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🌱 Will Auburn become the hub for all Androscoggin County 911 calls?

Auburn, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Will Auburn become the hub for all Androscoggin County 911 calls?
  • Which nearby Androscoggin County beaches are best for Auburn families?

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Some sun, warm and less humid, with a high of 88 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; warm, temps: high: 87, low: 53.
  • Friday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Androscoggin County to vote on Auburn's proposal for emergency dispatch (sunjournal.com) — Androscoggin County commissioners will vote Wednesday on whether to consolidate all county 911 dispatching into a single regional center at Auburn Hall, potentially reshaping how Auburn’s emergency calls are handled. The proposal, championed by Auburn Mayor Jeff Harmon, would merge the county’s current center with the Lewiston-Auburn 911 system, raising questions about governance, costs, and control for Auburn and surrounding towns.
   

• 7 beaches in Androscoggin County where you can beat the heat (sunjournal.com) — If you’re trying to cool off close to home, Lake Grove Park in Auburn offers lake swimming, picnic areas, a playground, and a staffed Recreation Station with games and boat access, though no lifeguards. The guide also highlights six other Androscoggin County beaches, noting which require local passes, hours, and basic rules so Auburn residents can plan easy summer day trips.
   

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    Its been here 2 days in my front porch order from walmart. (Nextdoor Lake Street)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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