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Cape Elizabeth, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Cape Elizabeth! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why Cape Elizabeth tops this list of Maineās hidden coastal getaways
- What Patricia Smithās primary win means for Cape Elizabethās county voice
- Can Cape Elizabeth cool off Fryeburgās red-hot base-stealing star Saturday?
Also on today's calendar: A Sealās Journey at Thomas Memorial Library.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 72 and low of 60 degrees.
- Saturday: Clearing and warmer, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
- Sunday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 10 Lesser-Known Coastal Towns In Maine That Are Worth Visiting (everafterinthewoods.com) ā Cape Elizabeth is highlighted as a must-visit coastal escape just minutes from Portland, with dramatic shoreline, Two Lights and Crescent Beach state parks, and Fort Williams Park surrounding Portland Head Light. The article also spotlights several other lesser-known Maine coastal towns, but keeps returning to Cape Elizabethās rare mix of easy access, rugged scenery, and iconic lighthouses that locals know well. 
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ā¢ Sartoris appears headed to victory in Cumberland County DA primary (pressherald.com) ā Cape Elizabeth residents are set to keep Patricia Smith as their representative on the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners, with Smith decisively winning the District 4 Democratic primary that includes Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, Westbrook and part of Portland. The piece also details District Attorney Jacqueline Sartorisā strong lead in the countywide Democratic primary and outlines other commissioner races that will shape county policy heading into November. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Alex Allain Game Report: vs York (maxpreps.com) ā Cape Elizabethās baseball team is set to host or visit Fryeburg on Saturday, facing a Raiders squad riding a four-game winning streak behind standout base-stealer Alex Allain. The brief game note recaps Allainās recent performance against York and mentions his earlier stolen base against Cape Elizabeth, then points readers to MaxPreps for full postgame coverage. Ā Ā Ā
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Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine ā
Fort Williams Park, 1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth
9:00 am
Tuesday June 16
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A Sealās Journey at Thomas Memorial Library ā
Thomas Memorial Library, 6 Scott Dyer Rd, Cape Elizabeth
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Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine ā
Fort Williams Park, 1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth
9:00 am
Tuesday June 23
Wednesday June 24
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Morning Recess
Howard C Reiche Community Sch Portland, ME 04102
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Breakfast for Learning
Howard C Reiche Community Sch Portland, ME 04102
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Outdoor Storytime at Westbrook Common ā
Westbrook ME Calendar, 1 Westbrook Common, Westbrook
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TRIVIA TEAM
Deering High School Portland, ME 04103
6:00 pm -
Learn to Line Dance
Friends of Congress Square Park Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
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BLACK STUDENT UNION (BSU)
Deering High School Portland, ME 04103
6:00 pm -
FIBER FRIDAYS
Deering High School Portland, ME 04103
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MUSIC DIR: BAND
Deering High School Portland, ME 04103
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Drop-in Office Hours w/ Mayor Tipton and Councilor Pride ā
South Portland, ME Calendar, 482 Broadway, South Portland
10:00 am
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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š Nearby News
South Portland
- South Portland decides where to send students after closing elementary school (pressherald.com)
- Coastal Rivers offers Wilderness First Aid certification course (pressherald.com)
- Cumberland County officials criticize ICE after another corrections officer is detained (pressherald.com)
Portland
- Portland unveils new pedestrian safety initiative (wmtw.com)
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