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Presque Isle, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Presque Isle! 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:
- Which Presque Isle runners earned countywide Athlete of the Week nods?
- When and where can Presque Isle residents get easy drive-thru flu shots?
Also on today's calendar: Young Emerging Authors reading with The Telling Room and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: A steady morning breeze, with a high of 60 and low of 30 degrees.
- Sunday: Increasing clouds, temps: high: 59, low: 47.
- Monday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 58 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Emma Graves, Tewolde Stewart Win Athlete of the Week (q961.com) — Presque Isle runners Jackson Greaves and Lillian Johnston were both nominated for Aroostook County’s Fall Week Four Athlete of the Week honors, highlighting strong local cross-country performances. While Caribou’s Emma Graves and Houlton’s Tewolde Stewart won, Presque Isle athletes remain in the mix as Week Five nominations stay open through Sunday night. 
• CDC Urges Flu Shots in September and October for Peak Protection (memesita.com) — Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in Presque Isle is urging residents to get their flu shots this month, offering an adult drive-thru clinic on Academy Street and a family clinic on North Street. Doctors say vaccination, updated trivalent formulas, and simple habits like handwashing, masking around vulnerable loved ones, and resting when sick can significantly reduce flu severity and spread in the community.
📸 Around Presque Isle
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Upcoming Events in
Presque Isle
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★ Featured events ★
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Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia →
Aroostook Agency On Aging, 260 Main St, Presque Isle
3:00 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
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Young Emerging Authors reading with The Telling Room →
Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library, Circulation Computer, 39 2nd St, Presque Isle
5:00 pm -
Public Youth Art Group →
Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library, 39 2nd Street, Presque Isle
2:30 pm -
Music Bingo at the Lounge →
The Northeastland Hotel – The Lounge, 436 Main Street, Presque Isle
7:00 pm -
Wednesday Game Nights at the Northeastland →
The Northeastland Hotel – The Lounge, 436 Main Street, Presque Isle
5:00 pm -
Trivia Night at the Lounge →
The Northeastland Hotel – The Lounge, 436 Main Street, Presque Isle
7:00 pm -
The Northeastland's Golf Getaway →
The Northeastland Hotel – The Lounge, 436 Main Street, Presque Isle -
Zillman Memorial Sculpture Dedication →
UMPI, 181 Main St, Presque Isle
3:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
📣 Presque Isle Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Varsity Soccer v. Madawaska HOME VG 5:00/VB 7:00
Easton Public Schools Easton, ME 04740
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Community Table Luncheon →
Veterans of Foreign Wars, 130 Presque Isle St., Fort Fairfield
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Community Table Luncheon - FREE →
Veterans of Foreign Wars, 130 Presque Isle St., Fort Fairfield
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Varsity Girls v. Van Buren HOME 6:00pm
Easton Public Schools Easton, ME 04740
6:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Cook - Northern Maine Community College 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
- Aroostook County earns Safe Driving Award for second consecutive year (thecounty.me)
- Astronaut Jessica Meir says growing up in Maine sparked her curiosity for space (wabi.tv)
- The ABCs of September (cornell.edu)
Houlton
- Houlton's new town manager first week on the job (wagmtv.com)
Ok Presque Isle! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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