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🌱 How new Augusta laws respond to Rockland’s tragic school bus death
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In today's newsletter:
- How new Augusta laws respond to Rockland’s tragic school bus death
Also on today's calendar: Knock Doors for Graham in Rockland! and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 40 degrees.
- Saturday: Cooler with a few showers, temps: high: 51, low: 40.
- Sunday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 48 and low of 32 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The bills that Maine lawmakers passed — and didn't pass — this year (sunjournal.com) — Maine lawmakers wrapped up a busy session that directly affects Rockland residents, including new funding for school bus safety after a 12-year-old was killed crossing in front of a bus in Rockland. The article also details fresh rules on immigration enforcement, AI in political ads, school funding, tribal tax changes, housing and rent relief, and other statewide measures that could shape daily life here. 
📸 Around Rockland
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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🔴 MMSCC Annual General Meeting
Owls Head Transportation Museum, 117 Museum St, Owls Head
2:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Knock Doors for Graham in Rockland!
The Apprenticeshop , 655 Main St , Rockland
1:00 pm -
Farnsworth Concert Series: Ari & Mia
Farnsworth Library , 16 Museum Street , Rockland
12:00 pm -
Paper Marbling with Lea Freni
Gamble Education Center , 9 Grace Street , Rockland
11:00 am -
On the Road with Mainebiz in Rockland
Owls Head Transportation Museum , 117 Museum St , Owls Head
4:00 pm -
First Friday Bike Party
Custom House Parking Lot , 24 Limerock St , Rockland
7:00 pm
Sunday April 19
Wednesday April 22
Friday April 24
Wednesday April 29
Friday May 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Design & Decor Auction
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, Inc. , 51 Atlantic Hwy , Thomaston
11:00 am -
Beginning Japanese Drumming Workshop
Heiwa Tofu , 201 West St , Rockport
9:30 am -
Free Appraisal Day (Morning Session)
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, Inc. , 51 Atlantic Hwy , Thomaston
10:00 am -
Turkey Hunting Field Excursion: Rockport
Beech Hill Preserve , 316 Beech Hill Rd , Rockport
6:00 pm -
Intro to Engines
Owls Head Transportation Museum , 117 Museum St , Owls Head
9:00 am -
Workshop: Intro To Engines
Owls Head Transportation Museum , 117 Museum St , Owls Head
9:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- HW Staffing Solutions posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician in Rockland. Apply here.
- AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Rockland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Thomaston
- Five Town Little League strengthens partnership with Camden Hills Athletics through $1,500 in support, shared programming (penbaypilot.com)
- Thomaston man charged with allegedly causing extensive damage to hospital emergency room (penbaypilot.com)
- 3 Mainers awarded Guggenheim fellowships (bangordailynews.com)
Rockport
- Despite late-night maneuvering, agriculture bond fails enactment again (newsfromthestates.com)
Warren
- Camden to hold a Tannery Park Community Planning Workshop, May 17 (penbaypilot.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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