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🌱 Patch AM: Fluoride is back to full strength in Laurel’s WSSC drinking water.

You won't want to miss West County Dem. Club Fish Fryin' Pig Pickin' Blues Playin Good Time Cookout on the Laurel Patch calendar

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Hello Laurel! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Fluoride is back to full strength in Laurel's WSSC drinking water.
  • Laurel gymnast helps U.S. men's group reach top 10 in Italy.

Also on today's calendar: West County Dem. Club Fish Fryin' Pig Pickin' Blues Playin Good Time Cookout and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Nice with periods of sun, temps: high: 78, low: 64.
  • Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fluoride levels restored to water in Montgomery, Prince George's counties (dcnewsnow.com) — Fluoride levels in WSSC drinking water have been fully restored for customers in Montgomery and Prince George's counties, including Laurel residents, after several months of reduced levels. Officials say the supply issues that forced a cutback in April have eased, and water now again contains 0.7 milligrams per liter of fluoride, a level public health agencies endorse for dental health.
   

• Acro Junior Worlds, World Youth Competitions kick off with qualifying • USA Gymnastics (usagym.org) — A local gymnast from Laurel Benjamin Dethridge, is competing on a U.S. men's group at the Acrobatic Junior World Championships and World Youth Competitions in Pesaro, Italy. His group, representing Emilia's Acro Gymnastics and Cheer, currently sits seventh after balance routines, with several American teammates from Maryland and other states also earning top-20 placements as qualifying continues.
   

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  • BIG MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE/YARD SALE THIS COMING SATURDAY!
    Multi-Family Yard Sale/Moving Sale on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, 8-11 am Large Selection of Items *Furniture (Dressers, Tables, Lamps, Stools,… (Nextdoor Stansfield Road)
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    1. The mattress, the mattress box, the book shelf, and the blue chair. (Nextdoor Patuxent Greens)
  • Savers Value Village posted a job opening for Retail Warehouse & Production Associate in Laurel. Apply here.
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Laurel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laurel here.

🗞 Nearby News

Beltsville

  • Bicameral Lawmakers Demand Answers on USDA Cyclospora Research Terminations (house.gov)
  • Obituary: Kilbourne, Ernestelle L. (beltsvillenewstoday.com)
  • AG Brown co-leads coalition opposing attempt to gut U.S. Department of Agriculture (wa.gov)

Greenbelt

Columbia

  • Trio Ousts Howard Co. Appeals Board Chair: Report (patch.com)

Ok Laurel! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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