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🌱 Patch AM: Why county leaders say Westminster’s Farm Museum is vital to Carroll’s identity.
Also, don't miss Westminster Xfinity Grand Opening Celebration - 9/04 @ 3pm on the Westminster Patch calendar
Cheers Westminster! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why county leaders say Westminster's Farm Museum is vital to Carroll's identity.
- What charges were filed in Westminster's deadly 2025 teen truck crash?
- Were you or your pet near this rabid raccoon in Taneytown?
Also on today's calendar: Westminster Xfinity Grand Opening Celebration - 9/04 @ 3pm and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Very warm with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Carroll County Farm Museum hits 60th anniversary (americanfarm.com) — Westminster's Carroll County Farm Museum is celebrating 60 years, with county commissioners formally recognizing its anniversary and praising the staff and volunteers who keep local agricultural history alive. Once the county almshouse, the property evolved into a museum that now anchors the community's farming identity. Leaders say preserving the site helps residents understand and honor Carroll County's rural roots and future. 
2. Carroll County files charges against minor in fatal 2025 truck crash in Westminster (cbsnews.com) — Carroll County prosecutors have filed eight juvenile charges, including automobile manslaughter, in connection with the December 2025 truck crash in Westminster that killed Francis Scott Key High School students Seven Rupp and Cash Owings. The truck, carrying five teens, veered off Jasontown Road into Little Pipe Creek; three teens survived. The case proceeds in juvenile court, so the driver's name is not public.
3. Raccoon in Taneytown tests positive for rabies (wbaltv.com) — Carroll County health officials are warning residents after a raccoon found near York Street and Route 140 in Taneytown tested positive for rabies, and they're urging anyone possibly exposed to call for a risk assessment. To help protect pets, the Health Department will hold a low‑cost rabies vaccination clinic Sept. 20 at the Ag Center in Westminster, and they're reminding families to avoid contact with wild or stray animals.
4. Where Maryland Remembers: 9/11 Memorials and 25th Anniversary Events Across the State (mdbaynews.com) — Carroll County's 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Public Safety Training Center on Kate Wagner Road in Westminster is expected to return around 8:30 a.m., though 2026 details aren't posted yet. A statewide roundup explains where and when Maryland communities will mark the attacks' 25th anniversary, from stair climbs and motorcycle rides to solemn wreath-layings. It's a useful starting point if you plan to attend or volunteer locally.
5. Sunflower Season Is Here: The Best Farms To Visit In Maryland (thebaynet.com) — Sunflower season is in full swing, and one of the featured pick-your-own spots is The Sunflower Garden on Manchester Road in Westminster, giving locals an easy day-trip option close to home. The roundup highlights farms across Southern Maryland and beyond, with details on prices, hours, and extra activities like hayrides, live music, and kids' attractions. It's a handy guide if you're planning late-summer flower outings.
📸 Around Westminster
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westminster
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★ Featured events ★
- Westminster Xfinity Grand Opening Celebration - 9/04 @ 3pm →
405 N Center St, Westminster
3:00 pm - Vendor Members Group & the Markets of Crafts Galore! →
Grace Lutheran Church, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON
9:30 am
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
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Other local events
- Mah Jongg 101
Westminster Branch Library 50 East Main Street, Westminster , MD, 21157, US
5:30 pm - Special Waste Removal - Friday Bulk Trash →
Westminster, MD Calendar Westminster, MD 21157
8:00 am - Downtown Westminster Farmers' Market →
Westminster, MD Calendar, Across from 27 Railroad Avenue, Westminster
8:00 am - Read with a Furry Friend
Westminster Branch Library 50 East Main Street, Westminster , MD, 21157, US
11:00 am - Schools/Offices Closed - Labor Day
Westminster , MD 21158 - City Offices Closed for Holiday →
Westminster, MD Calendar, 45 W Main Street, Westminster
8:30 am - Read and Play
Westminster Branch Library 50 East Main Street, Westminster , MD, 21157, US
10:00 am - Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch Library 50 East Main Street, Westminster , MD, 21157, US
11:00 am - 15th Annual Longaberger Basket Bingo →
1745 Baltimore Blvd, Westminster
7:30 pm
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Saturday September 12
📣 Westminster Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch Library 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US
10:00 am - Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch Library 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US
10:00 am - Mini Musicians
North Carroll Branch Library 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US
1:00 pm - Read to a Dog
North Carroll Branch Library 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US
6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- BJ's Wholesale Club posted a job opening for Meat Clerk Part Time in Westminster. Apply here.
- Carroll County Public Schools posted a job opening for Physical Education Teacher - Posted to Create Pool in Westminster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westminster here.
Ok Westminster! 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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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