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Art in Action
Murals Strengthen Community at Catoctin High School Alisha Yocum “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together,” Vincent van Gogh once said. At Catoctin High School (CHS), senior Zachary Williams and art teacher Theresa Hutchinson are proving just that as they collaborate on a project that’s capturing attention throughout the building.…
Maryland on Stamps & Covers - Babe Ruth
Richard D. L. Fulton “If it wasn’t for baseball, I’d be in either the penitentiary or the cemetery.” ~Babe Ruth The United States Postal Service (USPS) issued a 20-cent stamp on July 6, 1983, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first All-Star Game, and honoring the legendary Baltimorean baseball player, George “Babe” Herman Ruth, Jr.…
Town Hall Reports
Thurmont Swearing In and New Liaison Assignments The winners of the Thurmont town election were sworn in during a recent town meeting, bringing a new face to the Thurmont Board of Commissioners. Incumbent Mayor John Kinnaird, incumbent Commissioner Wayne Hooper, and new Commissioner Chris Stouter were officially sworn in on November 1 and ceremonially sworn…
From the Mayor
THURMONT Mayor John Kinnaird First, I want to thank everyone who voted for me and for your continued support. My thoughts after the election are that we, as a community, can continue to work toward our common goal of making Thurmont the best it can be, and I look forward to playing a part in…
Maryland’s “Atlantis”
Richard D. L. Fulton Once upon a time…Maryland was some 300 miles wider than the width of the state as it presently exists. So, where did 300 miles of Maryland go? The land that is no longer there teemed with life—plants and animals, and quite likely, humans as well. But some major events changed all…
The Christmas Season
by Aditi Dhananjaya, High School Student December is the month with the shortest days and longest nights. The sun rises later and sets earlier, allowing for more hours of darkness. The trees are bare, the birds aren’t chirping, and the streets are quieter. The Winter Solstice marks the official start of the winter season. It…
Book of the Month
Chele’s Pick by Michele Tester The Five People You Meet in Heaven | by Mitch Albom| published in 2003 I’m going to end my Book Club column this year with how I started it, with a book by one of my favorite authors, Mitch Albom, The Five People You Meet in Heaven. I believe it’s…
