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Salvation Army of Rowan County offers Thanksgiving meals

By Mike Anderson The Salvation Army of Rowan County extends its heartfelt thanks to the public for their continued generosity, support and kindness during this meaningful time of year. As families across Rowan County prepare to gather for Thanksgiving, many will enjoy the comforting traditions of the holiday-sharing a warm meal, watching football and beginning the excited countdown to the Christmas season. But Thanksgiving is about far more than turkey, football or the start of holiday shopping. It is a day centered on gratitude, togetherness and the simple joy of being cared for and remembered. Yet, for some in our community, this season can feel lonely or uncertain. Not everyone has a table to gather around or loved ones to sit beside. That is why The Salvation Army of Rowan County is hosting a Community Thanksgiving Luncheon on Monday, Nov. 25, from 11: 30 a. m. to 2 p. m. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a warm, traditional Thanksgiving meal served with kindness and compassion. Thanks to the generous donation of turkeys from Food Lion, The Salvation Army is able to prepare a full Thanksgiving spread-tender turkey, savory dressing, mashed potatoes, vegetables and slices of pie. Whether someone comes seeking fellowship, a good meal, or simply a place where they feel valued, the luncheon is meant to offer comfort and connection to anyone who needs it. Although the meal is held a few days before the holiday, the meaning remains the same. Thanksgiving is rooted in gratitude and the act of sharing our blessings with others. A brief devotional thought will be offered during the luncheon, reflecting on the deeper purpose of the season: that true thankfulness grows when we reach out to help one another, and that compassion can brighten even the hardest days. To help the team prepare, The Salvation Army kindly asks anyone planning to attend to email salisburync@uss. salvationarmy. org with a quick RSVP. This is not required, but it will greatly help ensure plenty of food and seating for everyone. Everyone is invited to the luncheon at The Salvation Army-no reservation required to attend. The hope is that every guest leaves feeling encouraged, welcomed, and reminded that they are not alone. Mike Anderson is the corps administrator at Salvation Army of Rowan County.
https://www.salisburypost.com/2025/11/23/salvation-army-of-rowan-county-offers-thanksgiving-meals/

Two Bridges in Talks With Knox County for Inmates Transfer

Knox County inmates may soon be transferred to Wiscasset as Two Bridges Regional Jail works on a one-year agreement with the neighboring county. The contract, which outlines the transfer of Knox County’s long-term inmates, has not yet been signed, said Correctional Administrator Col. James Bailey on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The pending contract follows gridlock in Knox County, where the budget advisory committee lacks the membership to take action on the 2026 county budget and consequently can’t adequately fund the county’s jail, the Midcoast Villager reported. Despite pushback from Knox County jail employees, Knox County Commissioners voted to enter a contract with Two Bridges on Monday, Nov. 10, according to the Midcoast Villager. “I know it’s not what everyone wants,” Knox County Commissioner Morgan Hynd said at the meeting. During its Wednesday, Nov. 12 meeting, the Lincoln and Sagadahoc Multicounty Jail Authority voted to authorize Bailey to broach an agreement with Knox County officials. Though the agreement and its details cannot be fully released yet, “Knox County will have a financial obligation,” Bailey said. He expects the agreement to be signed in the coming days. To accommodate the added capacity, the jail authority also authorized Bailey to hire up to 10 new employees. During Knox County’s Nov. 10 meeting, Bailey said he would offer “lateral transfers” to any Knox County jail employees interested in moving to Two Bridges. Unrelated to the Knox County contract, Waldo County will soon stop transferring inmates to Two Bridges, County Administrator Carrie Kipfer said during the commissioner’s Tuesday, Nov. 18 meeting. The Waldo County contract expires at the end of December. The one-year agreement may not be the end of collaborative efforts, as Bailey said Knox County may join Two Bridge’s multicounty jail authority in the future, but there’s no definitive timeline. Knox County Board of Commissioners Chair Ed Glaser and County Administrator Amber Christie did not respond to requests for comment.
https://lcnme.com/currentnews/two-bridges-in-talks-with-knox-county-for-inmates-transfer/