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Bucksport, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Bucksport! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will RSU 25’s new budget change Bucksport taxes and schools?
- What Bucksport’s new budget and sewer hike mean for your next bill
- Can Bucksport softball turn a four-year finals streak into another title?
Also on today's calendar: Wednesday On Main welcomes The Newell Famiy Band and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Pleasant; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
- Saturday: Not as warm with showers, temps: high: 69, low: 55.
- Sunday: Rather cloudy, showers around, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bucksport area voters approve $20.3 million budget for RSU 25 (penobscotbaypress.com) — Bucksport-area voters have approved a $20.3 million RSU 25 school budget for FY 2027, bringing a 1.7 percent overall increase and higher local assessments, including a 6.8 percent jump for Bucksport. The plan trims several staff positions and afterschool bus service while absorbing a $406,000 cut in state subsidy. 
• Bucksport council approves $5.8 million net municipal budget (penobscotbaypress.com) — Bucksport’s town council has approved a $5.8 million net municipal budget and the second phase of a major sewer rate hike, likely raising both property taxes and quarterly sewer bills for residents. The plan cuts some positions, trims services, increases local fees, and sets aside funds to rebuild the town’s depleted reserve account.
• Here's the important things to know about the Maine softball finals (pressherald.com) — Bucksport’s softball team heads into Saturday’s state championship game chasing a second straight title and the program’s 10th overall, while opponent Dirigo seeks its first crown. The piece previews several Maine softball finals, highlighting key pitchers, past results, and what’s at stake for each contender.
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★ Featured events ★
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Wednesday On Main presents The Newell Family Band at The Alamo Theatre, Bucksport — THE RISING TIDE | News for the Blue Hill Peninsula →
Main Street Bucksport, 31 Elm St, Bucksport
5:30 pm
Wednesday June 24
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Other local events
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Wednesday On Main welcomes The Newell Famiy Band →
Northeast Historic Film / Alamo Theatre, 85 Main St, Bucksport
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Wednesday On Main presents The Newell Family Band... →
Main Street Bucksport, 31 Elm St, Bucksport
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Splashapalooza →
Bucksport Middle School Athletic Fields, Bucksport
11:00 am -
Sweet Cheeks Diner Cruise-In →
Sweet Cheeks Diner, 214 US-1, Bucksport
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Sonja and Good Friends - Live Performance →
Northeast Historic Film / Alamo Theatre, 85 Main St, Bucksport
5:30 pm
Wednesday June 24
Saturday June 27
Wednesday July 1
Wednesday July 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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"Doing What You Love" Craft Fair Proceeds go to the Alzheimer's Assocations
Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Westgate Center for Rehabilitation and Alzheimer's Care 750 Union Street Bangor ME 04401 Call Pam in Admissions for questions 207-942-7336
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Zillman Art Museum - University of Maine Exhibitions
Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce 40 Harlow St. Norumbega Hall Bangor, ME 04401
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Bob Marley Live →
Morgan Hill Event Center, 82 Morgan Hill Ln, Hermon
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Artist Series #1: Anthotypes – Explore the Darkroom in Your Garden
Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Fields Pond Audubon Center 216 Fields Pond Road, Holden ME 04429
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Hancock Pour House - Orland, ME →
Hancock Pour House, 47 Wardwell Rd, Orland
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Ethan Burdick on The Little Ass Shed Tour →
Maine Savings Amphitheater, 1 Railroad St, Bangor
7:00 pm
Friday June 19
Saturday June 20
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🗞 Nearby News
Brewer
- No. 1 Bucksport rolls to another Class C North title (foxbangor.com)
- Woman saved after capsizing kayak in pond in Orrington (wabi.tv)
- 10 UTC students earn $500 in toolkit awards thanks to local nonprofit (foxbangor.com)
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- Aquaculture Public Hearing - Lease Revocation (einpresswire.com)
- Healthy kids, healthy families and healthy communities: Maine's future starts outside (sunjournal.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Synonym buns (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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