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🌱 Why do travel writers think Chestertown is Maryland’s best-kept secret?

Chestertown, Maryland Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why do travel writers think Chestertown is Maryland’s best-kept secret?
  • Washington College assistant who lifted Shoremen to 9-0 start moves on

Also on today's calendar: Chestertown Tea Party Beerfest — Maryland Beer Journal & Atlas and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why does a cow wear a bell ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny, hot and humid, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; hot, temps: high: 92, low: 59.
  • Thursday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Quirky Hidden Town in Maryland You Need to Visit (onlyinyourstate.com) — Chestertown gets a glowing spotlight as Maryland’s quirky, history-rich college town, blending preserved colonial streets with youthful energy from Washington College. The piece walks readers through signature local festivals like the Tea Party and Dickens of a Christmas, plus galleries, historic homes, and Chesapeake Bay perks. It frames Chestertown as a hidden-gem destination that residents quietly treasure.
   

• D2/D3 St. Anselm names King Assistant Basketball Coach (hoopdirt.com) — A former Washington College assistant who helped the Shoremen to a 9-0 start has been hired as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Saint Anselm College. Chris King spent three seasons in Chestertown, boosting Washington’s win totals each year while coordinating recruiting and offense before moving on to this new role.
   

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  • Want to cut your drying time?
    Try the Towel Trick! How to do it: 1. Toss one clean, dry bath towel into the dryer with your wet laundry. 2. The dry towel quickly absorbs excess… (Nextdoor )
  • Redner's Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Chestertown. Apply here.
  • Dixon Valve & Coupling Company posted a job opening for Customer Service Supervisor in Chestertown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chestertown here.

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  • 11 Cold War Operations So Bizarre And Shocking, They'll Change How You See History Forever (buzzfeed.com)

Ok Chestertown! 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: Because its horns doesn't work! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Chestertown

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