New Boat Club Locations Announced + Holocaust Survivor Shares Family's Story: MD Good News

MARYLAND — Maryland saw many exciting and heartwarming stories this week. These are some of our favorites.

A boat rental club is opening several new locations in Maryland. Captains pay monthly dues to get unlimited access to the vessels.

Residents also reflected on Holocaust Remembrance Day this week. A Holocaust survivor shared his story and his mother's paintings in Annapolis.

In other Maryland news, local high schools were ranked among the nation's best. A resident also came home from vacation to find their door painted like an Old Bay can.

A car show is coming to town this weekend. The sweetest rides will take home trophies.

Speaking of prizes, one county school system won an award for its music education. Plus, a Maryland veteran won big in the lottery.

Here are Patch's happiest headlines of the week:

Freedom Boat Club Opens 6 Locations At MD, DC Marinas

Captains can borrow a boat at these six new locations across Maryland and Washington, D.C. Members pay monthly dues for unlimited access.

Holocaust Survivor Shares Mother's Art In Annapolis, Tells Family Story On Remembrance Day

An Annapolis man survived the Holocaust. On Remembrance Day, he is sharing his mother's artwork and his family's story.

These MD High Schools Rank Among 2022’s Best: U.S. News

The annual ranking by U.S. News and World Report evaluates MD's best high schools based on graduation rates, academic performance and more.

Old Bay Door Surprises Resident Returning From Vacation: Reddit

A door was painted like an Old Bay can while the resident was on vacation, a Reddit user said. Here's a look at the spicy entrance.

Car Show Coming This Weekend To Edgewater's American Legion

Looking for something to do this weekend? A car show is coming to Edgewater, bringing hot rides and live music to the American Legion.

Prestigious Music Award Given To Howard County Public School System

The Howard County Public School System has been named a 2022 Best Communities for Music Education Districts by the NAMMF.

$31K Lotto Win For Army Veteran Spurred By Late Grandfather's Memory

An Army veteran from Prince George's County decided to place a Racetrax Trifecta wager in honor of his late grandfather and won $31K.

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Schools

• Teacher Of Year Announced In Anne Arundel, Schools Cheer His 14 Years In Classroom
• $2.1M Committed To Provide Mental Health Services To Every HoCo Public School Student
• 1 HCPSS Building Newly Certified As Maryland Green School

Community

• Maryland To Invest $200M Into Creating More Affordable Housing
• Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebrations Planned For Prince George's
• Outdoor Dining In Annapolis Extended By Six Months
• Annapolis City Dock Project Receives $300K In Federal Funding

Lottery

• $100K Winning Lotto Ticket Claimed By Ready To Retire TSA Employee
• ZIP Code Nets $25K Lotto Prize For Prince George's Grandpa

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