🌱 Why a Bristol resident stood at the scene of the ICE shooting

Morning Bristol! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a Bristol resident stood at the scene of the ICE shooting

Also on today's calendar: Celebration of Life Gathering.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny; hot, less humid, with a high of 91 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 58.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Maine investigates fatal ICE shooting as scrutiny grows over use of force (deseret.com) — A Bristol resident was among those gathered near the Biddeford scene where a man was fatally shot by ICE officers, an incident now under state and federal investigation. Maine officials, including Sen. Angus King and Gov. Janet Mills, are pressing for a transparent review as questions mount over the use of deadly force and the victim’s immigration status.
   

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📸 Around Bristol

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bristol

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★ Featured events ★

Monday July 20

• Painting at Preserves – Bearce Allen & NORGAL →
  Bearce-Allen Preserve, 14 Austin Rd, Bristol
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday July 25

• Celebration of Life Gathering →
  The Contented Sole, 32 Southside Rd, New Harbor
  2:00 pm

Wednesday July 29

• Book Talk @ Bristol Area Library, Bristol, ME — Ellen Baker →
  Bristol Area Library, 619 Old County Rd, Pemaquid
  5:00 pm

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📣 Bristol Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday July 15

• Boothbay Historical - Chamber After Hours
  Boothbay Region Information Center Boothbay Region Historical Society, 72 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor, Maine, 04538
  5:00 pm
• Business After Hours – Boothbay Region Historical Society →
  Boothbay Region Historical, 72 Oak St, Boothbay Harbor
  5:30 pm
• Business After Hours – Boothbay Region Historical... →
  Boothbay Region Historical, 72 Oak St, Boothbay Harbor
  5:30 pm

Thursday July 16

• JBCA FINANCE COMMITTEE
  South Bristol Elementary School , 2024 ME-129, South Bristol, ME
  8:30 am
• Boothbay Farmers Market →
  Boothbay Common, Common Dr, Boothbay
  9:00 am
• Eat & Greet →
  Central Lincoln County YMCA, 525 Main St, Damariscotta
  5:15 pm
• Le Vent du Nord
  Boothbay Region Information Center Boothbay Opera House
  7:30 pm

Saturday July 18

• Field & Forest Family Fun Day →
  Boothbay Region Land Trust (Oak Point Farm), 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor
  10:00 am
• East Nash Grass
  Boothbay Region Information Center Boothbay Opera House
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Maine Health posted a job opening for Per Diem Physician - Emergency Medicine in Damariscotta. Apply here.
• Maine Medical Center posted a job opening for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)- Cove's Edge in Damariscotta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bristol here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Boothbay

• BH selectmen eye economic development, footbridge celebration next steps (boothbayregister.com)
• Southport Column: No lazy days of summer (boothbayregister.com)
• Questions about park's presentation (boothbayregister.com)

Boothbay Harbor

• The 10 Coldest Months of July in Maine History (wcyy.com)
• Ted M. Beal Sr. (boothbayregister.com)

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Ok Bristol! 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 letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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