Oswestry’s Hope House receives £8,000 Freemasons grant

(by Barrie White, Oswestry & Border Counties Advertizer, 6th September 2021)   FREEMASONS from Shropshire and Staffordshire have awarded a […]

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Kenya - Block by block: How Freemasons built Nairobi City
05 Sep 2021

Kenya – Block by block: How Freemasons built Nairobi City

(by editorial board, The Nairobian Reporter, September 1st 2021)   Nairobi lacks distinct architecture. Little can distinguish our buildings, besides […]

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04 Sep 2021

West Midlands/England – Freemasons celebrate opening of new Stourbridge masonic hall

(by Bev Holder , Stourbridge News, 2nd September 2021)   STOURBRIDGE Freemasons have celebrated the opening of a new freemasonry […]

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Worcestershire/England - Freemasons: "We need to do everything we can to help as many people as possible"
03 Sep 2021

Worcestershire/England – Freemasons: “We need to do everything we can to help as many people as possible”

(by Frankie Rudland, Worcester News, 1st September 2021)   Worcestershire Freemasons have teamed up with their brothers from across the […]

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London/England - Freemason's Hall opens its doors with new digital tour
02 Sep 2021

London/England – Freemason’s Hall opens its doors with new digital tour

(by editorial board, Community News, 2 September 2021)   ‘We want everyone to know more about our history whilst also […]

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Wales - Freemasons make £3,000 donation to Prince of Wales Hospice
01 Sep 2021

West Yorkshire/England – Freemasons make £3,000 donation to Prince of Wales Hospice

(by Julie Marshall, Pontefract & Castleford Express, 1st September 2021)   Originating from the Mark Benevolent Fund, the official charity […]

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Somerset/England - Freemasons donation to Guide Dogs in Taunton
31 Aug 2021

Somerset/England – Freemasons donation to Guide Dogs in Taunton

(by Phil Hill, County Gazette, 31th August 2021)   Taunton (Somerset) Freemasons from Vivary Lodge No 8654 have been raising […]

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New Zealand - Freemasons boost land restoration work near fire-hit Lake Ōhau village
30 Aug 2021

New Zealand – Freemasons boost land restoration work near fire-hit Lake Ōhau village

(by Matthew Littlewood, STUFF, Aug 30 2021)   A $33,000 donation from New Zealand freemasons will go towards restoring the […]

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East Lancashire/England - Freemason’s £5k boost to support vital work for Bolton Hospice
29 Aug 2021

East Lancashire/England – Freemason’s £5k boost to support vital work for Bolton Hospice

(by Robert Kelly, The Bolton News, 28th August 2021)   Bolton Hospice was delighted to receive a cheque for £5,000 […]

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Lancashire/England - Tributes to ‘devoted family man’ and popular freemason Keith Procter
28 Aug 2021

Lancashire/England – Tributes to ‘devoted family man’ and popular freemason Keith Procter

(by Robert Kelly, Lancashire Telegraph, 27th August 2021)   Keith Procter died on August 14 peacefully at his home following […]

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U.K. - Freemasons help 1.4 million people suffering with mental health issues
27 Aug 2021

U.K. – Freemasons help 1.4 million people suffering with mental health issues

(by Max Channon&Josh Luckhurst, Echo, 27 August 2021)   Freemasons are donating over £550,000 to help more than 1.4 million […]

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Cleveland, Ohio/U.S. - Freemason to receive honorary 33rd degree
26 Aug 2021

Cleveland, Ohio/U.S. – Freemason to receive honorary 33rd degree

(by Corray Murray, Hillsdale Daily News, illustration: 33rd degree cap – BricksMasons Shop, August 27, 2021) Hillsdale native Andrew Martin has […]

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Texas/U.S. - San Diego High School 2021 graduate receives scholarship from S.B. Mosser Masonic Lodge #912
25 Aug 2021

