May 24: PORTLAND, author James Dodson will speak at noon at Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square. 871-1710

May 25: AUBURN, David Ladd will speak about Maine songbirds at 6:30 p.m. at the Brackett Environmental Center. 783-7733

May 31: AUBURN, Bridget Ragan will speak on “Share the Health,” about healthcare, at 7 p.m. at the First Universalist Church.

May 31: PORTLAND, author Monica Wood will speak at noon at Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square. 871-1710