🌱 How soaring gas prices are cutting into Farmingdale delivery drivers’ paychecks.

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• How soaring gas prices are cutting into Farmingdale delivery drivers' paychecks.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A little morning rain, with a high of 62 and low of 55 degrees.
• Wednesday: Remaining cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 72, low: 55.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rising gas prices hit hard for Mainers who drive for a living (centralmaine.com) — Rising gas prices are squeezing Mainers who depend on their cars, including a Cappza's Pizza delivery driver in Farmingdale who now spends about half his tips on fuel. The story follows several gig and delivery workers across Maine, showing how they're raising prices, changing routes, or seeking better mileage reimbursement just to keep their jobs worthwhile.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmingdale

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Friday October 2
• Lisbon at Hall-Dale →
  97 Maple St, Farmingdale
  3:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Augusta Farmers' Market at Mill Park →
  1 Water St, Augusta
  2:00 pm
• Seen and Herd Club Weekly Meeting →
  Randall Student Center, 46 University Drive, Augusta
  3:00 pm
• Maranacook at Monmouth Academy →
  Monmouth Academy, 96 Academy Rd, Monmouth
  3:30 pm
• Boys Soccer at Richmond
  Winthrop High School Winthrop, ME 04364
  4:00 pm
• Trivia Tuesdays! →
  The Woodshed, 911 Western Avenue, Manchester
  6:00 pm
• Proposed Universal Start Time Community Forum
  Cony High School, 60 Pierce Dr, Augusta
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Northeast College of Health Sciences - Doctor of Chiropractic Information Session →
  Randall Student Center, 46 University Drive, Augusta
  12:00 pm
• UWKV Refresher →
  MaineGeneral Alfond Center for Health, First Floor Education Pavilion, 35 Medical Center Pkwy, Augusta
  2:30 pm
• Open Mic Night →
  The Woodshed, 911 Western Avenue, Manchester
  6:00 pm
• Community Forum (Mount Vernon)
  Rsu 38 Manchester, ME 04351
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Paint Night - Ceramic Pumpkin (lighted) or. Cardinal on Canvas @ 1-7-10 AUG →
  1-7-10 Sports Center, 2246 North Belfast Avenue, Augusta

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Experienced & Certified Nanny Available (Farmingdale / Gardiner / Augusta area)
  Hello families! I am a patient, creative, and passionate caregiver looking to support a local family. I have 4 years of experience caring for up to… (Nextdoor Outer Nouthern Ave)

• SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Cable Technician ($20 PH starting) in Gardiner. Apply here.
• Camden National Bank posted a job opening for Recovery & Asset Management Officer in Gardiner. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmingdale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gardiner

• 14 Maine events to get the most out of fall (centralmaine.com)
• Volleyball Recap: York Wins High-Profile Game Against Gardiner (maxpreps.com)

Augusta

• Augusta event highlights importance of the midterms (centralmaine.com)
• Old Fort Western (maine.gov)
• Here's how ranked-choice voting will work in Maine's 2026 election (newscentermaine.com)

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-- 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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