“Winter Walker Wednesday,” Wells Reserve, Laudholm Farm, Wells

Feb. 25, Thursday, 7:30pm, “The Shoals,” for over 140 years the moonlight ax murder of two Norwegian women on the rocky Isles of Shoals has haunted New England: Popular historian and lecturer J. Dennis Robinson cuts through the hoaxes, lies, rumors, and fiction surrounding the infamous trial and execution of handsome 28-year-old Louis Wagner, who claimed he was innocent, Berwick Academy’s Jeppesen Science Center, Academy St, Berwick. FMI: 207-384-2164, www.berwickacademy.org.
Feb. 26, Friday, 11am-12pm, “Historic Walking District Tour,” outdoor walking tours of Kennebunk’s National Register Historic District, which feature examples of Colonial, Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, and Colonial Revival homes, depart from the Museum every Friday, $5, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-4802, www.brickstoremuseum.org.
Feb. 27, Saturday, 9am, “Ice Fishing on Bauneg Beg Lake,” learn basic ice fish gear, safety, and techniques while testing skills at Bauneg Beg Lake. Fishing license required for anyone 16 years and older, free, Tree Center, 5 Dunaway Dr, Sanford. FMI: 207-324-7955, www.treecenter.org.
Feb. 27, Saturday, 2-4pm, “Bubbles & Truffles, learn to sip champagne, cava and proseccos while you craft white and dark chocolate truffles. Taste the difference in the wines and learn how to craft homemade ganaches with Chef Pierre Gignac. Class included wine, chocolate, light savory pairings and gift bag, $45, Table, 27 Western Ave, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-967-1510, www.tablemaine.com.
Feb. 28, Sunday, 3pm, “Bridge of Spies,” during the Cold War, a Brooklyn lawyer (Tom Hanks) is recruited to defend a Soviet spy and help the CIA arrange an exchange of that spy for a captured American U2 spy plane pilot. High stakes and suspense power this edge-of-your-seat Cold War film directed by Steven Spielberg. Rated PG-13 for some violence and brief strong language, free, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Rd, York. FMI: 207-363-2818, www.york.lib.me.us.
Feb. 28, Sunday, 6pm, “Sunday Night Serenity,” relax with the harmonies of local duo, Curt Bessette & Jean Kurtz, reminisce and rejuvenate with the soulful sounds of live acoustic music, guest performers include Peter Blakc, Rick Watson and Tim Gershin, Clay Hill Farm, 220 Clay Hill Rd, Cape Neddick. FMI: 207-361-2272, www.clayhillfarm.com.
Mar. 2, Wednesday, 12-1:30pm, “Winter Walker Wednesdays,” an informal biweekly wander along the snow-covered trails of the Wells Reserve led by education associate Kate Reichert. Snowshoes will be available for rental for a small fee, all ages welcome, no reservations needed, free, meet at the Gazebo, Wells Reserve, Laudholm Farm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. FMI: 207-646-1555, www.wellsreserve.org.