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🌱 Sidney resident charged after major Skowhegan drug bust traffic stop.

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Hello Sidney! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Sidney resident charged after major Skowhegan drug bust traffic stop.

Also on today's calendar: Laughing Stock Presents: Ian Stuart Comedy and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 74, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Massachusetts man sought by Maine State Police on drug charges (wmtw.com) — A 26-year-old Sidney resident, Taylor Meader, was arrested and charged with unlawful trafficking of a Schedule W drug after a Sept. 12 traffic stop in Skowhegan where police seized about 354 grams of suspected crack cocaine. Maine State Police have also issued an arrest warrant for Massachusetts man Braylin Nunez, who allegedly fled the scene, and are asking the public for tips on his whereabouts.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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