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Maine Points: Ripple to River Review

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Maine Points: Ripple to River Review

Maine Points, I’m revisiting some of the great organizations that have been highlighted by Royal River Heat Pumps in the last year as part of their Ripple to River charity spotlight program.

The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital
Camp Sunshine
Caring Resources for Living
Maine Children’s Cancer Program
Make a Wish Maine
The Center for Grieving Children

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