🌱 Meet the eight new Black Bears joining UMaine women’s soccer

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In today's newsletter:

• Meet the eight new Black Bears joining UMaine women’s soccer

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Warm; breezy in the morning, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 54.
• Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Black Bears finalize 2026 roster (goblackbears.com) — UMaine’s women’s soccer program in Orono has finalized its 2026 roster, adding six first-year players and two transfers to bolster every line of the field. The new Black Bears bring international experience from Canada, Sweden, and Germany, plus NCAA time at UConn and Oklahoma State, aiming to complement a strong returning core for upcoming seasons at Mahaney Dome and beyond.
   

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📸 Around Orono

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Orono

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Wednesday July 15

• Planning Board Meeting →
  Orono, ME Calendar, 59 Main St., Orono
  6:30 pm

Thursday July 16

• Ordinance Review Committee Meeting →
  Orono, ME Calendar, 59 Main St., Orono
  9:00 am
• Toddler crafts →
  Orono, ME Calendar, 39 Pine Street, Orono
  11:30 am
• Community Weaving Workshop →
  Orono, ME Calendar, 39 Pine Street, Orono
  4:30 pm

Friday July 17

• Geezers in Sneakers Getting Coffee →
  Orono, ME Calendar, 39 Pine Street, Orono
  9:30 am
• BYOB(ook) →
  Orono, ME Calendar, 39 Pine St, Orono
  2:00 pm

Saturday July 18

• Saturday Orono Writing Club →
  Orono, ME Calendar, 39 Pine Street, Orono
  10:30 am
• Mahjongg Group →
  Orono, ME Calendar, 39 Pine Street, Orono
  12:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday July 15

• Trash & Recycling →
  Veazie, ME Calendar Veazie, ME 04401
  7:00 am
• RSU 34 Finance Committee Meeting (Contact Mr. Cyr for Location Deta
  Rsu 34 Old Town, ME 04468
  8:00 am
• Zillman Art Museum - University of Maine Exhibitions
  Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce 40 Harlow St. Norumbega Hall Bangor, ME 04401
  10:00 am
• RSU #34 School Board Meeting (check website for location)
  Rsu 34 Old Town, ME 04468
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• University of Maine posted a job opening for Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering in Orono. Apply here.
• Global Partners LP posted a job opening for Guest Service Associate/Cashier - Alltown - 3rd Shift in Orono. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orono here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Old Town

• We're investigating Maine's education freefall and seeking solutions (bangordailynews.com)
• Dozens protest in Bangor after ICE killing (bangordailynews.com)

Bangor

• Protest held outside Bangor City Hall after Biddeford shooting involving ICE officer (wabi.tv)
• Bangor homelessness committee will hold 1st meeting this week (bangordailynews.com)
• Understanding severe weather outlooks: What the colors, watches and warnings mean (wgme.com)

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Ok Orono! 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: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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