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In today's newsletter:
- Want to meet exotic rescue animals right here in Chesterville?
- Which Chesterville roads saw crashes and calls to deputies this week?
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 54 degrees.
- Wednesday: Remaining cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 71, low: 54.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mr. Drew and His Animals Too to present at Chesterville Meeting House (dailybulldog.com) — Families in Chesterville can look forward to a hands-on visit from Mr. Drew and His Animals Too at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House on Saturday, October 10. The free, donation-supported program will showcase rescued exotic animals in a lively, kid-friendly science show at the accessible Borough Road landmark.
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• Franklin County Sheriff's Report, September 19th (dailybulldog.com) — Franklin County deputies handled several Chesterville calls this week, including a burglary report on Zions Hill Road, two single-vehicle crashes, and a domestic dispute where parties were separated. The log also notes multiple 911 misdials, wellbeing checks, and traffic incidents on familiar local roads like Dutch Gap, Cahoon, and Lucy Knowles, offering a clear snapshot of recent public safety activity.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Composting 101 Workshop →
UMaine Cooperative Extension Franklin County Office, 138 Pleasant Street Suite 1, Farmington
5:30 pm - Revolutionary Maine: America at 250 →
University of Maine at Farmington, 111 South Street, Farmington - Belfast Boys JV Soccer @ Mt. Blue →
Mt. Blue High School, 129 Seamon Rd, Farmington
4:00 pm - Firearms Hunter Safety: Homestudy Course (Skills Day Only) - Wilton →
256 U.S. 2, Wilton - Maine Craft Weekend studio tour →
Vera's Iron and Vine, 87 High St, Wilton
10:00 am - Food & Land: Writing from Rural Places →
Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge Street, Farmington
5:30 pm - October Tuesday Toast Talks: Meet, Share, & Connect →
Wears and Wares, 218 Fairbanks Road, Farmington
7:30 am - Marketing Outdoor Recreation in Greater Franklin →
Titcomb Mountain, Farmington
4:00 pm - Conversation about Marketing Outdoor Recreation in Greater Franklin →
Titcomb Mountain, 180 Ski Slope Road, Farmington
4:00 pm - Cape Elizabeth at Spruce Mountain →
33 Community Drive, Jay
7:00 pm - Fryeburg Varsity Field Hockey @ Mt. Blue →
Mt. Blue High School, 129 Seamon Rd, Farmington
11:00 am - Fryeburg at Mt. Blue →
Mt. Blue High School, 129 SEamon Rd, Farmington
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Friday October 2
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Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
🗞 Nearby News
Jay
- Jay wrapping up makeover of tennis courts named for El Faro crew member (sunjournal.com)
- Berwick police report rise in vehicle burglaries (newscentermaine.com)
- Suspensions, civil rights violations on the rise at Spruce Mountain (sunjournal.com)
Livermore Falls
- Homelessness, housing insecurity to be focus of December observance in Livermore Falls (sunjournal.com)
Ok Chesterville! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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