Police awarded grant to enforce speed limits

FARMINGTON — The Police Department has received a grant from the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety to put additional officers on the roadways to enforce speed limits and reduce speed-related crashes.

The $3,600 grant will run from mid-April to mid-September.

The Police Department responds to approximately 375 to 450 motor vehicle crashes per year, according to a department news release. A majority of these crashes occur in high-traffic areas.

Speed was a primary factor in 80 of the crashes.

Over the past two years, about 120 people received injuries from these motor vehicle crashes, the release states.

SeniorsPlus outreach in Norway, Fryeburg

NORWAY and FRYEBURG — SeniorsPlus will be in Norway and Fryeburg to answer any questions or concerns community members may have about services and resources for older adults and adults with disabilities and their families.

Norway: 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at the Norway Town Office.

Fryeburg: 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, April 25, at the Fryeburg Library.

The events are free and open to the public.

FMI, appointment: 207-795-4010, 1-800-427-1241, www.seniorsplus.org.

Stephens High ’50 to meet

RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1950 will have its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, at Connie’s Place, 136 Congress St.

All classmates and guests are welcome.

FMI: 207-364-2098, 207-364-3244.

Trooper reading to youths at breakfast

FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Children’s Task Force, in partnership with the Farmington Rotary, will host a free pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m Wednesday, April 20, at the Homestead Bakery.

Parents and children are encouraged to spend the morning enjoying pancakes, fruit, milk and juice served by the Farmington Rotary and the Franklin County Children’s Task Force, while their children hear stories read by local State Trooper Matt Casavant.

The Children’s Task Force will present each child that attends with a blue pinwheel, a symbol of childhood. The theme this year is Strengthening Families and Communities in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month to raise awareness that it takes a total community effort to support our Maine families and children.

FMI: 207-778-6960.

Free community lunch April 20

OTISFIELD — A free community lunch is set from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, in the Community Hall on Route 121.

FMI, transportation, participate: 207-539-4027, 207-627-4374, 207-539-4368.

Stephens High ’49 luncheon April 20

RUMFORD — Members of the Stephens High School Class of 1949 and their significant others will meet for their regular monthly luncheon at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at Connie’s Place, 136 Congress St.