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🌱 Patch AM: What happened during the violent liquor-bottle assault at an Aberdeen bus stop?
And on the Aberdeen Patch calendar - Open House & Happy Hour

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In today's newsletter:
- What happened during the violent liquor-bottle assault at an Aberdeen bus stop?
- Which Aberdeen leaders just completed Maryland's top local governance training program?
Also on today's calendar: Open House & Happy Hour and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Clouds and breaks of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 76, low: 61.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man Convicted Of Assaulting Victim With Liquor Bottle At Aberdeen Bus Stop (patch.com) — A man has been convicted of first- and second-degree assault after attacking two people at a bus stop on East Bel Air Avenue in Aberdeen, leaving one victim with a serious neck wound. Aberdeen Police identified and arrested the suspect days later, and he remains in Harford County Detention Center awaiting sentencing as prosecutors emphasize a tough stance on local street violence.
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• Academy for Excellence Celebrates 2026 Graduates (mdcounties.org) — Two Aberdeen officials, William H. Montgomery III and Tandra A. Ridgley, are among 124 local leaders statewide who just completed the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance. Their new training in budgeting, ethics, and effective meetings is designed to strengthen how Aberdeen's government serves residents and makes decisions on everyday community issues.
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📸 Around Aberdeen
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aberdeen
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★ Featured events ★
- Open House & Happy Hour →
Brightview Avondell, 128 W Ring Factory Rd, Bel Air
3:00 pm - Sing, Sip & Support: Oktoberfest 2026 →
Das Bierhalle, 9527 Harford Rd, Parkville
6:00 pm - Maple Border Farm's Free Popcorn Weekend at the Corn Maze →
Maple Border Farm, 3000 White Hall Rd, White Hall
5:00 pm - 63rd Havre De Grace Art Show →
Tydings & Concord Point Parks, 352 Commerce St, Havre De Grace
10:00 am
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- Glow In The Dark Nights At The Corn Maze →
Maple Border Farm, 3000 White Hall Rd, White Hall
5:00 pm - VoH Harford Volunteer Orientation — Voices of Hope →
Voices of Hope - Harford, 7 Aberdeen Shopping Plz, Aberdeen
6:00 pm - 2026 Purposed Women Conference: Roar in Authority →
1301 Loflin Road, Aberdeen - Fall Festival →
219 E Bel Air Ave, Aberdeen
1:00 pm - BGE In Your Community →
60 North Parke Street, Aberdeen - Pumpkin Painting →
Maple Border Farm, 3000 White Hall Rd, White Hall
5:00 pm - Upper Shore Decoy Show →
Minker Banquet Hall, 920 Principio Furnace Rd, Perryville
9:00 am - Harford Helps Community Giving Day →
1824 Mountain Rd, Joppatowne
12:00 pm
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
📣 Aberdeen Shout Outs!
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- lots at George Washington Cemetery
6 lots in section B will sellfor 2000$ each if buying all 6 (More info) - JET drum sander $250
Jet 10-20 inch drum sander. Includes a newly installed conveyor belt, several unused pre-cut abrasive rolls and owner's manual. Purchased new in... (More info) - Bandsaw $200
WEN 10" benchtop bandsaw (model 3962) with stand, portable light, new unused 1'2", 4 tpi blade and owner's manual. Purchased new in 2019 and has... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Constellation Energy posted a job opening for Senior Reactor Operator in Aberdeen. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Food Preparation Specialist in Aberdeen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aberdeen here.
🗞 Nearby News
Havre de Grace
- Marcello Sets Program Record With Third NEC Defensive Player of the Week Honor (wagnerathletics.com)
Aberdeen Proving Ground
- Ameresco to Field Nuclear Plants at US Army Bases (thedefensepost.com)
- Defense Unicorns Lands $350M Army Software Delivery Contract (govconwire.com)
Edgewood
- Ice Cream Shop Closing In Edgewood (patch.com)
- Schaech: Bringing the Blue Ridge magic back to Baltimore (baltimorepositive.com)
- Perryville shuts out Edgewood to remain unbeaten (somdnews.com)
Ok Aberdeen! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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