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Coffee in hand, Augusta? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What new Augusta-made library rules could mean for your town's services.

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

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Rather cloudy and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A brief shower or two, temps: high: 79, low: 58.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Maine Library Commission supports paid director requirement, drops municipal funding proposal (newscentermaine.com) — Meeting in Augusta, the Maine Library Commission voted to require public libraries to have a designated paid director and a strategic plan in order to keep receiving key state services like interlibrary loans and internet access. Commissioners also eased proposed rules on staffing, hours, and municipal funding after pushback from small and rural libraries, and will take more public comment this fall.
   

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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
    • Tuesday September 1
  • Operations Committee
    Rsu 12 Somerville Elementary School, 665 Patricktown Rd, Somerville, M
    3:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 16
  • Art & Storytime for Elementary →
    Art Play Lear n Zo
    4:30 pm

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  • Serene Health Services posted a job opening for Housekeeping and Laundry in Augusta. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Augusta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Augusta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Waterville

  • Catalyzing Mid-Maine's innovation economy: CMGC creates new role to spotlight ecosystem growth (bangordailynews.com)
  • Obituary: Bethany Lynn (Joseph) Tuttle (pressherald.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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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