Tools for school. Every kids need them, and no child should go without. That's the spirit behind a collaborative effort with Penquis right in the middle of it. Renae Muscatell of Penquis joined Jim Morris on TV5 News at 5 to explain how it works.
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Families in need of a backpack for their child/children can register online now at www.penquis.org by selecting the Tools For School Backpack Registration button. If families do not have the ability to register online they can call Penquis at 973-3500 or 1800-215-4942 to be registered.
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For more information on how you can support this community effort visit www.penquis.org or drop by one of the live radio broadcasts hosted by Kiss 94.5, The Bear and WTOS
All live broadcasts will be hosted by Dunkin Donuts at the following locations.
Kiss 94.5
Wednesday, July 20th - 7-9 am, Broadway, Bangor
Wednesday, July 27th - 7-9 am, Eddington
Monday, August 1st - 7-9 am, Belfast
WBFB (The Bear)
Tuesday, July 19th - 11-1, Hogan Road, Bangor
Monday, July 25th - 11-1, Holden
Monday, August 1st - 11-1, Searsport
Tuesday, August 9th - 11-1, Thomaston
WTOS (105.1)
Tuesday, July 26th - 11-1, Madison
Tuesday August 2nd - 11-1, Canaan
Penquis: Tools for School Drive
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