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🌱 Which Fairfield estates and name changes are now before probate court?
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Fairfield estates and name changes are now before probate court?
- Who will seize first place under the Friday night lights in Fairfield?
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
- Friday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 75, low: 50.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 68 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• PUBLIC NOTICES for Thursday, October 1, 2026 (townline.org) — Several new probate filings and name-change petitions involve Fairfield residents, including estates for Eric V. Dube and Hazel S. Langley and a name change request from a Fairfield address. The broader notice also lists hearings, guardianship proceedings, and election details in nearby towns, which Fairfield residents may need for legal, financial, or family matters. Check deadlines carefully if you may be an interested party or creditor. 
• Three high school football games to watch in Week 5 (sunjournal.com) — A marquee Class B North showdown comes to Keyes Field in Fairfield as unbeaten Lawrence hosts unbeaten Cony Friday night, with first place on the line. The article also spotlights two other top Maine high school matchups, but Fairfield residents can catch this one right in town and watch Lawrence's powerful ground game battle Cony's pass-heavy offense.
📸 Around Fairfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fairfield
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Saturday October 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Mid-Maine Communities on the Move →
Best Western, 375 Main Street, Waterville
7:15 am - Downtown Waterville Farmers' Market →
Head of Falls, Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville
2:00 pm - Historic Preservation Commission Meeting →
Waterville, ME Calendar, 1 Common Street, Waterville
4:00 pm - Run Club with Kay Active Fitness →
Coburn Park, Skowhegan
5:00 pm - Piano Duo Masterclass with Lomazov/Rackers
GORD - Gordon Center, GORD-141 Performance Hall Seating, Benton
5:00 pm - Bread n Jam →
The Miller's Table, Skowhegan
6:00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat Services and Potluck (1) →
Waterville ME - Colby College Women's Tennis at ITA Regionals
Colby College Public Events Brunswick, ME - Friday Open Studio →
Sparkle Art Studio, 129 Main St, Belgrade Lakes
10:30 am - Rhymetime →
Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville
10:30 am - Tai Chi with Tara Weaver
GORD - Gordon Center, GORD-220 Studio 3, Benton
12:15 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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- Teleperformance USA posted a job opening for Payroll Tax Processor - Remote in Waterville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Waterville
- 6 central Maine things to do this week include a fair, crafts, music and a celebration of garlic (centralmaine.com)
- MaineHousing awards record $2.7 million for winter warming shelters (wabi.tv)
- Bangor City Council votes against using over $400K to fund Project HOPE (wgme.com)
Skowhegan
- Maine State Police Search For Suspect After Skowhegan Drug Stop (z1073.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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