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🌱 How a lost Caribou heirloom found its way back from Pennsylvania

New Sweden, Maine Patch AM: a 3 min read

What's up New Sweden! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a lost Caribou heirloom found its way back from Pennsylvania

Also on today's calendar: Paint & Sip with Filomena Irving.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warmer with plenty of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 57.
  • Friday: Cloudy and not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Caribou's Boston Post Cane went missing a century ago. It traveled 800 miles home. (bangordailynews.com) — A long-missing ceremonial cane tied to Caribou’s oldest residents has finally returned home, just a short drive from New Sweden’s historic Swedish colony. The Boston Post Cane, awarded a century ago to Civil War veteran David Snowman, resurfaced in Pennsylvania and was mailed back to the Caribou Historical Society, which now plans to display it while continuing to honor elders with a replica.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Hannaford posted a job opening for PT Stock Crew (Nights) in Caribou. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Caribou. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Sweden here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Matwyko Reaches 100 Strikeouts (q961.com)
  • University of Maine System Trustees extend Chancellor Malloy's contract through June 30, 2028 (dailybulldog.com)

Ok New Sweden! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Sweden

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Sweden

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.