🌱 How Bucksport’s sweep sets the stage for Lee Academy’s next test

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

In today's newsletter:

• How Bucksport's sweep sets the stage for Lee Academy's next test
• What Seaboard FCU's CEO retirement means for Bucksport members next year

Also on today's calendar: Mind Magic: A Night of Laughter and Astonishment and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and comfortable, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.
• Friday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 71, low: 51.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 65 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Volleyball Preview: Two Teams Coming off Routs: Jonesport-Beals and Lee Academy Try to Reset (maxpreps.com) — Bucksport volleyball fans will be interested to know Lee Academy comes into Tuesday's matchup after being swept 3–0 by Bucksport, including a dominant 25–0 final set. The preview looks at how both Lee Academy and Jonesport-Beals are trying to rebound from recent shutout losses as they face off in their next contest.
   

• Seaboard FCU CEO Kyle Casburn to Retire; St. Mary's CU Names New President and CEO (thecudaily.com) — Bucksport residents who bank with Seaboard Federal Credit Union will see longtime President and CEO Kyle Casburn retire in May 2027 after more than three decades of local leadership, including through the Bucksport mill closure. The board has begun a formal search for his successor to ensure a smooth transition, while a separate Massachusetts credit union announced its own new CEO.
   

📸 Around Bucksport

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bucksport

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 5
• Scottish Country Dancing in Bucksport →
  Brown Hall Community Center, 31 Elm St, Bucksport
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• BMS Football Hosts Mt View
  Bucksport Middle School Bucksport, ME 04416
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• Mind Magic: A Night of Laughter and Astonishment →
  Northeast Historic Film / Alamo Theatre, 85 Main Street, Bucksport
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Rocky Horror Picture Show with Shadow Cast →
  Northeast Historic Film / Alamo Theatre, 85 Main Street, Bucksport
  9:00 pm
Friday October 30
• Halloween Drag Show At Sweet Cheeks Diner →
  Sweet Cheeks Diner, 214 U.S. 1, Bucksport
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Living with Cancer Support Group →
  brewer Lafayette Family Cancer Center, 33 Whiting Hill Road, Brewer
  10:00 am
• Walk In Ceramics Open Studio →
  Generations Boutique & Art Studio, 153 State St., Brewer
  12:00 pm
• Girls Soccer v Brunswick JV4pm; V6pm
  Hampden Academy Hampden, ME 04444
  4:00 pm
• Boys Soccer @ Brunswick JV4pm; V6pm;
  Hampden Academy Hampden, ME 04444
  4:00 pm
• GYM: VB v Cony 4:00(JV)/5:30(V)
  Hampden Academy Hampden, ME 04444
  4:00 pm
• Resin Pumpkin Spin, Pour & Sip →
  Generations Boutique & Art Studio, 153 State St., Brewer
  6:30 pm
Friday October 2
• TURF: Field Hockey v Mt Blue
  Hampden Academy Hampden, ME 04444
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• R. H. Foster Energy posted a job opening for Branch Manager in Hampden. Apply here.
• Carrols Corporation posted a job opening for Team Member in Brewer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bucksport here.

🗞 Nearby News

Brewer

• Joshua Chamberlain: The Faith That Saved the Union at Gettysburg (amac.us)
• Seniors can stay happy & healthy living alone (bangordailynews.com)
• Bangor will buy $1.3M PCHC property, risking disruption to healthcare services (bangordailynews.com)

Ellsworth

• Developer hopes to build 12 homes in Ellsworth amid housing shortage (wgme.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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