Texas/U.S. – San Diego High School 2021 graduates receive scholarship from S.B. Mosser Masonic Lodge #912

(by Melissa Cantu Trevino, Alice Echo News Journal, August 24, 2021)   San Diego High School 2021 graduate Carolina Guerrero […]

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Cheshire/England - Freemasons thank NHS and hand out teddy bears
24 Aug 2021

Cheshire/England – Freemasons thank NHS and hand out teddy bears

(by Stephen Blank, David Norbury Community News, 23rd August 2021)   Cheshire Freemasons have been supporting the NHS throughout the […]

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Montana/U.S. - Choteau Masonic Lodge Donates To Three Fairfield Organizations
23 Aug 2021

Montana/U.S. – Choteau Masonic Lodge Donates To Three Fairfield Organizations

(by Darryl L. Flowers, The Fairfield Sun Times, August 22, 2021)   Last week, three Fairfield organizations were the recipients […]

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Hyderabad/India - Gift-a-Livelihood: TS Freemasons help 30 women, street vendors restart business lost during pandemic
22 Aug 2021

Hyderabad/India – Gift-a-Livelihood: TS Freemasons help 30 women, street vendors restart business lost during pandemic

(by editorial board, Newsmeter Network , 22 August 2021 )   A teacher from Warangal, Srisailam, who lost his job […]

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Texas/U.S. - Mt. Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 595 recognizes members for 25, 40 and 50 years of service in masonry
21 Aug 2021

Texas/U.S. – Mt. Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 595 recognizes members for 25, 40 and 50 years of service in masonry

(by Brittany Fholer, Leader Press, August 13, 2021)   Mount Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 595 of Copperas Cove recognized several […]

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Sussex/England - The Freemasons are the headline sponsor of the Sussex Apprenticeship Awards 2021
20 Aug 2021

Sussex/England – The Freemasons are the headline sponsor of the Sussex Apprenticeship Awards 2021

(by Kelly Brown, Chichester Observer, 18th August 2021)   With close to a million active Apprenticeships across England alone, apprenticeship […]

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North Carolina - Fallston Masonic Lodge donates to elementary school
19 Aug 2021

North Carolina/U.S. – Fallston Masonic Lodge donates to elementary school

(by Latrice Williams, The Star, August 19, 2020)   Every year, the Fallston Masonic Lodge puts their heads together to […]

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New Zealand - Masonic Lodge fire: Kohukohu firefighters, neighbours honoured for bravery
18 Aug 2021

New Zealand – Masonic Lodge fire: Kohukohu firefighters, neighbours honoured for bravery

(by Peter de Graaf, photo: Sean Butler, The Northern Advocate, 13 August, 2021)   Kohukohu’s historic Masonic Lodge was destroyed […]

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17 Aug 2021

California/U.S. – Police veteran receives Masonic award

(by editorial board, The Times Standard, August 10, 2021 )   Kenneth Christiansen will receive his 50 Year Golden Veterans […]

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North Carolina/U.S. - Academy of Moore students receive Masonic Merit Awards
16 Aug 2021

North Carolina/U.S. – Academy of Moore students receive Masonic Merit Awards

(by editorial board, Sandhills Sentinel, August 16, 2021)   In 2018, The Academy of Moore County and “Roman Eagle” Masonic […]

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North Carolina/U.S. - Then and now, Masons to oversee RRHS cornerstone ceremony
15 Aug 2021

North Carolina/U.S. – Then and now, Masons to oversee RRHS cornerstone ceremony

(by Lance Martin, rrspin.com, 13 August 2021)   In 1920, the Grand Lodge of North Carolina oversaw the laying of […]

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Alabama/U.S. - The Historical Importance of Birmingham’s Famed Masonic Temple
14 Aug 2021

Alabama/U.S. – The Historical Importance of Birmingham’s Famed Masonic Temple

(by Michael Sznajderman, Birmingham Times, August 12, 2021)   Walking through the grand auditorium and other spaces inside the long-closed […]

