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Swanton, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Swanton! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Garrett College graduates are representing Swanton this year
Also on today's calendar: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
- Sunday: Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Garrett College announces 2026 graduates (parsonsadvocate.com) — Several Garrett College graduates hail from Swanton, including business administration, teacher education, and health science students, underscoring local ties to the community college. The full commencement list highlights degrees and hometowns across Garrett County and beyond, showcasing where Swanton’s own new grads are beginning their post-college journeys. 
📸 Around Swanton
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Upcoming Events in
Swanton
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★ Featured events ★
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Junior Rangers at Deep Creek Lake State Park →
Deep Creek Lake State Park, 898 State Park Rd, Swanton
1:00 pm
Thursday June 25
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Other local events
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The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
6:00 pm
Monday June 22
📣 Swanton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Books & Brews at Westernport Library @ 121 Main St →
Westernport Library at 121 Main, 121 Main St, Westernport
2:00 pm -
Whiskey Narrows @ Honi-Honi Bar →
Honi Honi Bar, 19745 Garrett Hwy, Oakland
4:00 pm -
Library Garden Lab: Container Gardening & Tomato Plants
Kitzmiller Branch Library 288 W. Main Street, Kitzmiller, MD, 21538, US
6:00 pm -
All Libraries closing at 2:00 p.m. - Visit us at the Summer Kickoff
Westernport Public Library 66 Main Street, Westernport, MD 21562
2:00 pm -
Garrett County Department of Social Services Assistance Program
Kitzmiller Branch Library 288 W. Main Street, Kitzmiller, MD, 21538, US
11:00 am -
Happiness is Handmade! at Westernport Library ... →
Westernport Library at 121 Main, 121 Main St, Westernport
2:00 pm -
Summer Lake Party →
Firewater Kitchen & Bar, 20128 Garrett Hwy, Oakland
5:30 pm -
Black Bear Taverne Deep Creek MD 6-9 →
Black Bear Tavern and Restaurant, 102 Fort Dr, McHenry
6:00 pm -
Story Time in the Park at Westernport Creekside Park →
Creekside Park, Westernport
10:00 am -
Fourth of July Stage Wisp w/ Kelly Bell Band ... →
Wisp Resort, 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry
5:00 pm
Friday June 12
Monday June 15
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
Monday June 22
Saturday June 27
Thursday July 2
Saturday July 4
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- TowneBank posted a job opening for Railey Vacations Housekeeper in Oakland. Apply here.
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Oakland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Swanton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Oakland
- Dave Taylor Announced as 2026 Heise Entrepreneurial Spirit Award Winner (deepcreektimes.com)
- New officers sworn in for Allegany/Garrett MML (wvnews.com)
- Local libraries announce Summer Reading Club 2026 (wvnews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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