Bestselling novelist Tess Gerritsen, author of the “Rizzoli and Isles” series, describes her writing process at the New Gloucester Public Library Sept. 26. Patti Mikkelsen / For Lakes Region Weekly
Free smoke alarms installed
New Gloucester Fire Rescue, in partnership with the American Red Cross and Building Livability in New Gloucester, is launching a new program to install 10-year smoke alarms in residents’ homes, free of charge.
The organization is looking for volunteers to help install the smoke alarms. An installation workshop will be held Nov. 12 and additional dates will be scheduled as needed.
Sign up to volunteer at the annual New Gloucester Fire Rescue open house and chicken barbecue at the fire station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 14, where the Red Cross and BLING will have an information booth. Fire rescue is located at 611 Lewiston Road. Volunteers also can sign up at the public library. Residents interested in receiving one of the alarms can submit their request at the library, too. For more information, email blingnewgloucester@gmail.com.
Historical Society wall calendars
The New Gloucester Historical Society has unveiled its wall calendar for 2024. Its theme is “People, Places and Past Times” in keeping with the town’s 250th celebration drawing nigh in 2024.
Each month features photos and a brief history of locations and special events in New Gloucester. The price is $8.
The calendar can be purchased at the town office during regular hours; the historical society’s meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Meetinghouse, 389 Intervale Road; and at the History Barn, 381 Intervale Road, from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 7, and Nov. 4; and at the History Barn during the annual tree lighting at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 26.
To purchase by mail order or to get more information, email bjtc4NGMHS@gmail.com.
Get ready for trunk-or-treat
“A Very G-NG Halloween,” Gray and New Gloucester’s annual trunk-or-treat holiday event, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 28 at the New Gloucester Fairgrounds.
Registration is encouraged at gngrec.com to help organizers plan accordingly. Register once per family and include the number of children who will attend.
The event is free but donations are accepted. Contribute by dropping off candy at either town’s recreation department or donate to buy candy at gngrec.com. The rec departments’ Amazon wish list can be found at a.co/h8m7uDt.
For more information, contact recdirector@newgloucester.com.
’Tis the season for corn mazes
The corn maze at Pineland Farms is open for the season. Get two-hour passes at shop.pinelandfarms.org for $6, free for ages 2 and under. The corn maze is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required.
For an early Halloween experience, explore the maze in the dark on Fridays Oct. 13, 20 and 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be no scares in the maze, though visitors are encouraged to wear costumes. Tickets are $8 per person and ages 2 and under are free. Pre-registration for these maze visits is required, as is adult supervision. Bring flashlights.
Pineland Farms is located at 15 Farm View Drive in New Gloucester. Contact 650-3031 or education@pinelandfarms.org with any questions.
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