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Coffee in hand, Augusta? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Hanukkah menorah lit up Augusta’s State House
  • How an Augusta oral surgeon is transforming survivors’ smiles across Maine
  • Why a Palermo fire victim was rushed to Augusta first

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Increasingly windy with rain, with a high of 54 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Saturday: Much colder, temps: high: 32, low: 28.
  • Sunday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 42 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Mainers gather at State House to celebrate Hanukkah (spectrumlocalnews.com) — A large menorah lighting at the Maine State House in Augusta brought together Jewish community members, Gov. Janet Mills, and other officials to celebrate Hanukkah and affirm religious freedom. Speakers emphasized resilience after recent overseas violence and stressed that Maine should remain a place where Jewish residents feel safe, visible, and supported in practicing their faith publicly.
   

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• Dental care donated to Maine domestic abuse survivors tops $325,000 (bangordailynews.com) — An Augusta oral surgeon is among the lead dentists powering a statewide program that’s donated more than $325,000 in free dental care to Maine women surviving domestic abuse. Through Finding Our Voices’ “Finding Our Smiles” initiative, 37 dental providers across nine counties are restoring teeth, health, and confidence, while the nonprofit seeks more volunteers and donations to expand help for survivors.
   

• Officials identify victim of Palermo fire (spectrumlocalnews.com) — A Palermo house fire that may have involved an explosion left one man dead and another critically injured after he was first taken to MaineGeneral Hospital in Augusta. Investigators are examining propane systems at the home and urging Mainers to service heating equipment and check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as winter sets in.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A man was rescued from the roof of a burning home in Waterville, Maine, early Wednesday morning, and one person was displaced with no injuries reported.
    1:14PM on Dec 17: One person is displaced after an early morning house fire in Waterville. (Nextdoor )
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Baker and Packager Associate in Augusta. Apply here.
  • Maine Staffing posted a job opening for Maintenance/Custodial up to $17.50/hr! in Augusta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Augusta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gardiner

  • Buck's Naked BBQ Sets Opening Date For Gardiner, Maine Location (wjbq.com)
  • Maine 2nd CD candidate makes pitch to Gardiner voters (spectrumlocalnews.com)
  • Massachusetts Has a New Multi-Millionaire Thanks to Powerball (ultimatemaine.com)

Winthrop

  • High schools Tuesday: Edward Little girls basketball stays perfect (sunjournal.com)

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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