Meeting schedule

Pownal selectmen have scheduled meetings for Nov. 12 and 26 and Dec. 10 and 17. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. at the DeWitt Room of Mallett Hall.

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 those who have previously received benefits.

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 Raymond St. Pierre, pastor, 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. It is now every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m- noon. The food pantry usually receives different kinds of breads, produce, desserts, etc. All are welcome.

Historical society plans meeting

The Pownal Scenic and Historical Society 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. A prayer meeting will be held on Nov. 6, Election Day, from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. All faiths welcome.