The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society and John Bunker Jr., Maine’s champion of heritage apples, will present “Searching for the Harmon and Narragansett Apples, Last Seen in York County” at the historical society’s annual meeting on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m.

 John Bunker moved to Palermo in the ’70s, and promptly fell in love with apples. He capitalized on this interest as the coordinator of Fedco Trees, a division of Fedco (a Maine cooperative seed company). He has become an advocate for finding and preserving heirloom varieties of apples. Bunker is the author of “Not Far From the Tree: A Brief History of the Apples & Orchards of Palermo, Maine 1804-2004,” a resource in which he uses the town of Palermo and anecdotes from its residents as a lens to tell the history of apples in Maine. Many of the varieties he has encountered are described and illustrated in the book. Those interested can renew their acquaintance with their apple trees and bring samples and/or pictures of old, hollowed trunk trees to show to Bunker; he’d love to see them. A story to match is all the better.

The program includes a light supper and a short business meeting. Non-members are cordially invited. BHHS History Center is located at 100 Main Street (Route 4A), Bar Mills, Buxton. The suggested donation is $12, $10 for seniors. All proceeds benefit the rehabilitation of the historical society’s library and museum, operating costs, and exhibit construction. For reservations, contact Bertie Ramsdell at 929-4529. More information can be found on the BHHS Facebook pag,e and at www.buxtonhollishistorical.