PINKHAM NOTCH – “Bears in the Woods” will be featured at 8 p.m. July 20 as part of the continuing Wednesday Night with a Range speaker series in the White Mountain National Forest.

Conservation educators from the U.S. Forest Service will present a slide show and discussion about human and bear behaviors and how recreationists and residents can help keep the bear population wild and free. Campers, hikers, picnickers and all who live near or enjoy visiting the forest are welcome to learn about the haunts and habits of bears and some tips on peaceful coexistence.

The programs are held at the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Pinkham Notch Visitor Center on Route 16, 11 miles south of Gorham.

Programs are free and all local residents, campers and visitors are welcome. Programs are about an hour long and include complimentary popcorn and time for conversation about the evening’s topic or any other national forest issue.

For more information, call the Androscoggin Ranger Station at 603-466-2713, TTY 603-466-2856, or the Appalachian Mountain Club at 603-466-2721.

Bridge results

NORWAY – The Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge winners on July 15 were: first, Bill Bowman and Mimi Bell; tied for second/third, Adele Bendes and Nancy Farmer with Georgette Jewell and Pat Quinn; fourth, Richard Balian and Nick Karamessinis. Also placing were Eleanor Griffin and Jim Dickens, Cindy Kirchherr and Carol Curran and Paul and Barbara Beegel.

The group meets at 9 a.m. Fridays at the Fare Share Coop Commons, 445 Main St. Parking and entrance are behind the building. All bridge players are invited. For more information, call Les Buzzell at 783-4153 or Mimi Bell at 743-8081.