🌱 How did an Orono senior torch rival Old Town for 35?

Hey there, Orono! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How did an Orono senior torch rival Old Town for 35?
• Where does UMaine Orono rank among Maine’s top colleges for 2026?

Also on today's calendar: Undergraduate Research Celebration and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An afternoon snow shower, with a high of 36 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Partly sunny and colder, temps: high: 24, low: 10.
• Saturday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 29 and low of 11 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Orono guard drops 35 points in rivalry game against Old Town (bangordailynews.com) — Orono High’s boys basketball team opened its season in style, with senior guard Brady Hews pouring in 35 points to lead the Red Riots over rival Old Town on the road. The story highlights how Orono’s senior leaders are stepping up after key graduations and a move to Class C, while keeping the intense but respectful rivalry with Old Town very much alive.
   

• Maine's Best Colleges for 2026: A Strong Showing From Both Public and Private Schools (wblm.com) — UMaine in Orono earns a spot among Maine’s top five colleges in Niche.com’s 2026 rankings, praised for student preparation and ongoing campus investment. The list compares Orono’s flagship campus with elite private schools and other Maine institutions, offering a quick snapshot for local families weighing college options.
   

📸 Around Orono

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Orono

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• B.Y.O.B(ooks) -- Winter Edition
  Orono Public Library, 39 Pine St, Orono
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Geezers in Sneakers
  Dana and Mary Ann Devoe Community Room , 39 Pine Street , Orono
  9:20 am
• Undergraduate Research Celebration
  Estabrooke Hall , 12-70 Estabrooke Dr , Orono
  4:00 pm
• Galaxy – Journey Through the Milky Way
  Versant Power Astronomy Center & Jordan Planetarium , University of Maine , Orono
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• 2025 Wabanaki Winter Market
  Collins Center for the Arts , 2 Flagstaff Rd , Orono
  9:00 am
• Spanish Storytime (Peques Bilingües)
  Orono, ME Calendar , Orono Public Library 39 Pine Street , Orono
  9:30 am
• Ye Olde Holiday Shoppe
  Page Farm & Home Museum , 5787 Museum Barn , Orono
  10:00 am
• Saturday Storytime at the Library! (all ages)
  Orono Public Library Children's Area , 39 Pine Street , Orono
  10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Holidays at Hill House
  Thomas A. Hill House , 159 Union Street , Bangor
  10:00 am
• Business After Hours December 2025 - Maine Savings
  Maine Savings Federal Credit Union , 101 Western Ave , Hampden
  5:00 pm
• Middle School Winter Concert - Peakes Aud.
  Bangor High School , 885 Broadway , Bangor
  6:30 pm
• Band Winter Concert (OTHS Gym)
  Leonard Middle School Old Town, ME 04468
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Orono. Apply here.
• University of Maine posted a job opening for Part-Time Faculty (Temporary) in Sociology and Criminal Justice in Orono. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orono here.

🗞 Nearby News

Old Town

• Maine state auditor Matt Dunlap seeks to keep 2nd congressional district in Democratic hands (newscentermaine.com)

Bangor

• Uncertainty grows ahead of Bangor's deadline to clear homeless encampment (wgme.com)
• Popular Bangor, Maine Bar Goes Up for Sale (wblm.com)
• Bangor issues citywide parking ban tonight (bangordailynews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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