🌱 Discover why Hunting Creek Lake in Thurmont is a must-swim spot
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In today's newsletter:
- Discover why Hunting Creek Lake in Thurmont is a must-swim spot
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 69.
- Saturday: Hot and humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 10 Maryland Swimming Holes With Crystal-Clear Water You Must Visit Before Fall (myfamilytravels.com) — Cunningham Falls State Park in Thurmont is highlighted as one of Maryland’s clearest, most refreshing late-summer swimming spots, with cool water at Hunting Creek Lake and easy access to trails and the famous waterfall. The broader guide also showcases nine other scenic swimming holes around the state, encouraging day trips before fall closes many beaches for the season. 
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2026 Sportsman Outdoor & CA$H Bash →
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Yoga for Mobility @ Virtual →
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Strength & Stretch Thursdays @ Frederick & Virtual →
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Strength & Stretch Thursdays (hybrid) @ Brunswick →
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Daily Exercise @ Urbana →
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Thursday August 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is road construction on Green Valley Rd...
There is road construction on Green Valley Rd reported at 7:22 PM. "Active Closure @ MD 75 NORTH/SOUTH BETWEEN OLD NEW MARKET RD AND OLD ANNAPOLIS… (Nextdoor ) - There is road construction on US-15 N reported at...
There is road construction on US-15 N reported at 7:13 PM. "Active Closure @ US 15 NORTH/SOUTH BETWEEN CO 157 AND POWELL RD" (Nextdoor )
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Thurmont. Apply here.
- NVR, Inc. posted a job opening for Manufacturing Production Laborer - Night Shift in Thurmont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Thurmont here.
🗞 Nearby News
Emmitsburg
- Required Mount St. Mary's theology course teaches New Testament through 'racial justice' lens (campusreform.org)
- Teen was fired after her mom told ice cream shop boss about sexual harassment: lawsuit (pennlive.com)
- At premiere, Blessed Rother film sparks hope for new saints inspired by his life (thecatholicspirit.com)
Smithsburg
- Three Dairy Producers to Share How They Formed Non-Traditional Partnerships at Day-Long Conference on Sept. 9 (morningagclips.com)
Frederick
- National Oyster Day Specials (1851franchise.com)
- Region's theaters offer host of offerings in coming weeks (localnews1.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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