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What's up Augusta! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Augusta’s new homeless shelter be stopped before it opens?
  • Augusta to honor WWII POW finally coming home after 80 years
  • How 500 wreaths transformed Augusta’s veterans cemeteries today

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Considerable cloudiness, with a high of 27 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and cold, temps: high: 21, low: 13.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 28 and low of 19 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City decisions could shut down plans to build low barrier homeless shelter in Augusta (newscentermaine.com) — Augusta’s plans for a new low-barrier homeless shelter on Chestnut Street are stalled after the Planning Board delayed action and the City Council began weighing a moratorium on new shelters. Supporters warn the pause could deepen the city’s homelessness challenges, while city leaders say Augusta needs clear health and safety rules before approving additional facilities.
   

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2. WWII veteran from Maine identified 80 years after death in Japanese POW camp (wgme.com) — A World War II soldier with ties to Monmouth will finally be laid to rest in Augusta this spring, more than 80 years after he died in a Japanese POW camp. Military researchers recently identified the remains of U.S. Army Corporal Delmont Johnston, bringing long-awaited closure to his Maine family and connecting Augusta to this historic homecoming.
   

3. Over 500 wreaths placed as part of veteran's remembrance ceremonies in Augusta (wabi.tv) — Hundreds of volunteers gathered in Augusta today to lay more than 500 wreaths on veterans’ graves at the Central Maine Veterans’ Cemetery and Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Organized as part of Wreaths Across America, the ceremonies honored local fallen service members and highlighted the ongoing commitment of Augusta veterans groups to remembering their sacrifice.
   

4. Start Here: Ayla Reynolds not forgotten + $300M AI data center in Lewiston (centralmaine.com) — One highlight for Augusta readers is an accessibility-focused upgrade at Viles Arboretum, where a new 1.27‑mile loop will soon welcome wheelchair users, unsteady walkers, and blind or low‑vision visitors. The broader news roundup also touches on a proposed $300 million AI data center in Lewiston, the unresolved Ayla Reynolds case, and political debates in Lewiston.
   

5. Human remains found in tent at Portland's Fore River Sanctuary, police say (wmtw.com) — Human remains were discovered in a tent at Portland’s Fore River Sanctuary, and police say the death does not appear suspicious but the body may have been there for some time. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta will determine the cause and manner of death as investigators work to identify the person and seek tips from the public.
   

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  • CBRE Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Lease Admin Supervisor (Eastern Region) in Augusta. Apply here.
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Ok Augusta! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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