Audubon program on state of birds

FARMINGTON — A Western Maine Audubon program, “State of the Birds,” will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, in Room C 23, Roberts Learning Center, University of Maine at Farmington.

Bird populations in Maine are constantly changing. A total of 445 species have been recorded in Maine; some have been here for a long time while others are fairly new. Some are accidental and others introduced. A few of those species have been extirpated and we may never see them again. Doug Hitchcox will explain some of the major changes and fluctuations occurring with Maine avian fauna.

A Maine native, Hitchcox grew up in Hollis and graduated from the University of Maine in 2011. The year he graduated, he travelled to every corner of the state trying to observe as many species as possible in what is known as a “Big Year.” He ended the year having seen 314 species in the state, a new record for Maine.

This program is free and open to the public.

Genealogy group to meet June 7

FARMINGTON — The Sandy River Valley Chapter, MGS, will meet at the Farmington Public Library, Saturday, June 7, at 10 a.m. The program will include a group participation about the Maine Residents who moved West during the 1800s; who they were and where they went. Anyone with an interest in genealogy is welcome.

Mobile food truck in Industry

INDUSTRY — Clear Water Food bank is hosting the Good Shepherd free mobile food truck at 9 a.m. Monday, June 9, at the Industry Town Hall. No early birds please.

The bank serve Industry, Starks, New Sharon and Chesterville. Bring your own bags and boxes. There will be people to carry food for those who need help.

Ladies/Community Breakfast June 11

RANGELEY — The next Ladies/Community Breakfast will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, at Gingerbread House on Main Street, Oquossoc.

If anyone has a special dietary need, call in advance so they can try to accommodate your needs.

For more information, call 864-3602.

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