Autism registration program offered

AUBURN — The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office is offering a new program to help families of children with autism spectrum disorder.

Families can fill out a form with information and a picture of their child to help emergency responders. The information will be entered into the Sheriff’s Office records management system. By registering children and giving basic information, officers will be better able to ensure a safe outcome in the event of an emergency.

Autism training has been part of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy training for new officers since 2006, and it’s also a mandatory training topic for officers already on the road. The class is taught by a retired law enforcement officer who has a child with autism spectrum disorder.

FMI, form: 207-753-2573, androscoggincountymaine.gov/sheriff.html.

State collects 31,960 pounds of unwanted medication

FARMINGTON — Farmington Police Chief Jack Peck Jr. announced that law enforcement collected a record 31,960 pounds of old, expired and unwanted medication on April 30. The medications were incinerated May 2 at ecomaine in Portland.

The effort was part of the statewide Drug Take-back Day.

The Farmington Police Department collected about 350 pounds of medication.

FMI: 207-778-6311.

Training on deep listening at Auburn UU

AUBURN — Auburn UU is hosting trainings to foster listening skills among voters. Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund will help participants improve their skills in asking open-ended questions about abortion and listening without judgment.

The training will be offered from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. Attendees will learn more about the campaign and have additional discussions about its goals.

A full-day training and voter canvass will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the church. Participants will learn how to have conversations by watching actual interview tapes, and then go out in the community to speak with voters. Those interested in canvassing need only attend the day of the canvass to participate.

FMI: 207-783-0461, www.auburnuu.org.

Church holding rummage sale

RUMFORD — St. Barnabas Episcopal Church will hold a food and rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21, on the rotary.

There will be food, household items, clothing and books.

Historical societies planning plant sale 

MEXICO — Mexico and Rumford area historical societies will hold an annual plant sale fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22, in the Riverside Realty parking lot.

FMI, donate: 207-369-9039, [email protected].

Daughters of Union Veterans to meet

STONEHAM — The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Hannah F. Richardson Tent 19 will hold its annual memorial program at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 22, at the Stoneham church.

A graveside service will follow at the grave of Civil War veteran Lorin McKeen Sr. at Hillside Cemetery.

Benefit for Meals on Wheels 

LOCKE MILLS — Local community band The Shadagee Ramblers will hold a benefit for SeniorsPlus’ Meals on Wheels nutrition program from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the American Legion Hall, 595 Gore Road.

The event will feature a 50/50 raffle, raffle items, a pie auction and refreshments.

Admissions costs $10 per person at the door, and is free for children younger than 12. 

Plant sale planned in Canton

CANTON — Canton Parks and Trails will hold a plant sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at Canton Heritage Park.

The group seeks donations of perennial plants.

Quilts will be raffled, and there will be a 50/50.

FMI: 207-597-2168.