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🌱 Patch AM: Casting The Net Conference 2026 and 10 more events
Happening soon: Capitol Western Chapter Meeting - ZOOM & In-Person on the Augusta Patch calendar
Good day Augusta! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Capitol Western Chapter Meeting - ZOOM & In-Person at MSEA Headquarters
- Board of Education Business Meeting at Augusta Public Schools
- Casting The Net Conference 2026 at First United Pentecostal Church of Augusta
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 77 and low of 49 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cloudy and not as warm, temps: high: 67, low: 63.
- Thursday: Warmer with variable clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Augusta
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★ Featured events ★
- Capitol Western Chapter Meeting - ZOOM & In-Person →
MSEA Headquarters, 5 Community Drive, 3rd Floor, Augusta
5:45 pm
Tuesday September 8
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Other local events
- Board of Education Business Meeting
Augusta Public Schools Capital Area Tech Center, 7 Pierce Dr, Augusta, ME 04330, USA
7:00 pm - Casting The Net Conference 2026 →
First United Pentecostal Church of Augusta, 15 Wilson Street, Augusta - Opening Reception: Michel Droge: Dreams from the Bardo →
Jewett Hall, 46 University Drive, Augusta
4:00 pm - Anti-Bullying Committee
Rsu 12 Chelsea Elementary School, 560-566 Togus Rd, Chelsea, ME 04330\
4:30 pm - Curriculum Committee
Rsu 12 Chelsea Elementary School, 566 Togus Rd, Chelsea, ME 04330, Un
5:00 pm - 25th Anniversary September 11th Remembrance Ceremony →
Katz Library, 46 University Dr, Augusta
8:30 am - VEBA Meeting →
MSEA Headquarters, 5 Community Drive, 3rd Floor, Augusta
8:30 am - Maine Paranormal & Horror Convention 2026 →
Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta
10:00 am - Area 2 Retirees Annual Chapter Meeting & Luncheon →
Buker Community Center, 22 Armory St, Augusta
10:30 am - Tech Hub Pop-Up Table →
Randall Student Center, 46 University Drive, Augusta
11:00 am - Archery RSO Instructor Training - Augusta →
SAM Outdoor Education Center, 2273 North Belfast Avenue, Augusta
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
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🗞 Nearby News
Gardiner
- Meet 5 central Maine boys soccer teams to watch in 2026 (centralmaine.com)
- Maine's minimum teacher pay is rising. Can schools afford to keep up? (centralmaine.com)
- Obituary: Halsey W. McDonough (centralmaine.com)
Winthrop
- Maine Boys Cross Country Performer of the Week (Aug. 31-Sep. 6) (milesplit.com)
- The Winners and Losers of Maine's Race to Armor Its Shoreline Against Climate Change (insideclimatenews.org)
Waterville
- Block party previews 50th Common Ground Fair (wabi.tv)
Ok Augusta! 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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