Historical society to hold potluck

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Historical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, May 21, for a potluck at the North Church, 118 High St.

A short meeting will follow. The program will be “Whatzit?” Bring an unusual old item and try to “stump” the audience.

Readers, Writers and Runners 5K

PHILLIPS — The Phillips Public Library is gearing up for the fourth annual Readers, Writers and Runners 5K to be held Saturday, June 2, as part of the of Phillips Welcome to Summer Celebration.

Afterward there will be a reading and discussion with Maine poet Doug Rawlings, a longtime professor at UMF, Vietnam veteran and a founding member of Veterans for Peace.

Registration for the 5K is $10 before race day and $15 day-of. All proceeds benefit the library. There will be a limited number of free T-shirts available for early bird registrants.

Registration will be from 9 to 9:45 a.m. in the library parking lot. Walkers will leave at 9:45; runners at 10. There will be a raffle and awards.

For more information, contact Phillips Public Library, 207-639-2665 or Facebook.