🌱 Patch AM: Augusta community mourns the passing of Gary E. Pelletier

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In today's newsletter:

• Augusta community mourns the passing of Gary E. Pelletier
• Why activists held a 'funeral' for electronics at the State Capitol

Also on today's calendar: Art & Storytime for Elementary and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.
• Monday: Rather cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
• Tuesday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Obituary: Gary E. Pelletier (centralmaine.com) — An Augusta family is mourning the passing of 87‑year‑old Gary E. Pelletier, a Cuban Missile Crisis veteran and longtime millwright at Scott Paper in Winslow. Remembered for his devotion to faith, family, and gardening, he leaves behind his wife Joanne, three daughters, and grandchildren. A private service will be held at home, with arrangements by Plummer Funeral Home in Augusta.
   

• Maine residents hold a funeral for gadgets they say manufacturers killed too soon (thecooldown.com) — Outside the Maine State Capitol in Augusta, activists staged a mock funeral for everyday gadgets to protest how quickly manufacturers end support for still‑working devices. The demonstration highlighted a push for stronger right‑to‑repair laws covering electronics beyond cars, arguing that blocked repairs and forced upgrades strain household budgets and add to e‑waste while a previous smartphone bill failed by just two votes.
   

📸 Around Augusta

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Augusta

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 16
• Art & Storytime for Elementary →
  Art Play Lear n Zo,
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 26
• Board of Education Workshop
  Augusta Public Schools Capital Area Tech Center, 7 Pierce Dr, Augusta, ME 04330, USA
  6:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• Up in Maine - Silent Movie Festival →
  University of Maine at Augusta, 46 University Dr, Augusta
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Operations Committee
  Rsu 12 Somerville Elementary School, 665 Patricktown Rd, Somerville, M
  3:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• STAFF IN-SERVICE (NO STUDENTS)
  Rsu 38 Manchester, ME 04351
Wednesday August 26
• Board of Education Workshop
  Augusta Public Schools Capital Area Tech Center, 7 Pierce Dr, Augusta, ME 04330, USA
  6:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• August 29 East Vassalboro Grange 5th Saturday Contra Dance Series 2026 →
  Vassalboro Grange #332, 353 Main St, Vassalboro
  6:00 pm
• 2026 Contra Dance Series - August 29th Dance →
  Vassalboro Grange #332, 353 Main St, Vassalboro
  6:00 pm
• August 29 East Vassalboro Grange 5th Saturday... →
  Vassalboro Grange #332, 353 Main St, Vassalboro
  6:00 pm
Monday August 31
• FIRST STUDENT DAY GRADES K-6, 9 & 12 CATC
  Rsu 38 Manchester, ME 04351
Tuesday September 1
• FIRST STUDENT DAY GRADES PRE-K, 7, 8, 10, & 11
  Rsu 38 Manchester, ME 04351
• Operations Committee
  Rsu 12 Somerville Elementary School, 665 Patricktown Rd, Somerville, M
  3:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Unabashedly →
  Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Payroll Specialist Sr at One Call in Augusta, Maine in Augusta. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Augusta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Augusta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gardiner

• Obituary: Roland G. Marquis Jr. (centralmaine.com)

Waterville

• Waterville forms group to tackle plan for pedestrian, cyclist safety (themainemonitor.org)
• Catalyzing Mid-Maine's innovation economy: CMGC creates new role to spotlight ecosystem growth (bangordailynews.com)

Ok Augusta! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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