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Texas/U.S. - Mount Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 595 AF&AM: Masonic members honored for their service
13 Aug 2021

Texas/U.S. – Mount Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 595 AF&AM: Masonic members honored for their service

(by Thaddeus Imerman, Cove Herald, August 13, 2021)   Six members of Mount Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 595 AF&AM in […]

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Texas/U.S. - Masonic dedication connects Justice Center to history
12 Aug 2021

Texas/U.S. – Masonic dedication connects Justice Center to history

(by Connie Clements, The Examiner, August 12, 2021)   Freemasons from the Grand Lodge of Texas conducted the cornerstone laying […]

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New York State/U.S. - Masons present Rome Police chief, department with awards
11 Aug 2021

New York State/U.S. – Masons present Rome Police chief, department with awards

(by editorial board, Rome Sentinel, August 11, 2021 )   The Roman-Hatheway Masonic Lodge #223 has awarded its New York […]

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10 Aug 2021

Virginia/U.S – Masonic Lodge cookout back to benefit kids

(by David C.L. Bauer, my JOURNALCOURIER, August 9, 2021)   Virginia’s popular summer cookouts sponsored by Virginia Masonic Lodge No. […]

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09 Aug 2021

New Zealand – Freemasons gift $2000 for Timaru children’s art classes

(by Esther Ashby-Coventry, stuff, August 08 2021)   Artist and tutor Wayne Patrick has a passion for making art accessible […]

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England - East Lancashire NHS heroes to get support with much-needed charity walk
08 Aug 2021

England – East Lancashire NHS heroes to get support with much-needed charity walk

(by Stuart Pike, LancsLive, 6th August 2021)   ELHT&Me, the official charity of East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, is urging […]

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England / Freemasons give £15k cash boost to carers charity in Bedfordshire
07 Aug 2021

Bedfordshire/England – Freemasons give £15k cash boost to carers charity

(by Clare Turner, Bedford Today, 6th August 2021)   Bedfordshire Freemasons has given £15,000 to Carers in Bedfordshire to create […]

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Idaho/U.S. - Freemasons assure Children's Village kids good rest
06 Aug 2021

Idaho/U.S. – Freemasons assure Children’s Village kids good rest

(by Elli Goldman Hilbert, Coeur d’Alene/Post Falls Post, August 6, 2021)   Nine members of the Freemasons from Rathdrum Masonic […]

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England - Hospice at Home West Cumbria receives share of £1m Freemasons grant
05 Aug 2021

Cumbria/England – Hospice at Home West Cumbria receives share of £1m Freemasons grant

(by Ted Peskett, News & Star with the Cumberalnd News, 4th August 2021)   A west Cumbrian hospice has received […]

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Square & Compass Celebrates Masonic Buildings
04 Aug 2021

Canada – Square & Compass Celebrates Masonic Buildings

(by Square & Compass Promotions, Canadian Architect, August 03, 2021)   Masonic Buildings add to the architectural and historical character […]

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Scotland/Loanhead freemasons in 24 hour charity walk challenge
03 Aug 2021

Scotland – Loanhead Freemasons in 24 hour charity walk challenge

(by Kevin Quinn, Midlothian Advertiser, 3rd August 2021,)   A group of Midlothian Freemasons completed a 70 mile sponsored relay […]

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Gloucestershire/England - Freemasons honour Brother Percy
02 Aug 2021

Gloucestershire/England – Freemasons honour Brother Percy

(by editorial board, The Midsomer Norton, Radstock & District, 29 July 2021)   Infantryman Lance Corporal Percy Blinman of the […]

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West Sussex/England - Horsham Freemasons donate to charity to help district’s most vulnerable
01 Aug 2021

West Sussex/England – Horsham Freemasons donate to charity to help district’s most vulnerable

(by Jasmin Martin, West Sussex County Times, 28th July 2021)   The Normandy Centre based Freemasons together with the owners […]

