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Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Historic tombs, giant blueberry attraction are among Maine's most endangered historic places of 2026 (pressherald.com) — Handley Hall in downtown Augusta, home to the University of Maine at Augusta's architecture program, has been named one of Maine's most endangered historic places because of a possible program relocation. Preservationists warn that moving the program could threaten the building's future and weaken Augusta's role in training architects who will shape housing, civic buildings, and historic sites statewide.
2. Charges dropped in Hallowell kidnapping case (centralmaine.com) — An Augusta man who was accused of kidnapping, assault, and criminal restraint after a June incident in Hallowell will not face prosecution, after the Kennebec County District Attorney's Office cited insufficient evidence. The case involved a woman who told police she was driven around the Hallowell area against her will and feared for her life while the man was on probation for a prior conviction.
3. Northern Maine approaching peak foliage season, rest of state beginning to pop (pressherald.com) — Fall color around Augusta is just starting, with foliage only 10% to 30% toward peak while northern Maine nears its brightest stretch. State foresters say drought may shorten the season and a possible nor'easter could affect weekend plans, so residents are urged to plan drives carefully and download maps before exploring back roads.
4. Surgeon with checkered history negotiating to join Houlton hospital (bangordailynews.com) — A former MaineGeneral Medical Center surgeon once based in Augusta, previously investigated over allegations of bullying and sexual harassment, is now in talks to join Houlton Regional Hospital. Regulators ultimately cleared him on most counts but imposed a year of probation for unethical conduct, and Houlton officials say they are rigorously reviewing his credentials and ongoing performance.
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