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We are all deeply saddened by the horrific, senseless tragedy in Las Vegas last Sunday. Together with radio stations across America, we’re making a push to collect funds to help victims and their families. Here's how you can help.

Source: WalletHub The holiday season means givng back and WalletHub.com has complied their list of the '2016 Most Charitable States. To make their list they used 13 key metrics, from volunteering their time to monitary donations.

Americans are a very giving nation, in fact, in the United States 95.4 percent of households donate to charities, each contributing an annual average of $2,974.

Hugh Evans and Alex Turanski, a father and son that volunteer at the Penobscot Fire Department, will be biking across the country to raise money for the fire department.

'Amy Buxton's Underdog Jog Memorial 5K Run/Walk' is an annual event in remembrance of Amy Buxton. She dedicated her life to saving dogs and helping her local community. Her friends and family are dedicated to continuing to support her passions through this annual event.

Mitt Romney was the Republican nomination for President of the United States in 2012, losing to President Obama. He thought about running again in 2016 but decided not to. He does have another type of fight coming up though.

Cumberland Farms convenience stores in Gardiner and Winthrop have been remodeled and the two stores will be holding grand opening ceremonies this week. The grand openings will also be kicking off a month long fundraising campaign for local projects.

Last November, an Augusta restaurant, The Red Barn, was given a letter from Attorney General Janet Mills' office, telling the restaurant to stop their Monday night fundraisers. There is a bill that has been proposed by State Rep. Lori Fowle that would eliminate state regulation and licensing requirements for nonprofit fundraisers, unless the person raising the money is being paid.

WHO IS SHE???  WHERE DOES SHE COME FROM? That's the Mystery Lady! She comes around for 1 week a year and spreads her Dunkin Donuts cheer with Randy while he is at the tank for 'Tanks'giving. But.... WHO IS SHE???

What a month! I've never waited on so many people or seen so many eggs in my 7 years of Waitressing Wednesday! Did we reach our goal of $1,900? We sure did! But by how much?

Many of us are looking for ways to donate to the victims of Monday's Boston Marathon bombings. Unfortunately, there are already scammers looking to take your money. Watchdog groups are warning of potential online schemes looking to profit from the tragedy.

It's time again to 'March for Babies' and support the March of Dimes. When you walk, you give hope to the more than half a million babies born too soon each year. The money you raise supports programs in your community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies and it funds research to find answers to the problems that threaten our babies.

Tim McGraw concert tickets and an autographed Florida Georgia Line poster are amongst items country fans may be interested in when the Music for Newtown auction begins on March 25. Additionally, the Avett Brothers and Thomas Rhett have donated items to benefit the families of victims and first responders from the December tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.

The tragedy of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings is still heavy on the hearts of so many, and there is nothing that can ease the horror of what happened in December 2012. However, there are several celebrities who are stepping out to continue supporting the families of the young victims, with donations to the Music for Newtown Auction. The lovely Taylor Swift has shown her support, donati

Little Big Town will perform a free concert at Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. on Feb. 6 to benefit the Dogwood Project, a non-profit organization created by the group's Kimberly Schlapman and her husband, Stephen, following the tragic death of Stephen's brother, Allen Schlapman.

Once again, Taylor Swift has done her part to encourage literacy among the youth of this nation. The 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' singer has donated books to the early literacy program at the hospital in which she was born. Despite her fame and fortune, the singer never, like, ever, forgets where she came from.