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Orono, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Orono! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Want to see manure and milking robots in action this summer?
- Meet Bear, the new comfort dog patrolling UMaine’s Orono campus
- Which Deer Isle grad is headed to UMaine in Orono?
Also on today's calendar: Mahjongg Group and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Cloudy and humid, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 58.
- Sunday: Cloudy with a stray t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. UMaine Extension to host series of workshops on Innovative Dairy Techniques (foxbangor.com) — UMaine Cooperative Extension in Orono is rolling out free summer workshops on cutting-edge dairy technology, from manure and milking robots to wearable herd monitors. Sessions in Newburgh/Old Town and Farmington include lunch, but require advance registration and offer accommodations for participants who need them. 
2. Meet UMaine's new comfort puppy (bangordailynews.com) — UMaine’s Orono campus just welcomed Bear, a new English Lab comfort dog working with the university police to support students, staff, and community members. Trained by Boonefield Labradors, Bear will appear regularly at campus events, offering a calming presence and helping build positive connections across the community.
3. Island graduates receive more than $202,000 in scholarships and awards (penobscotbaypress.com) — A Deer Isle-Stonington High School senior plans to study business finance at the University of Maine in Orono, joining classmates who collectively earned more than $202,000 in scholarships and awards. The detailed list of local and regional scholarships highlights strong community support for the 20 graduates heading to colleges and training programs across Maine and beyond.
4. Deer, dog ticks are abundant in Maine right now. Here's what to do about them. (pressherald.com) — If you find a tick on yourself or your pet, you can bag it and mail it to the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab on Godfrey Drive in Orono for identification and testing. Experts say both deer and dog ticks are especially active across Maine right now, and they outline how to protect yourself outdoors, safely remove ticks, and watch for Lyme disease symptoms.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning →
Versant Power Astronomy Center & Jordan Planetarium, University of Maine, Orono
7:00 pm
Friday June 12
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Other local events
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Mahjongg Group →
Orono Public Library, 39 Pine St, Orono
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Queer Hangout →
The Wilson Center, 67 College Ave, Orono
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Geezers in Sneakers Getting Coffee →
Orono, ME Calendar, 39 Pine Street, Orono
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Tuesday Readers Book Group →
Orono, ME Calendar, 39 Pine Street, Orono
11:00 am -
Yarn Social →
Orono, ME Calendar, 39 Pine Street, Orono
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Ordinance Review Committee Meeting →
Orono, ME Calendar, 59 Main St., Orono
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Community Development Committee Meeting →
Orono, ME Calendar, 59 Main St., Orono
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Bi-weekly Bird Walks at Fields Pond
Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Fields Pond Audubon Center 216 Fields Pond Rd, Holden ME 04429
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Zillman Art Museum - University of Maine Exhibitions
Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce 40 Harlow St. Norumbega Hall Bangor, ME 04401
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Maine Discovery Museum Mini Golf Tournament!
Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce 2 Hammond St Suite One, Bangor, ME 04401
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Madd Maxxx with Siamese Goat God, Jonny G, Black... →
The Old Town Theatre, 261 Main St, Old Town
6:00 pm
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
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- McDonald's posted a job opening for 2:00pm - 10:00pm Team Member Shift in Old Town. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(03000) - 496 Stillwater Ave in Old Town. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orono here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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