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In today's newsletter:

• How did Presque Isle stack up at Old Town sectionals?
• Why are taxpayer-funded Trump ads running in Presque Isle?

Also on today's calendar: Community Dining - Presque Isle and 9 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 58 and low of 48 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 47.
• Thursday: Some sun, then clouds; warm, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Foxcroft Academy Competes at 76th Old Town Cross Country Sectionals (news-usa.today) — Presque Isle's boys cross country team placed fifth with 103 points at the Old Town Sectionals, edging several regional rivals in a competitive field. Foxcroft Academy finished eighth overall, led by a strong third-place run from senior Noah Ferioli. The meet drew nine schools and highlighted how Aroostook County teams stack up statewide.
   

• Trump ads funded by taxpayers air on Maine stations (bangordailynews.com) — Viewers in the Presque Isle TV market saw taxpayer-funded Trump ads air several times Sunday, as part of a national buy that also targeted Portland. The spots, echoing his 2024 campaign themes, have drawn bipartisan criticism for blurring public service messaging with electioneering. Only a small share of the $319,000 national spend landed in Maine.
   

📸 Around Presque Isle

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Presque Isle

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 8
• Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia →
  Aroostook Agency On Aging, 260 Main St, Presque Isle
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 29
• Music Bingo at the Lounge →
  The Northeastland Hotel – The Lounge, 436 Main Street, Presque Isle
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Wednesday Game Nights at the Northeastland →
  The Northeastland Hotel – The Lounge, 436 Main Street, Presque Isle
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Trivia Night at the Lounge →
  The Northeastland Hotel – The Lounge, 436 Main Street, Presque Isle
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• The Northeastland's Golf Getaway →
  The Northeastland Hotel – The Lounge, 436 Main Street, Presque Isle
• First Friday Art Walk in Presque Isle →
  The Northeastland Hotel, 436 Main St, Presque Isle
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Presque Isle Farmers Market →
  Presque Isle Farmers Market, 19 Riverside Dr, Presque Isle
  8:30 am
Tuesday October 6
• Music Bingo at the Lounge →
  The Northeastland Hotel – The Lounge, 436 Main Street, Presque Isle
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Wednesday Game Nights at the Northeastland →
  The Northeastland Hotel – The Lounge, 436 Main Street, Presque Isle
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Trivia Night at the Lounge →
  The Northeastland Hotel – The Lounge, 436 Main Street, Presque Isle
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• The Northeastland's Golf Getaway →
  The Northeastland Hotel – The Lounge, 436 Main Street, Presque Isle
Monday October 12
• Community Dining - Presque Isle →
  Aroostook Agency On Aging, 260 Main St, Presque Isle
  11:00 am

📣 Presque Isle Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Columbia Forest Products posted a job opening for Production Team Member in Presque Isle. Apply here.
• Northern Light Health posted a job opening for Urologist in Presque Isle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Presque Isle here.

🗞 Nearby News

Caribou

• Caribou Medical Center opens after renovations (hjnews.com)
• Tenants facing eviction after complaining of wet, moldy Loring Base apartment (bostonglobe.com)

Houlton

• Houlton council candidate wants to prioritize respect and citizen input (bangordailynews.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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