The Dorcas Society

The Dorcas Society The Dorcas Society is an historic non-denominational charitable, literary, social, non-profit organization founded in 1897 by Kate Douglas Wiggin.

The Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton is a historic, charitable, literary, social, nonprofit organization founded by Kate Douglas Wiggin in 1897. The society strives to continue Kate’s philanthropic vision and spirit by offering scholarships and donations to various organizations.

Today is the day we've all been waiting for - Dorcas Fest 2025 is finally here! 🎉A huge thank you to this year's incredi...
08/09/2025

Today is the day we've all been waiting for - Dorcas Fest 2025 is finally here! 🎉
A huge thank you to this year's incredible Diamond Sponsors, who have made this event possible:
PD Drywall, LLC , Silvex, Inc. , Waltz and Sons , Dixon Heating, Plumbing, & Cooling Co. , , and Chad E. Poitras Cremation & Funeral Services/ Poitras Neal & York .
Thank you all for your continued support and trust in our mission!

We could not do it without the kindness, generosity, and commitment of all our community sponsors.

The Dorcas Society would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to RHR Smith & Co., CPA's , and Lebel & Harriman for thei...
08/08/2025

The Dorcas Society would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to RHR Smith & Co., CPA's , and Lebel & Harriman for their continued support of Dorcas Fest.

A BIG Thank You to this year's Dorcas Fest Silver Sponsors! We are thrilled to acknowledge the generosity of Remax Coas...
08/08/2025

A BIG Thank You to this year's Dorcas Fest Silver Sponsors! We are thrilled to acknowledge the generosity of Remax Coastal Maine , Mid-Cape Restoration , Emery Brothers, and TruChoice Federal Credit Union

The Dorcas Society would like to thank this year's Dorcas Fest Bronze Sponsors Partners Bank, Hollis Animal Clinic, Gorh...
08/08/2025

The Dorcas Society would like to thank this year's Dorcas Fest Bronze Sponsors Partners Bank, Hollis Animal Clinic, Gorham Sand & Gravel Inc, Hill's Auto & Hitches, and Ted Carter Inspired Landscapes

07/14/2025

NEW THIS YEAR!
You can order a delicious HOMEMADE pie to pick up at Dorcas Fest on August 9th!
Choose blueberry, cherry or apple - or maybe one of each! Here are the details:

8 inch homemade pies are $10 each
Pre- order only
Orders must be received by August 4th
Order by emailing [email protected] or by texting 207-415-9046
Specify how many pies and what flavor(s)
You will receive a confirmation reply within 3 days
PIES MUST BE PICKED UP AND PAID FOR (cash, check or Venmo) AT DORCAS FEST AUGUST 9TH (Dorcas Bake Table in front of Tory Hill Church) BY 2:00 PM.

Hurry! Only 12 pies will be sold!

10th Annual Cars and Coffee, August 9th
07/08/2025

10th Annual Cars and Coffee, August 9th

12/19/2024

The Dorcas Society would like to express our condolences to the Mallett family regarding the loss of their patriarch Dave Mallett.

Dorcas Fest 2024 is finally here, and it would not be possible without the support of our Corporate Sponsors. Thank you ...
08/17/2024

Dorcas Fest 2024 is finally here, and it would not be possible without the support of our Corporate Sponsors.
Thank you to our Diamond Sponsors PD Drywall, LLC , Silvex, Inc., River Tap & Grill , and Chad E. Poitras Cremation & Funeral Services/ Poitras Neal & York .

Dorcas Fest tomorrow! Thank you to our Platinum Corporate Sponsor Dixon Heating, Plumbing, & Cooling Co. Cars at Coff...
08/16/2024

Dorcas Fest tomorrow! Thank you to our Platinum Corporate Sponsor Dixon Heating, Plumbing, & Cooling Co.
Cars at Coffee gates open at 8 a.m. and The Mallett Brothers take the stage at 6 p.m.

Only two days until Dorcas Fest 2024! Thank you to our Gold Corporate Sponsors Lebel & Harriman , RHR Smith & Co., CPA'...
08/15/2024

Only two days until Dorcas Fest 2024! Thank you to our Gold Corporate Sponsors Lebel & Harriman , RHR Smith & Co., CPA's , and Waltz and Sons .

The gates open for Cars and Coffee at 8 a.m. This year, the cost is $10 per car, and spectators are free. The gates will...
08/14/2024

The gates open for Cars and Coffee at 8 a.m. This year, the cost is $10 per car, and spectators are free. The gates will open for The Mallett Brothers Band concert at 5 p.m. Thank you to this year's Silver Corporate Sponsors: Buxton Hannaford, Mid-Cape Restoration , Plummer's Shop'n Save , S**o River Dentistry , TruChoice Federal Credit Union , Plummer's Ace Hardware , Remax Coastal Maine , and Grassroots Lawncare, LLC.

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Po Box 23
Buxton, ME
04004

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