Spring poetry contest winners

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Public Library and Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset counties have announced the winners of this spring’s poetry contest.

John Rosenwald served as judge.

Ages 16 years of age and younger: First place, Ashley Tobias; second place, Owen Knapp; and third place, Kristin Merrill.

Ages 17 to 25: First place, Lauren Stetson; second place, Tristan Huntoon; and third place, Bethany Berger.

Ages 25 and older: First place, Jeffra Hays; second place, Muriel Fish; and third place, Suzanne Loring.

The public is invited to a public reading of the winning poems at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the Farmington Public Library. Refreshments will be served.

Farmington Library annual meeting 

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Public Library will hold its annual meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12.

The public is welcome to attend this community conversation to learn what’s happening at the library and to share thoughts and ideas for the future.

Those attending may see the new community room. Refreshments will be served.

FMI: 207-778-4312.

Class of ’53 meeting in Bethel

BETHEL — Members of the Stephens High School Class of 1953 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, at the Sunday River Brew Pub on Route 2.

All class members and guests are welcome.

FMI: 207-562-4241.

Class of ’51 holding luncheon

MEXICO — Stephens High School Class of 1951 will hold its April luncheon at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, at the Covered Wagon.

FMI: 207-364-8883.

Class of ’52 holding luncheon

RUMFORD — Mexico High School Class of 1952 will hold a luncheon on Wednesday, April 13, at Connie’s Place on Congress Street.

All classmates and spouses are welcome.

FMI: 207-364-4323.

Mexico ’59 to meet April 14

RUMFORD — The Mexico High School Class of 1959 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 14, at the River Valley Grill in Rumford Center.

Spouses and significant others are welcome.

Rumford firefighters fundraising

RUMFORD — Rumford Professional Firefighters 1601 is conducting a fundraiser. Area businesses and residents are being contacted for sponsorships and ticket sales.

The firefighters will host “A Night of Laughs” comedy show at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Mountain Valley High School. The event is to raise funds for the local charities and endeavors it supports.

Beacon House seeking craft vendors

RUMFORD — The Beacon House Social Club and Learning Center will hold its annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Eagles hall.

There will be entertainment, a children’s table, a Chinese auction and a bake sale table. Lunch will be served.

FMI: 207-369-0868, tinyurl.com/h9gnfkh.

Grange to host farmers’ market 

CHESTERVILLE — The Chesterville Grange will host an indoor farmers’ and crafters’ market from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, beginning April 16.

The grange is seeking vendors for the market.

FMI, set up: 207-578-2065, 207-778-5845.

Bridge club lists results

OXFORD — Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club met April 1 for a six-and-a-half table Howell movement.

Finishing first in flight A were Mike Newsome and Misha Tomic; second, Dick Allen and Peter Cummings; third, Peter Dickson and Les Buzzell; and fourth, Mike Quinn and Mike True.

Finishing first in flight B were Milt McKeen Jr. and Jim Krainin, also first in flight C; second, Cathy Sanderson and Barbara Vanderzanden, also second in flight C; third, Cynthia and Bill Clifford Jr.; and fourth, B.J. and Steve Cavicchi, also third in flight C.

Fourth in C were Carol Curran and Denny Raymond.

Games are played Fridays, and all bridge players are welcome. A partner is guaranteed.

FMI: 207-754-9153, [email protected].