🌱 Knox County indictments include several serious cases tied to Appleton.

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In today's newsletter:

• Knox County indictments include several serious cases tied to Appleton.
• Thinking about camping? See why Sennebec Lake in Appleton stands out.

Also on today's calendar: Shore Road Gallery Grand Opening!.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.
• Saturday: Warmer, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
• Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Knox County grand jury indictments: Drug possession and trafficking, theft, assault (penbaypilot.com) — Appleton is directly involved in several recent Knox County grand jury indictments, including alleged domestic violence, endangering a dependent person, victim tampering, and property damage cases tied to local residents. The broader report lists dozens of felony indictments across nearby towns, underscoring ongoing public safety and court activity in the region.
   

• Your Guide To MidCoast Maine's Best Campgrounds And RV Parks (everafterinthewoods.com) — Appleton gets a prime spotlight here as home to Sennebec Lake Campground, a quiet waterfront spot with family-friendly swimming, fishing, and paddling. The guide compares this inland retreat with other MidCoast campgrounds, helping you choose between Appleton’s peaceful lakeside setting and more coastal, ocean-view options for your next camping trip.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Appleton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday June 19

• Shore Road Gallery Grand Opening! →
  625 Shore Rd, Northport
  6:00 pm

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📣 Appleton Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday June 13

• Community Clay Studio for Adults →
  Waterfall Arts, 256 High St, Belfast
  9:00 am
• Printmaking Open Studio @ Waterfall Arts →
  Waterfall Arts, 256 High St, Belfast
  12:30 pm

Sunday June 14

• BAHS Graduation
  Rsu 71 Searsmont, ME 04973

Monday June 15

• Last Student Day
  Rsu 71 Searsmont, ME 04973
• Basic Internet Safety
  Ivan O. Davis - Liberty Library 59 Main Street, Liberty, ME 04949
  10:30 am

Tuesday June 16

• Records Day
  Rsu 71 Searsmont, ME 04973
• Canceled Tech Help
  Ivan O. Davis - Liberty Library 59 Main Street, Liberty, ME 04949
  3:00 pm
• Community Volleyball
  Walker Memorial School ESMS Gym
  6:00 pm

Wednesday June 17

• Comedy Workshop at The Commons →
  The Commons, 15 Main St, Belfast
  6:30 pm

Thursday June 18

• Hunter Safety Course
  Walker Memorial School Liberty, ME 04949
  5:00 pm

Saturday June 27

• Mended Heart Festival 2026 →
  Union Fair Maine's Wild Blueberry Festival, 175 Fairgrounds Ln, Union
  11:00 am
• Behold The Beloved with Chasing The Light, Matthew... →
  Union Fair Maine's Wild Blueberry Festival, 175 Fairgrounds Ln, Union
  11:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Camden

• Camden voters overwhelmingly show support for police (bangordailynews.com)
• Camden Garden Club Restores the Traffic Island for Summer (penbaypilot.com)
• Camden's Storybook Organist (midcoastvillager.com)

Rockport

• Rockport Maine Donut Festival: 7 Things to Know This Weekend (z1073.com)
• 10 Lesser-Known Coastal Towns In Maine That Are Worth Visiting (everafterinthewoods.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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