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Morning Augusta! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Are your holiday tree and movie picks in line with Maine’s?
  • How Trump’s endorsement could reshape Augusta’s role in Maine’s 2026 race

Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 40 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Lots of sun; breezy, colder, temps: high: 25, low: 14.
  • Tuesday: A bit of afternoon snow, with a high of 27 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New poll shows Mainers prefer artificial Christmas trees (spectrumlocalnews.com) — Reported from Augusta, a new University of New Hampshire survey finds more Mainers plan to put up artificial Christmas trees than real ones this year, mainly for convenience and less mess. The poll also gauges favorite holiday movies and expectations for a white Christmas, offering a light snapshot of seasonal preferences across the state.
   

• Donald Trump endorses Paul LePage's run to represent Maine in Congress (bangordailynews.com) — Former Gov. Paul LePage, now living in an Augusta apartment after returning from Florida, has secured Donald Trump’s endorsement for his 2026 run in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. The race, reshaped by Rep. Jared Golden’s decision not to seek reelection, already includes candidates from both parties and features LePage campaigning on immigration, crime, and transgender sports issues.
   

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  • The Maine Drought Task Force met Friday, December 19, for its final meeting of 2025 to review drought conditions that continue to affect communities, farms, and water supplies across the state.
    Read more: https://www.maine.gov/mema/news/maines-drought-task-concludes-2025-drought-season-and-examines-2026-outlook-fri-12192025-1200 (Nextdoor )
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    Secure loose items. Prepare for outages. Watch your local forecast. Stay safe, Maine. (Nextdoor )
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