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In today's newsletter:

• Could Farmington taxpayers soon shoulder more of RSU 9's costs?
• What did deputies respond to in and around Farmington last week?
• Farmington's hometown cheesemaker just took "Best in Show" in Maine

Also on today's calendar: Fryeburg Varsity Field Hockey @ Mt. Blue and 7 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A few showers in the morning, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.
• Wednesday: Remaining cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 71, low: 51.
• Thursday: Sun, then clouds, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Farmington-area school district weighs potential costs of funding changes (sunjournal.com) — Regional School Unit 9, serving Farmington-area students, is warning that potential federal funding changes could raise local technology costs and threaten intervention teaching positions. District leaders are closely tracking possible shifts in E-Rate and ESEA formulas, noting that any reductions might eventually require more local tax support to maintain internet services and math and literacy support staff.
   

• Franklin County Sheriff's Report, September 19th (dailybulldog.com) — Franklin County deputies handled a busy week that included assisting Farmington police with a mental health emergency, a family dispute at the Emergency Operations Center, and several calls on Farmington roads and businesses. The report also details crashes, domestic disputes, theft complaints, 911 misdials, and welfare checks across surrounding towns, giving residents a clear picture of recent public safety activity in the area.
   

• Farmington cheesemaker wins Best in Show (dailybulldog.com) — A cheesemaker with roots in Farmington has earned "Best in Show" at the Maine Cheese Awards, bringing statewide recognition back home. Haymay Creamery's Pudge cheese topped more than 100 entries, while other Maine producers also took first-place honors, underscoring the strength of the state's artisan cheese community and giving Farmington residents a hometown champion to celebrate.
   

📸 Around Farmington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Belfast Boys JV Soccer @ Mt. Blue →
  Mt. Blue High School, 129 Seamon Rd, Farmington
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 29
• Composting 101 Workshop →
  UMaine Cooperative Extension Franklin County Office, 138 Pleasant Street Suite 1, Farmington
  5:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Revolutionary Maine: America at 250 →
  University of Maine at Farmington, 111 South Street, Farmington
Sunday October 4
• Food & Land: Writing from Rural Places →
  Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge Street, Farmington
  5:30 pm
Monday October 5
• October Tuesday Toast Talks: Meet, Share, & Connect →
  Wears and Wares, 218 Fairbanks Road, Farmington
  7:30 am
• Conversation about Marketing Outdoor Recreation in Greater Franklin →
  Titcomb Mountain, 180 Ski Slope Road, Farmington
  4:00 pm
• Marketing Outdoor Recreation in Greater Franklin →
  Titcomb Mountain, Farmington
  4:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• October Tuesday Toast Talks: Meet, Share, & Connect →
  Wears and Wares, 218 Fairbanks Road, Farmington
  7:30 am
Saturday October 10
• 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
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday October 3
• MTA Girls Varsity Soccer vs Mount View
  Mount Abram Regional High School
  5:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Firearms Hunter Safety: Homestudy Course (Skills Day Only) - Wilton →
  256 U.S. 2, Wilton

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• New Communities, Inc. posted a job opening for Activities-Wellness Coordinator in Farmington. Apply here.
• Regis Corporation posted a job opening for Stylist in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chesterville

• Mr. Drew and His Animals Too to present at Chesterville Meeting House (dailybulldog.com)

Jay

• Jay wrapping up makeover of tennis courts named for El Faro crew member (sunjournal.com)
• Maine Police Seek Man Accused Of Vehicle Theft in Jay (z1073.com)
• Berwick police report rise in vehicle burglaries (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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