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Old Town, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Old Town! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Old Town’s seventh-inning surge bury rival Orono?
- Why Matt Dunlap chose Old Town to challenge Paul LePage’s residency
Also on today's calendar: Council Community Potluck and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Cloudy with afternoon showers, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
- Saturday: Cooler; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 65, low: 52.
- Sunday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Old Town Coyotes Rally For An 8-2 Win Over Orono Riots On Cancer Awareness Day (929theticket.com) — Old Town sports fans can celebrate as the Coyotes rallied past Orono 8–2 on Cancer Awareness Day at home, exploding for seven runs in the fifth inning. Alyse Sapiel led the offense with three hits and two RBI, while Haley Sirois shut down Orono in relief. Both Old Town and Orono now head into the playoffs with winning momentum. 
• Democratic congressional candidate Matt Dunlap questions Paul LePage's residency in Maine (newscentermaine.com) — Old Town is at the center of a high-profile congressional fight, as Democrat Matt Dunlap used his hometown campaign office there to question whether Republican Paul LePage truly resides in Maine’s 2nd District. Dunlap cites LePage’s Florida homestead tax exemption, while LePage’s camp insists he and his wife remain Maine residents and touts their work for state causes.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Fleetwood Mac: Tango in the Dome →
Versant Power Astronomy Center & Jordan Planetarium, University of Maine, Orono
4:00 pm
Sunday June 7
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Other local events
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OTHS CLASS OF 2026 - COMMENCEMENT ACTIVITIES
Old Town High School , 203 Stillwater Ave, Old Town, ME 04468
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Library Closed
Old Town Public Library 46 Middle Street, Old Town, ME 04468 -
Summer Reading Block Party Kickoff!
Old Town Public Library 46 Middle Street, Old Town, ME 04468
10:00 am -
Council Community Potluck →
Keith Anderson Community House, 19 Bennoch Rd, Orono
4:30 pm -
Teen - Take OR Make Craft
Old Town Public Library 46 Middle Street, Old Town, ME 04468
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RSU34 Budget Validation Referendum
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Board Policy Committee Meeting, Contact Mr. Cyr for attendance det
Rsu 34 Old Town, ME 04468
2:00 pm
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
Monday June 8
Tuesday June 9
Wednesday June 10
📣 Old Town Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Geezers in Sneakers Getting Coffee →
Orono, ME Calendar, 39 Pine Street, Orono
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Mahjongg Group →
Orono, ME Calendar, 39 Pine Street, Orono
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H2O – The Cosmic States of Water →
Versant Power Astronomy Center & Jordan Planetarium, University of Maine, Orono
2:00 pm -
The Great Solar System Adventure! →
Versant Power Astronomy Center & Jordan Planetarium, University of Maine, Orono
2:00 pm
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Experienced Shift Manager in Old Town. Apply here.
- Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Orono. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Old Town here.
🗞 Nearby News
Orono
- Universities, colleges gather at annual Hazing Prevention Consortium in Orono (wabi.tv)
- Special Olympics Maine State Summer Games kick off Friday at the University of Maine featuring State Torch Run conclusion (foxbangor.com)
- Marine Visitors Make a Splash in Easton (wagmtv.com)
Bangor
- Bangor Pride events (bangordailynews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Same as Arkansas (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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