Good news for Wiscasset families in need this holiday season: Through the efforts of local businesses, organizations and individuals. the town of Wiscasset announces its own Adopt-a- Family program.

Families seeking assistance are asked to complete an application, which is available at the Wiscasset Town Office or can be downloaded at www.wiscasset.org. All applicants must be Wiscasset residents. The applications for assistance must be returned to the Wiscasset Town Officer not later than Dec. 9. Parents will pick up gifts on Monday, Dec. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Once the applications are received, tree tags will be made from each child’s “wish list” and placed on giving trees at the Wiscasset Town Office, Ames Supply and Wiscasset Community Center. Any business, organization or individual that would like to help by taking tags from a giving-tree may do so at any location. All purchased gifts must be returned to any of the collection spots by Friday, Dec. 18. For information on how to adopt an entire family, contact Kathy Onorato at the Wiscasset Town Office, 882-8200 ext. 103.