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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Orono neighbors are alarmed about drainage along the CSX tracks
  • Where UMaine women's hoops landed in the new preseason rankings
  • What UMaine's Mitchell name change means for the Orono campus center

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A bit of rain in the morning, with a high of 60 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Remaining cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Orono residents and leaders ask CSX to address railroad drainage concerns (wabi.tv) — Orono residents and town leaders are pressing CSX to fix a blocked drainage system along the tracks after a recent derailment tied to a culvert collapse. With homes just 40 to 50 feet from the rail line, they're seeking stronger communication with federal and state regulators, and plan to raise their concerns with Gov. Janet Mills and Maine's congressional delegation.
   

• Women's Basketball selected fourth in America East preseason poll - University of Maine Athletics (goblackbears.com) — UMaine's women's basketball team, based in Orono, has been picked fourth in the America East preseason poll and will open the season at home against Siena on November 5. With key scorers returning and limited season tickets already on sale, Orono fans have an early chance to lock in seats and follow another competitive Black Bears campaign.
   

• UMaine removes George Mitchell's name from building and scholarship program (bangordailynews.com) — University of Maine trustees have voted to remove George Mitchell's name from a sustainability center, its fund, and a peace scholarship, including signage on Norman Smith Hall at the Orono campus. The change follows a task force finding that his repeated appearance in Jeffrey Epstein-related files could harm public trust, even though no wrongdoing by Mitchell has been established.
   

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    Tuesday September 29
  • Crafternoon - Faux "Stained Glass" Bookmarks
    Old Town Public Library, 46 Middle Street, Old Town
    3:30 pm
    • Wednesday September 30
  • Trash →
    Veazie ME
    7:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have an old leather jacket that I really like.
    Unfortunately it's a bit beat up. I need new lining, the collar repaired, the sleeves shortened a bit. Anyone know of a place I can take it for a… (Nextdoor College Ave)
  • Last time I'll probably post about this for awhile.
    I feel like a broken record a little bit. I've been getting a lot of traffic to my website, which is great, but my website is really just to talk… (Nextdoor College Ave)
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Kitchen Manager in Orono. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Orono. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orono here.

🗞 Nearby News

Old Town

  • Old Town wants a new agreement to keep hosting Juniper Ridge (bangordailynews.com)
  • Old Town man arrested following Pittsfield crash (foxbangor.com)
  • 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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