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🌱 Patch AM: How Augusta honored Maine firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice
Coming up on the Augusta Patch calendar: 14th Annual Celebrity Chef Challenge
Hi Augusta! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Augusta honored Maine firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice
- Augusta runner leads Saint Joseph's to cross country title
Also on today's calendar: Invasive Plant Workshop and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A shower; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 64 and low of 41 degrees.
- Tuesday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 55, low: 37.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Senator Collins Honors Fallen Firefighters at Annual Memorial Service in Augusta (senate.gov) — An annual memorial service at the Maine Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Augusta honored firefighters from across the state who died over the past year, including two who responded to a Searsmont mill explosion. Senator Susan Collins joined more than 100 attendees to recognize their service and highlight ongoing efforts to support Maine's fire departments and first responders. 
• 'Monks capture Maslan Invitational title at GNAC Preview'. (newenglandnewspress.com) — An Augusta native, graduate student Jacob Pelletier, led Saint Joseph's College of Maine to a men's cross country team victory at the Maslan Invitational in New Hampshire, winning the individual title in 23:52.7. With several Maine runners placing in the top 10, the Monks topped Norwich and other conference rivals and now look ahead to their next meet in Hopkinton.
📸 Around Augusta
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Augusta
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★ Featured events ★
- 14th Annual Celebrity Chef Challenge →
Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta
5:00 pm
Monday October 5
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Other local events
- Invasive Plant Workshop →
Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St, Augusta
10:15 am - Augusta Farmers' Market at Mill Park →
1 Water St, Augusta
2:00 pm - The 5 Checkpoints of Retirement →
Otto's on the River, 287 Water Street, Augusta
6:00 pm - Fall 2026 UMA Job & Resource Fair →
Randall Student Center, 46 University Drive, Augusta
10:00 am - MSEA Pre-Annual Meeting Board Meeting - In Person & ZOOM →
MSEA Headquarters, 5 Community Drive, 3rd Floor, Augusta
9:00 am - Gallery Conversation between Artist Michel Droge and Dr. Beth Orcutt →
The Danforth Gallery, Jewett Hall, 46 University Drive, Augusta
12:00 pm - Chancellor's Town Hall →
Fireside Lounge, Randall Student Center, 46 University Drive, Augusta
12:30 pm - Crafter's Corner →
Katz Library, 46 University Drive, Augusta
4:00 pm - Magic: The Gathering Night →
Student Lounge, Randall Student Center, 46 University Drive, Augusta
4:00 pm - The 5 Checkpoints of Retirement →
Otto's on the River, 287 Water Street, Augusta
6:00 pm - MSEA-SEIU Annual Meeting - Day 1 →
Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta
8:30 am
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
📣 Augusta Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Cashier Associate - Part-Time in Augusta. Apply here.
- Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for SAS in Walmart - Retail Sales Specialist in Augusta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Augusta here.
🗞 Nearby News
Gardiner
- This Maine Craft Store Is Worth The Road Trip For Affordable Handmade Finds (takingthekids.com)
- Friday's high school football: Messalonskee goes to the air to beat Fryeburg (centralmaine.com)
- Obituary: Margaret 'Maggie' (Mahon) Perkins (centralmaine.com)
Waterville
- Colby College hosts #STRONGGIRLS day camp to empower young women (wabi.tv)
- Field Hockey Dominates Thomas on Saturday (bowdoin.edu)
- Rockland – Farnsworth Art Museum Hosts Two-Day Symposium – Legacy of Betsy James Wyeth (turnerpublishing.net)
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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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