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Spotted on the Augusta calendar: Deaf Rights Group Meeting
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In today's newsletter:
- See what's being unveiled at Augusta's Constitution Day ceremony Thursday
- Were you near Cony High during Tuesday's deadly Augusta motorcycle crash?
- Why Augusta lawmakers are weighing oversight of Lewiston relief donations
Also on today's calendar: Deaf Rights Group and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 45.
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'Constitution Day' brings a special unveiling ceremony in Augusta (newscentermaine.com) — Augusta residents can attend a special Constitution Day ceremony Thursday at the Maine State Cultural Building on State Street, where officials will unveil the newly printed Maine State Constitution. The event will showcase the updated version restoring previously redacted indigenous treaty sections, alongside historic constitutions and original convention records, offering a rare look at the state's founding documents. 
• Portland mayor calls for increased attention from drivers, pedestrians (wmtw.com) — A deadly motorcycle crash in front of Cony High School in Augusta and a separate serious incident in Portland are prompting renewed calls for drivers and pedestrians to pay closer attention. Portland's mayor urged slower speeds and fewer distractions, while Augusta police are asking anyone who witnessed Tuesday's school‑bus crash to contact investigators with information.
• Lewiston shooting victims' families push for investigation into Maine Community Foundation fund (wabi.tv) — At the State House in Augusta, lawmakers are probing whether they can scrutinize how nearly $7 million in Lewiston shooting donations were handled by the Maine Community Foundation. Families upset that about $2 million went to nonprofits instead of victims are pressing for investigations, while the attorney general says his office has found no evidence donors were misled so far.
📸 Around Augusta
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Augusta
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★ Featured events ★
- Deaf Rights Group Meeting →
Maine Department of Labor, 45 Commerce Dr, Augusta
5:00 pm
Thursday September 17
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Other local events
- Deaf Rights Group →
Maine Department of Labor, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta
5:00 pm - Club Week →
Student Lounge, Randall Student Center, 46 University Drive, Augusta
8:00 am - Convocation →
Farber Forum, Jewett Hall, 46 University Drive, Augusta
3:00 pm - Augusta Luncheon →
Augusta ME
12:00 pm - Maine WALK to End Hydrocephalus →
University of Maine at Augusta-Campus Quad, 46 University Drive, Augusta - 2027 United States of America's Maine Pageant →
Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta - United States of America's Maine Pageants →
Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta
3:00 pm - Java with Jen →
Student Lounge, Randall Student Center, 46 University Drive, Augusta
11:15 am - Tech Hub Pop-Up Table →
Capital Center, 14 Marketplace Dr, Augusta
12:30 pm - Area 2 Caucus (In Person & Teams) →
MSEA Headquarters, 5 Community Drive, 3rd Floor, Augusta
5:30 pm - Free NARCAN Training →
Randall Student Center, 46 University Drive, Augusta
12:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 🌎 International #ShakeOut Day is Oct.
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- United Insurance posted a job opening for Commercial Lines Account Manager in Augusta. Apply here.
- Public Consulting Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Pharmacy Help Desk Associate in Augusta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Augusta here.
🗞 Nearby News
Gardiner
- Historic buildings, modern renovations (centralmaine.com)
- Scarborough tightens grip on Varsity Maine girls soccer poll's top spot (centralmaine.com)
- Obituary: Thomas H. McLaughlin (centralmaine.com)
Winthrop
- Soccer Recap: Buckfield Has No Trouble Against Winthrop (maxpreps.com)
Waterville
- Waterville marks National Recovery Month by connecting community with vital aid (wabi.tv)
- Waterville E.M.S. assists in delivery of baby for second time since closure of birthing unit (wmtw.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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