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Frederick, Maryland Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Frederick! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How high could Washington Gas bills climb for Frederick County customers?
  • Ready to tackle Frederick’s own Tree Trekkers aerial adventure park?
  • What you should do after the rabid beaver incident near Thurmont

Also on today's calendar: MacGillis Global Academy Virtual Open House and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do bad rainbows go? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 82, low: 67.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two Regulators, One Gas Company: DC and Maryland Both Weigh Washington Gas Pipe Spending This Week (mdbaynews.com) — If you get Washington Gas service in Frederick County, regulators are weighing a proposed rate hike that could raise average residential bills by about 5%, with even steeper distribution increases. Maryland and DC officials are questioning whether the company’s costly pipe-replacement plans truly improve safety, and the outcome could shape what Frederick households pay for gas in the coming months.
   

• 10 Maryland day trips to add to your summer bucket list (delawareonline.com) — One of the featured summer day trips is Tree Trekkers, a forested aerial adventure and zipline park right here in Frederick that’s geared to everyone from young kids to adults. The broader guide highlights other Maryland getaways, from historic railroads to coastal parks and museums, all within a day’s drive if you’re looking beyond Frederick for summer exploring.
   

• Rabid Beaver Bites Teen at Maryland State Park, Swimming Area Closed (mocoshow.com) — Swimming is temporarily banned at Cunningham Falls State Park’s William Houck Area after a teen was bitten by a rabid beaver in Hunting Creek Lake near Thurmont. Frederick County health officials urge anyone who may have contacted the animal or nearby wildlife—people or pets—to call their doctor or veterinarian and notify the county health department immediately.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We found this sweet little girl running around outside with no collar.
    Let me know if you recognize her. We will take her to see if she's chipped first. We found her at the junction of Kingsbrook Drive and Regal Court… (Nextdoor Ballenger Crossing)
  • Update: unfortunately he found a way out of my neighbor’s yard and hasn’t been seen, please keep an eye out for him in the Carrollton neighborhood 😢 I’m hoping he found his way home.
    Lost dog found!! Is this your dog? We got it into the yard @ 503 Pearl St. let us know. Thank you to all of the neighbors working together to get… (Nextdoor Jefferson-Bentz)
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Job Coach (Part-Time) in Frederick. Apply here.
  • Golden Corral posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Frederick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Frederick here.

🗞 Nearby News

Thurmont

  • 8 Hidden Maryland Buffets That Serve Real Homemade Comfort Food Just Like Your Grandma Made (myfamilytravels.com)
  • Beaver Attack At Cunningham Falls State Park Sends Maryland Boy To Hospital: Reports (dailyvoice.com)

Boonsboro

Clarksburg

  • 11882 Country Squire Way, CLARKSBURG, MD 20871 Property for rent (corcoran.com)

Ok Frederick! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: To prism (Thank you Willy H. for sending it in!)
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