🌱 How Rockland neighbors can still help Robbins Lumber first responders

Hey there, Rockland! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Rockland neighbors can still help Robbins Lumber first responders

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

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.
• Thursday: Pleasant with sunshine, temps: high: 76, low: 51.
• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• How to support those affected by the Robbins Lumber explosion, fire (penbaypilot.com) — Rockland Fire and EMS is urging continued support for first responders and families affected by the Robbins Lumber explosion, and several nearby towns are organizing donations and benefits. Residents can give through town relief funds, business promotions in Thomaston and Belfast, and a June 6 barbecue in Union. The article also lists individual funds for injured firefighters and the family of Andrew Cross.
   

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📸 Around Rockland

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rockland

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Thursday June 4

• Highlight Tour
  The William a. Farnsworth Library and Art Museum Inc Farnsworth Art Museum, 16 Museum St, Rockland, ME, 04841-2867, United States
  11:00 am

Friday June 5

• First Friday at the Farnsworth
  The William a. Farnsworth Library and Art Museum Inc Farnsworth Art Museum, 16 Museum St, Rockland, ME, 04841-2867, United States
  5:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• Highlight Tour
  The William a. Farnsworth Library and Art Museum Inc Farnsworth Art Museum, 16 Museum St, Rockland, ME, 04841-2867, United States
  11:00 am

Wednesday June 10

• Summer Member Morning
  The William a. Farnsworth Library and Art Museum Inc Farnsworth Art Museum, 16 Museum St, Rockland, ME, 04841-2867, United States
  9:00 am

Thursday June 11

• Highlight Tour
  The William a. Farnsworth Library and Art Museum Inc Farnsworth Art Museum, 16 Museum St, Rockland, ME, 04841-2867, United States
  11:00 am

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📣 Rockland Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• Book Time for Babies with Miss Amy
  Camden Library - Kids Calendar Camden Public Library, 55 Main Street, Camden, ME, 04843, United States
  10:00 am
• Free CareerCenter Services
  Camden Library - Adult Calendar Camden, ME 04843
  10:00 am
• New Writing Group! All Welcome
  Camden Library - Adult Calendar Camden, ME 04843
  3:30 pm
• Art & Journaling
  Camden Library - Adult Calendar Camden Public Library, 55 Main Street, Camden, ME, 04843, United States
  4:00 pm

Thursday June 4

• Tai Chi and Qigong
  Camden Library - Adult Calendar Camden, ME 04843
  10:30 am
• Easy, Artisan Bread for Every Day 6.4.26 →
  Camden Hills Regional High School, 25 Keelson Dr, Rockport
  5:30 pm

Friday June 5

• Yoga in the Amphitheatre with Denyse Robinson
  Camden Library - Adult Calendar Camden, ME 04843
  9:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Rockland PatchAM possible:

• Helping Hands Construction — (207) 593-2601
  Helping Hands construction and painting 593-2601

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Restaurant Manager in Rockland. Apply here.
• Composites One posted a job opening for General Warehouse Team Member in Rockland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockland here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Thomaston

• Farming the sea: Aquaculture startups are creating new products, methods and technologies (mainebiz.biz)

Rockport

• Hannah Blasius joins MaineHealth Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Rockport (penbaypilot.com)
• ‘Ready to cave': How liberal governors warmed to Trump's pipelines (eenews.net)
• Phyllis Edwards Baker, obituary (penbaypilot.com)

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Ok Rockland! 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!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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