Town office notes

Regular town office hours are Monday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. It is closed for lunch Monday-Friday from noon-1 p.m.

For more information, call 353-2561.

Selectmen meet Tuesdays, April 9 and 23, at 6:30 p.m., in the town office.

The codes enforcement officer is available Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17 and 25, from 5-7 p.m.

The Planning Board meets Wednesday, April 3, at 7 p.m., in the town office.

A scholarship meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, at 6 p.m., in the town office.

Election,

meeting this week

Polls are open on Election Day, Friday, April 5, from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., at Durham Community School, 654 Hallowell Road. Residents will elect two selectmen, three budget committee members and one director for the Regional School Unit 5 board. All terms are for three years. Voters should park in the lot closest to the Town Office and enter side door. For questions or concerns, contact Town Clerk Shannon Plourde, 353-2561, ext. 11

Town meeting begins on April 5 at 7:45 a.m., to elect a moderator and adjourn to the polls for electing municipal officials. The meeting resumes Saturday, April 6, beginning at 9 a.m., at the Durham Community School gym. Town reports are now available.

School budget review set

The Regional School Unit 5 budget review is Wednesday, April 24., at the Durham Community School cafeteria. There will be a light meal at 5:30 p.m. and public comment starting at 6:30.

Last chance for cookies

Girl Scout Troop 71 is having a cookie booth Saturday, April 6, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Food City, Lisbon Falls. This is the last day to get Girl Scout cookies.

Youth Baseball registration open

to April 5

Registration for Durham Youth Baseball is now open through April 5. The program is for ages 4-13 (as of April 30) in Durham, Freeport and Pownal. Signups and payment can be made on the website at www.durhambaseball.com, or print out a form for in-person signups will be held on Wednesday, March 20 and Wednesday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the Durham Community School Discovery Room.

For more information, see the website or contact league president Rod Stimpson at 353-9431.

Heaven’s Blend

sets concerts

The band Heaven’s Blend will perform Saturday, April 6, at 7 p.m., at St. Matthew Church, Route 196, Lisbon Falls. Donations of food and money are welcome.

Proceeds will benefit the Lisbon Area Christian Outreach Food Pantry.

The band will also perform Saturday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m., at the North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Hallowell Road, Pownal. The concert will be presented in a Coffee House format with light refreshments. Admission is free and there will be a free will offering. Proceeds benefit the church. For more information, contact the Rev. Raymond St. Pierre, 837-0682, or Deb Larrabee, lay person, 240-1637.

PTA seeking auction donations

The Durham PTA’s fourth annual auction is April 27. The PTA uses the money raised to provide field trips, enrichment programs and many teacher-requested educational tools for students.

The organization seeks auction donations of a product, service or anything creative. Tax deduction information will be provided. For more information, contact Nancy Decker at orc95@comcast.net.

Bean supper April 13

The Masonic Lodge is hosting a bean supper Saturday, April 13, from 4:30-6 p.m., at the lodge building, Route 136 across from the River Park. On the menu are baked beans, chop suey, hot dogs, potato salad, cole slaw, bread, pickles, homemade pies. The price is $7.50 adults, $3 children ages 5-12, and free for children under 5.

CPR class being offered

A CPR class will be offered on Sunday, April 14, from 1-3 p.m., at the Shiloh Chapel Fellowship Hall, Shiloh Road, Durham. Cost is $25. This is a health-care provider level class, and is open both for first-timers or those needing renewal. Andrew Primevara, from Durham Fire & Rescue, is lead instructor. Call to get on the list; registration will be onsite. 353-4463, or email revwingnut@gmail.com.

Food pantry

The Lisbon Area Christian Outreach’s food pantry and clothing bank hours are: Wednesday: 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Thursday: 10 a.m. to noon and Saturday: 8 a.m.-10 a.m. LACO serves the communities of Bowdoin, Durham and Lisbon. The website is www.lacopantry.org.

The physical address for food and clothing is the Marion T. Morse Community Center, enter from the Berry Avenue side behind the Lisbon United Methodist Church. The clothing bank cannot accept furniture, appliances, etc., as they do not have the room to store them. For more, call Debbie at 240-1637.

Community center

for rent

Durham Eureka Community Center available to rent for small groups of 50 or less. It’s appropriate for showers, birthday gatherings and meetings. Contact Anita Sellars for more information at 353-6217.

Participants sought

for parade, 5K

The Durham Memorial Day Parade Committee is now accepting float and participation registration forms for the 2013 Memorial Day Parade. The committee is also accepting registration forms for the 2013 Amvet’s 5K. Sponsors are being sought for both events. For registration forms and more information, see http://durhamme.com/durham-life/memorial-day-parade-and-festivities/, or contact Joe Howe at 353-9110 or email joetia@hotmail.com.

Posting town news

John Ricker is responsible for the town channel and website. To reach him with information on an event or meeting for the channel or website, email him at durhampublicinfo@gmail.com, jricker@durhamtown.comcastbiz.net, or call 353-2561, ext 16. The website is durhamme.com.

Local church services

The First Congregational Church of Durham has services at 10 a.m. every Sunday. Services for the Shiloh Church are every Sunday at 10 a.m.

Services for Friends Meeting are every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.