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Waterville, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Waterville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Need free school supplies? See how to snag a backpack.
- How Watervilleās lost birthing unit fits a growing statewide maternity gap
- Colby womenās basketball is changing leadersāwhat happens to the Mules now?
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: Hot; a stray afternoon shower, temps: high: 93, low: 69.
- Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Waterville Elks Lodge #905 to host annual 'Tools to Thrive' backpack distribution (townline.org) ā Families in Waterville can pick up free, supply-filled backpacks for their kids at Waterville Elks Lodge #905 on Industrial Street on Sunday, August 16, from 1ā3 p.m. Children must attend with an adult and supplies are first-come, first-served. The effort is funded by local Elks, the Rotary Club, and Maine State Credit Unionās Waterville branch. 
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2. Where labor and delivery stands in Maine (wgme.com) ā Families in Waterville are still feeling the impact of Northern Light Inland Hospitalās 2025 decision to close its birthing unit, part of a broader wave of maternity shutdowns across Maine. With only 17 hospitals still delivering babies statewide, and Lincoln Hospitalās unit now under review, many expectant parents face longer drives and fewer local options for safe labor and delivery care. Ā Ā Ā
3. Colby College Women's Basketball job set to open - Women's HoopDirt (whoopdirt.com subscription) ā Colby College in Waterville is set to open its womenās basketball head coaching job after Chenel Harris-Smithās departure, following seven seasons and a recent run to the NESCAC title game. An official announcement is expected soon, marking a significant change for local college hoops fans and recruits watching the Mulesā next move. Ā Ā Ā
4. Juvenile charged with arson in Oakland house fire (centralmaine.com) ā Firefighters from Waterville joined Oakland and several neighboring towns to battle a late-night house fire on Libby Hill Road that heavily damaged the second floor but spared all seven occupants from injury. Investigators say the blaze started in a childās bedroom and have charged a juvenile with arson, who is now held at Long Creek Youth Development Facility. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville
7:30 pm
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
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August First Friday: once like a spark/Jane Ira Bloom & Brian Sha
Colby College Public Events ARTC - Greene Block + Studios, ARTC-101/102 Combination
4:00 pm -
First Friday: Public Opening for By Design: The Worlds of Betsy J
Colby College Public Events OFFC - Off Campus, General
5:00 pm -
Summer Community Line Dancing
Colby College Public Events ARTC - Greene Block + Studios, ARTC-101/102 Combination
7:00 pm -
Cezanne at Chateau Noir: The Hostory of a Fascination, A Present
Colby College Public Events SSWA - Alumni Building, SSWA-104 Parker-Reed Room
6:00 pm
Friday August 7
Wednesday August 12
Thursday August 13
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August First Friday: once like a spark/Jane Ira Bloom & Brian Sha
Colby College Public Events ARTC - Greene Block + Studios, ARTC-101/102 Combination
4:00 pm -
First Friday: Public Opening for By Design: The Worlds of Betsy J
Colby College Public Events OFFC - Off Campus, General
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ATV & Snowmobile Safety Combination Course - Sidney ā
Kramers Inc, 2400 W River Rd, Sidney
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Musical Theater & Classical Voice Showcase ā
Snow Pond Center for the Arts, 8 Goldenrod, Sidney
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Summer '26 Premier Firearms Auction - Day 5 ā
Poulin's Antiques & Auctions, 199 Skowhegan Rd, Fairfield
10:00 am -
Operations Committee
Rsu 12 Somerville Elementary School, 665 Patricktown Rd, Somerville, M
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Abstract Wet Felted Landscape ā
Sparkle Art Studio, 129 Main St, Belgrade Lakes
5:30 pm
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Sunday August 9
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
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- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Waterville. Apply here.
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Ok Waterville! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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