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🌱 How one November vote could leave Holden with a $670K school bill

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Good day Holden! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How one November vote could leave Holden with a $670K school bill

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 60 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Remaining cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• RSU 63 school closure plan: How a single town could face $670K bill under Maine law (wabi.tv) — Holden voters are being asked this November whether to close Eddington Elementary School, a decision that could save RSU 63 about $670,000 a year but also shift major costs onto any town that votes no. The outcome will determine future classroom configurations, bus routes, and how much Holden taxpayers may ultimately pay for district operations.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Brewer

  • Foxcroft Academy Competes at 76th Old Town Cross Country Sectionals (news-usa.today)

Bangor

  • Hundreds run through Bangor for annual St. Joe's walk, run to support SAFE Program (wabi.tv)
  • St. Joseph Hospital's 8th Annual Commit to Community 5K/10K in Bangor (news-usa.today)
  • The annual Washington County Turkey-A-Thon is happening on Oct. 9 (wabi.tv)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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