LEWISTON — As part of a federal requirement for periodic review of each state’s child support guidelines, the University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Service is conducting an independent review of the Maine Child Support Guidelines to identify trends and common concerns expressed by people in communities throughout the state. Members of the public are invited to attend one of five open forums to provide feedback. For those unable to attend, feedback may also be given electronically at www.surveymonkey.com/s/mainechildsupportguidelines. For more information, see muskie.usm.maine.edu/mecsgreview/ or contact Laura Hallett at 626-5236.

Lewiston: 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Lewiston-Auburn College, Room 170, 51 Westminster St.

Bangor: 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at University of Maine, 124 Eastport Hall, 1 University Drive.

Augusta: 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at Buker Community Center Gymnasium, 22 Armory St.

Portland: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Riverton Community Center, 1600 Forest Ave.