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🌱 Patch AM: Augusta and Bath communities remember Diana “Didi” Tardiff’s life and legacy
Also, don't miss Steve Jones with All NIght Rascals at The Maine House — Water Street Hallowell on the Augusta Patch calendar

Good day Augusta! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Augusta and Bath communities remember Diana “Didi” Tardiff’s life and legacy
Also on today's calendar: Raven & Goose @ Kennebec ME contra.
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Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Augustafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Frigid with sun, some clouds, with a high of 17 and low of 7 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Saturday: Cold with decreasing clouds, temps: high: 20, low: 9.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 32 and low of 20 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Obituary: Diana Alisa (Gerrard) Tardiff (centralmaine.com) — Family and friends are mourning Diana “Didi” Tardiff, who was born and raised in Augusta and graduated from Cony High School in 1978. Though she lived in Bath, her deep roots in Augusta and nearby towns, along with her work with children and close-knit family, leave a strong local legacy.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Augusta
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★ Featured events ★
- Steve Jones with All NIght Rascals at The Maine House — Water Street Hallowell
The Maine House, 119 Water St, Hallowell
7:00 pm
Saturday December 27
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Other local events
- Raven & Goose @ Kennebec ME contra
Hallowell City Hall , 1 Winthrop St , Hallowell
7:00 pm
Saturday December 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Release - Future Echoes — Absolem Cider Company
Absolem Cider Company , 799 Winthrop Center Rd , Winthrop
4:00 pm - Chase Winn (and Company) at The Maine House
The Maine House , 119 Water St , Hallowell
6:00 pm - Rope Tow Season Opening Party — Quarry Road Trails
Quarry Road Trails , 300 Quarry Rd , Waterville
9:00 am - Behold the Beloved Concert
Pittston Fairgrounds · Pittston , ME , Pittston
11:00 am - LVRDR Concert
Pittston Fairgrounds · Pittston , ME , Pittston
11:00 am - Smitty's Book Club December Meeting
Smitty's Book Cellar , 52 Main St , Waterville
2:00 pm - Auditions for Gaslight Theater's The Love Seat
Gaslight Theater , 1 Winthrop St , Hallowell
6:00 pm - Open Mic Night
The Woodshed , 911 Western Ave , Manchester
6:00 pm - New Year’s Eve Spectacular
Johnson Hall Opera House , 280 Water St , Gardiner
7:30 pm - The Cowboy Angels at The Maine House — Water Street Hallowell
The Maine House , 119 Water St , Hallowell
8:00 pm
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
Wednesday December 31
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🗞 Nearby News
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- High schools Tuesday: Poland boys basketball pulls away from Cape Elizabeth (sunjournal.com)
Oakland
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-- The Patch AM Team
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