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Fairfield, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Fairfield! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Fairfieldās own contractor will reshape traffic through downtown Norridgewock
Also on today's calendar: Deuces Wild Golf Tournament.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: Hot; a stray afternoon shower, temps: high: 93, low: 69.
- Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ MaineDOT to Work on Paving and Pedestrian Improvements in Norridgewock (einpresswire.com) ā Expect traffic changes nearby as MaineDOT begins major paving and sidewalk upgrades in downtown Norridgewock on August 10, with work lasting into fall. Fairfield-based Ranger Construction is handling the $3.28 million project, which includes detours and one-way traffic on Route 2 through November 20. 
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Summer '26 Premier Firearms Auction - Day 5 ā
Poulin's Antiques & Auctions, 199 Skowhegan Rd, Fairfield
10:00 am
Sunday August 9
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Deuces Wild Golf Tournament ā
Waterville Country Club, 39 Country Club Rd, Oakland
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Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville
7:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
Friday September 4
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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting ā
Waterville, ME Calendar, 1 Common Street, Waterville
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August First Friday: once like a spark/Jane Ira Bloom & Brian Sha
Colby College Public Events ARTC - Greene Block + Studios, ARTC-101/102 Combination
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First Friday: Public Opening for By Design: The Worlds of Betsy J
Colby College Public Events OFFC - Off Campus, General
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Shakespeare in the Park: The Tragedy of Macbeth ā
Coburn Park, 53 Joyce St, Skowhegan
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Teens & Tweens Night Out: Outdoor Crafts | August 12, 2026 ā
Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp Gear Library, Riverside, 65 Water St, Skowhegan
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Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Prime Financial Inc./Children's Discovery Museum ā
Skowhegan, ME Calendar
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Summer Community Line Dancing
Colby College Public Events ARTC - Greene Block + Studios, ARTC-101/102 Combination
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Youth Art Experience 2026 ā
Sparkle Art Studio, 129 Main St, Belgrade Lakes
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Skowhegan Run Club | August 13, 2026 ā
Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp Gear Library, Riverside, 65 Water St, Skowhegan
5:30 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Wednesday August 12
Thursday August 13
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kennebec Plumbing & Heating Inc. posted a job opening for Intermediate Residential Journeyman Plumber in Fairfield. Apply here.
- United Ag & Turf posted a job opening for Diesel Mechanic - Service Technician in Fairfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairfield here.
š Nearby News
Oakland
- Juvenile Charged with Arson Following Fire at Oakland Home While Five Children Were Sleeping Inside (themainewire.com)
- Obituary: Dr. Richard B. McGraw (centralmaine.com)
Waterville
- Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum (blogspot.com)
- Mysteries: āWe Will See You Bleed' by Ron Currie (wsj.com)
- 'Loon Room' āa new neighborhood hangout spotlighting live music, amateur comedy & more ā takes flight Friday, August 14, in Waterville (dailybulldog.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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