🌱 See how Colby’s new Mayflower Hill housing reshapes campus living

Coffee in hand, Waterville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See how Colby's new Mayflower Hill housing reshapes campus living
• Why Waterville's Eyad Alomar is a striker to watch this season

Also on today's calendar: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Prepping & Packing Care Kits for 9/11 Day - Sept 9 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 76 and low of 47 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 64, low: 61.
• Thursday: Warmer; breezy in the morning, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Colby College upperclassmen move into new Mayflower Hill Complex (wabi.tv) — Colby College students in Waterville are moving into the new Mayflower Hill Complex, a five-building residence hall project that's now Maine's largest mass timber structure. With all-single rooms, social suite layouts, an upcoming retail café, and upgraded walkways, the development reshapes daily life on campus and further modernizes the neighborhood around Mayflower Hill.
   

• Meet 10 central Maine boys soccer players to watch in 2026 (centralmaine.com) — Waterville soccer fans will want to watch senior striker Eyad Alomar, highlighted as a key goal-scorer for the Purple Panthers among central Maine's top boys players for 2026. The list also spotlights standout athletes from nearby schools, setting expectations for an exciting high school season across the region.
   

📸 Around Waterville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waterville

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 8
• Threads & Tales →
  Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Prepping & Packing Care Kits for 9/11 Day - Sept 9 →
  Alfond Youth & Community Center, 126 North Street, Waterville
  10:00 am
• Kennebec for Graham! Knock Doors in Waterville! →
  Waterville ME
  5:00 pm
• Community Draw →
  Ticonic Classroom, Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Business Breakfast: Employee Connections with Non-Profits →
  Best Western Plus, 375 Main Street, Waterville
  7:15 am
• VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Prepping & Packing Care Kits for 9/11 Day - Sept 10 →
  Alfond Youth & Community Center, 126 North Street, Waterville
  10:00 am
• Glaze Bootcamp →
  Art of Clay Studio, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Community Heroes Celebration for 911 Day →
  Alfond Youth & Community Center, 126 North Street, Waterville
  10:00 am
• Rhymetime →
  Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville
  10:30 am
• Kennebec for Graham! Knock Doors in Waterville! →
  Waterville ME
  5:00 pm
• Kodachrome →
  Playhouse at Waterville Station, 17 Railroad Square, Waterville
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Tree ID Workshop →
  Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville
  10:30 am

📣 Waterville Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time in Waterville. Apply here.
• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Waterville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waterville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clinton

• 8 Maine fairs for fall fun (sunjournal.com)

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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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