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Greetings Augusta! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why an Augusta traffic stop led to a major drug bust
  • Which Augusta properties just sold and for how much?
  • What Augusta officials say you should do about Maine's deepening drought

Also on today's calendar: Swing in for Snacks and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Jefferson Man Found in Augusta with Drugs and Stolen Firearm (themainewire.com subscription) — A Jefferson man was arrested after deputies say they found him riding through Augusta with a large quantity of cocaine and meth plus two handguns, one reported stolen. The early-morning traffic stop led to multiple trafficking and theft charges and his transport to Kennebec County Jail, underscoring a significant drug and weapons case in the city.
   

2. A roundup of Maine's commercial real estate sales for September 2026 (mainebiz.biz) — Several notable commercial properties in Augusta just changed hands, including an eight-acre parcel on Civic Center Drive and a specialty building on Riverside Drive, signaling ongoing investment activity in the city. The statewide roundup highlights millions of dollars in recent sales, but Augusta's transactions stand out for their potential to influence storage, memorial, and other local services that residents rely on.
   

3. Drought expands in Maine (foxbangor.com) — Maine's drought is worsening, and officials meeting in Augusta warn that conditions are spreading inland and north, with many rivers, lakes, and long-term water stations running below normal. Groundwater along the I‑295 and I‑95 corridors is especially low, so Augusta-area residents are urged to conserve water, monitor local conditions, and report any dry wells to help target assistance.
   

4. Waldoboro EMS Chief Presented with Excellence Award (lcnme.com) — Waldoboro EMS Chief Derek Booker was honored at the Maine State House in Augusta with a Maine EMS Excellence Award recognizing his leadership and statewide impact. The longtime Waldoboro paramedic was nominated by his team and praised for calm, lifesaving work and dedication to improving emergency services across the region, including parts of nearby Jefferson.
   

5. Windham instructor a finalist for Maine State Teacher of the Year (pressherald.com) — A Windham High School teacher is a finalist for Maine State Teacher of the Year, alongside educators from Lewiston, Augusta, and Bethel. Augusta is represented by a Cony Middle and High School Spanish teacher, highlighting standout classroom work in the capital city as the state prepares to choose an overall winner in October.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 🤳If you've got time to scroll social media you've got time to be better prepared for disasters and emergencies!
    Take the next 15 minutes and start building or updating your emergency kit. Once you're done send this to a friend! Not sure what to include? Visit… (Nextdoor )
  • Have you nominated a Good Neighbor yet?
    Nominations close Monday, September 14th: https://nextdoor.com/gnd National Good Neighbor Day is Monday, September 28th, and this year Nextdoor is… (Nextdoor )
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Augusta. Apply here.
  • FedEx posted a job opening for Courier/DOT-14 in Augusta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Augusta here.

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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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