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Town Hall Reports

Town Hall Report by James Rada, Jr. T h u r m o n tTown Makes Annual Contributions The Town of Thurmont recently presented checks to different organizations in town that provide needed services to town residents. The donations were:     Guardian Hose Co. — $30,000     Thurmont Community Ambulance — $30,000     Thurmont Food…

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From the Mayor

THURMONT Mayor John Kinnaird It’s hard to believe that we are halfway through the year already! Schools are out for summer vacation, and our kids are exploring and playing. Be extra careful on residential streets and near parks and playgrounds. Kids don’t always look both ways when crossing roads and often cross where there are…

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Maryland on Stamps

Richard D. L. Fulton Baltimore’s Inner Harbor: 1989 Maryland’s Appalachian Trail: 2025 The United States Postal Service (USPS) issued six 15-cent “America the Beautiful”-themed postal cards, featuring major United States attractions, one of which was dedicated to the Baltimore Inner Harbor, on October 7, 1989. The stamp depicts the 1797 frigate USS Constitution as it…

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The Evolution of Route 40

Richard D. L. Fulton President Dwight D. Eisenhower established the International Highway System (IHS) when he signed the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act in 1956, which then initiated the creation of a highway system, connecting the East and West coasts. Eisenhower, while serving in the Army, was initially inspired to create such a road…

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The Summer Solstice

by Aditi Dhananjaya, High School Student Each year, usually around June 20, time in the Northern Hemisphere seems to pause. This day is known as the Summer Solstice. It officially marks the beginning of summer and is the longest stretch of daylight all year. For a lot of people, it is a seasonal marker. But…

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Keep Your Pets Safe from the Summer Heat

During the hot summer temperatures, it’s important to remember that pets can overheat. A pet overheating can lead to heatstroke, a life-threatening condition where the body temperature rises to dangerous levels. Here are a few crucial preventative measures you can take to keep your pets safe and healthy in the scorching summer heat: (1) Ensure…

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