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U.S. - Jewish Masons Adapt to Keep Fraternity Alive
31 Jul 2021

New York/U.S. – Jewish Masons Adapt to Keep Fraternity Alive

(by Sasha Rogelberg, Jewish Exponent, July 29, 2021)   Born out of the English and Scottish guild systems of the […]

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Yorkshire/England - Freemasons’ boost for hospitals – including Airedale
30 Jul 2021

Yorkshire/England – Freemasons’ boost for hospitals – including Airedale

(by Alistair Shand, Keighley News, 3rd July 2021)   AIREDALE is among more than 20 hospitals across Yorkshire to share […]

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New Zealand - Masons to donate fire damaged hall's contents to charity
29 Jul 2021

New Zealand – Masons to donate fire damaged hall’s contents to charity

(by Frances Chin, STUFF, July 29 2021)   Boxes of blackened plates and cups stand on sooty tabletops, and tablespoons […]

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Cambridgeshire/England - Freemasons support older men living with prostate cancer
28 Jul 2021

Cambridgeshire/England – Freemasons support older men living with prostate cancer

(by editorial board, Community News, 27 July 2021)   Hundreds of men diagnosed with prostate cancer will be given practical […]

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Illinois/U.S. - Geneseo grad receives Illinois Masonic Grand Lodge Scholarship
27 Jul 2021

Illinois/U.S. – Geneseo grad receives Illinois Masonic Grand Lodge Scholarship

(by Claudia Loucks, Geneseo Republic, July 23, 2021)   Geneseo High School 2021 graduate Olivia Johnson has been awarded the […]

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Arizona, U.S. - Masonic membership awards presented
26 Jul 2021

Arizona, U.S. – Masonic membership awards presented

(by Robert King, Daily Independent, July 15, 2021)   Masonic awards for years of membership were presented July 8 at […]

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Washington, U.S. - Ghosts, spooks, opera and Masons: the Edmonds Masonic Lodge
25 Jul 2021

Washington state, U.S. – Ghosts, spooks, opera and Masons: the Edmonds Masonic Lodge

(by editorial board, My Edmonds News, July 22, 2021)   The old Edmonds Opera House, later a skating rink, now […]

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24 Jul 2021

Barbados – Thousands benefit from Freemasons Lodges donations

(by editorial board, SearchLight, July 24, 2021)   The District Grand Lodge of Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean (DGLBEC) has […]

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Canada - Minden’s Arcadia Masonic Lodge celebrates 125 years
23 Jul 2021

Canada – Minden’s Arcadia Masonic Lodge celebrates 125 years

(by Gareth Kellett, The Minden/Ontario Times, 21 July 2021)   This year Arcadia Masonic Lodge celebrates its 125th anniversary. The […]

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Washington/U.S. - Built to Last: Auburn’s Masonic Legacy
22 Jul 2021

Washington State/U.S. – Built to Last: Auburn’s Masonic Legacy

(by Karen Meador, Auburn Examiner, July 15, 2021)   For close to a century, the Masonic Temple has occupied the […]

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21 Jul 2021

Manchester/England – Rochdale Freemasons raise money for borough’s youngsters to complete bronze Duke of Edinburgh award

(by editorial board, Rochdale Online, 13 July 2021)   Rochdale District Freemasons have teamed up with the Lord Lieutenant’s office […]

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India - Telangana: ‘Freemasons’ helping the needy during pandemic
20 Jul 2021

Telangana/India – ‘Freemasons’ helping the needy during pandemic

(by Siddharth Rao , Telangana Today, 18th July 2021)   The Freemason brotherhood, an ancient, international and quite secretive fraternity […]

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Surrey/England - Freemasons pay tribute to NHS on celebration day
19 Jul 2021

Surrey/England – Freemasons pay tribute to NHS on celebration day

(by InYourArea Community, Community News, 15 July 2021)   Freemasons across Surrey and nationwide joined together to thank NHS staff […]

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