Meeting schedule

Pownal selectmen have scheduled meetings for Oct. 29, Nov. 12 and 26 and Dec. 10 and 17. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. at the DeWitt Room.

Energy assistance available

Residents of Freeport and Pownal can now apply for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) at the Freeport Community Center.

LIHEAP provides a once-a-year benefit to cover a portion of the cost of purchasing heating energy, which includes fuel oil, kerosene, electricity, wood and coal. This program gives priority to persons who are elderly or who have children under the age of 2 years. ?First-time applicants can contact Julie Fraser at 207-865-3985 ext. 215 for more information, or to set up an appointment. An application will be mailed to thos who have previously received benefits.

Haunted house ?in Pownal

Pownal Veterinary Hospital will be hosting a haunted house for all school-age kids on Halloween; Oct. 31, from 6-8 p.m. There is no charge, and come prepared to be scared. Pownal Veterinary Hospital is located at 191 Hallowell Road, on Route 9 in Pownal, which is just one mile south of Bradbury Mountain State Park.

For more information call Thomas Hall at 688-4294 or thall4@Maine.rr.com

Bean, spaghetti supper Nov. 3

The North Pownal United Methodist Church, Lawrence Road, will be holding a public baked bean and spaghetti supper on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 4:30-6 p.m. Tickets are adults $6, children $3, and tots under 3 no charge. For more information, call Pastor Raymond St. Pierre at 798-4810 or 837-0682.

North Pownal Church Food Pantry

The North Pownal United Methodist Church, Lawrence Road, has new hours for distributing food from its pantry. They are now every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon. We never know from week to week what we will be getting. We usually get different kinds of breads, produce, desserts, etc. All are welcome!

Historical society ?plans tribute, meeting

A program in tribute to five Pownal residents who did much for the town during their lifetimes will be presented by the Pownal Scenic and Historical Society on Sunday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m,. in Mallett Hall.

The program, in digital-slide show format, will pay tribute to William “Bill” DeWitt, Carl “Sam” Mason, Edna Snow Menchen, Marion Knight Reed and Frank Knight. It will be held in the stage room. Afterward, families and friends can share memories, view relevant exhibits in the DeWitt Room and enjoy refreshments.

These five residents all died within the span of less than a single year. All lived, or their families had lived, on Hodsdon Road for generations. All had served the towns in which they lived, and all were valued members of the historical society since its founding in 1970. They and their families were inter-related, participated in town government, belonged to area churches, attended local schools and operated early businesses such as ones in the granite and lumber industries.

The society also encourages residents to attend its annual meeting of the on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m., in the DeWitt Room at Mallett Hall, and support the society as it looks to the future. Major acquisitions to the society will be on display and their provenance discussed. Pownal Scenic and Historical Society supported projects for 2012 will be reviewed, and a budget for 2013 will be adopted. For more information, call Donna Boyles at 688-4780

Church Services? Congregational ?Church news

The First Parish Congregational Church on Route 9 will have its regular worship service on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. For more on church programs, call Craig or Cheryl Vosmus at 688-4810 or Arnold and Doris Blackstone at 688-4791.

North Pownal Methodist Church news

Worship service is planned for Sunday at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Raymond St. Pierre. For more on church programs, contact St. Pierre at 798-4810 or 837-0682 or by email at chaplainraymond@gmail.com. Prayer meetings are Tuesday, Oct. 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; and Nov. 6, Election Day, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. All faiths welcome.