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Good morning Bristol! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Ready to race to help finish Bristolās new beach playground?
- How will Hart Woodsā 500 acres change outdoor access for Bristol residents?
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Rather cloudy, showers around, with a high of 71 and low of 42 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, cooler; a p.m. shower, temps: high: 58, low: 42.
- Sunday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 48 and low of 30 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Registration open for the 2026 Pemaquid Beach Triathlon (boothbayregister.com) ā Registration is now open for the Aug. 23 Pemaquid Beach Triathlon, which raises money for a new playground at Pemaquid Beach Park in Bristol. Residents can race individually or on relay teams along a scenic course through Bristol Mills, Round Pond, and Chamberlain, with early sign-ups securing lower fees and guaranteed race shirts. 
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ā¢ 500 acres of Hart Woods now under care of Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust (pressherald.com) ā A 500-acre stretch of Hart Woods spanning Bremen and Bristol is now permanently conserved by Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, protecting wetlands that feed the Pemaquid River watershed. The preserve will host education programs and, by 2027, offer marked trails and a new trailhead on Fogler Road, giving Bristol residents a major new nearby place to explore. Ā Ā Ā
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š Events Nearby
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Within the Whale: Spring Break Edition
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences , 60 Bigelow Dr , East Boothbay
1:00 pm -
The Boneheads
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor , 86 Townsend Ave , Boothbay Harbor
7:30 pm -
Suturing for Midwives: Assessment & Repair of Birth Lacerations
16 Tharpe Ln , Capitol Island
1:00 pm -
Weekly Fiber Arts Club
184 Main St , Damariscotta
2:00 pm -
Earth Day Trash Cleanup
Coastal Rivers Nature Center , 110 Belvedere Rd , Damariscotta
1:00 pm -
Earth Day Fest
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library , 4 Oak St , Boothbay Harbor
10:00 am -
Ellis Paul ā solo acoustic
Boothbay Opera House
7:30 pm -
Partner Event: Salt Bay Sunday with Mid-coast Audubon
Coastal Rivers Nature Center , 110 Belvedere Rd , Damariscotta
10:00 am -
Trail Tuesday: Oak Point Farm
Boothbay Region Land Trust (Oak Point Farm) , 60 Samoset Rd , Boothbay Harbor
10:00 am -
Spring Fun with Feng Shui: Create a More Harmonious and Positive Environment in your Home
Boothbay Region High School , 236 Townsend Ave , Boothbay Harbor
5:30 pm -
Ballroom Dance -- Spring Tune Up! - Damariscotta, ME 2026
Great Salt Bay Community School , 559 Main St , Damariscotta
7:00 pm -
2026 Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Tour in Damariscotta
Lincoln Theater , 2 Theater St , Damariscotta
7:00 pm
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sherwin-Williams Company posted a job opening for Store Associate in Damariscotta. Apply here.
- Hannaford posted a job opening for PT Hourly Seasonal Associate Grocery in Boothbay Harbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bristol here.
š Nearby News
Boothbay
- CSD school committee sends warrant to voters (boothbayregister.com)
- Take Two: Playing the fool (boothbayregister.com)
- āPearls on the Water' by Margaret Salt McLellan recently published (boothbayregister.com)
Damariscotta
- April 2026 Real Estate Market Update (wiscassetnewspaper.com)
- How Dooryard Is Helping Solve Maine's Affordable Housing Crisis (downeast.com)
Boothbay Harbor
- Statement by the town of Boothbay Harbor on Harbor Crossing LLC (boothbayregister.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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