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🌱 What Opportunity Zone status means for Kitzmiller and Bloomington
Bloomington, Maryland Patch AM: a 3 min readHey there, Bloomington! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Opportunity Zone status means for Kitzmiller and Bloomington
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler with showers, temps: high: 54, low: 36.
- Friday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 43 and low of 32 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Three Garrett Census Tracts are New Federal Opportunity Zones (deepcreektimes.com) — The Kitzmiller / Bloomington census tract has gained federal Opportunity Zone status, offering tax benefits for qualifying investments in the area. It is one of three Garrett County tracts designated in this round, with the new zones taking effect Jan. 1, 2027, and remaining in place until 2037. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Resource Manager in the Westernport Library @ 121 Main →
Westernport Library at 121 Main, 121 Main St, Westernport
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LEGO Play at George's Creek Library
George's Creek Regional Library, 76 Main Street, Lonaconing
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Estate Planning Clinic for Seniors with Allegany Law
George's Creek Regional Library, 76 Main Street, Lonaconing
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Coffee & Conversation at George's Creek Library
George's Creek Regional Library, 76 Main Street, Lonaconing
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Story Time at George's Creek Library
George's Creek Regional Library, 76 Main Street, Lonaconing
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Toddler Play Date at Frostburg Library
Frostburg Public Library, 65 E. Main Street, Frostburg
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Books & Brews at Westernport Library @ 121 Main St →
Westernport Library at 121 Main, 121 Main St, Westernport
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Mah Jongg Mondays at George's Creek Library!
George's Creek Regional Library, 76 Main Street, Lonaconing
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Share Your Story: An American Conversation at George's Creek Librar
George's Creek Regional Library, 76 Main Street, Lonaconing
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Computer Basics: Digital Literacy Workshop at Frostburg Library
Frostburg Public Library, 65 E. Main Street, Frostburg
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Children's Story Time
Kitzmiller Branch Library, 288 W. Main Street, Kitzmiller
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GC Methodist Bible Study
George's Creek Regional Library, 76 Main Street, Lonaconing
1:30 pm
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🗞 Nearby News
Frostburg
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