AUGUSTA — Hundreds of retired educators and guests are expected to attend MEA-Retired’s 66th Annual Meeting and Convention at the Augusta Civic Center on Thursday, May 3, where Bill Green of Portland will be keynote speaker.

Retirees may choose from four breakout sessions:

• Dr. David Richards, director of the Margaret Chase Smith Library in Skowhegan, will give a presentation on what he considers are the positive outcomes of hitting a moose on Maine’s roadways.

• Jane Conroy, Extension Educator Emeritus, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, will present a “Keep, Take or Toss” session designed to help purge and downsize possessions.

• Paul Johnson of Oakland will highlight some of the features of the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.

• Phil Gonyar and Carl Daiker will present a session titled “Around the Horn in 22 Days” about their cruise in February of 2018 from Santiago, Chile, to Buenos Aires, Argentina. 

The event is open to retirees and guests. Registration includes lunch and is $20. Checks may be made payable to MEA-Retired and sent to June Nickerson-Hovey, 145 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976. For more information, call 207-474-9472.