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Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 2 Eastpoint Mall Thefts Amount To Nearly $100K In Stolen Goods: Report (patch.com) — Residents near Dundalk's Eastpoint Mall are being alerted after two recent burglaries in the 7700 block reportedly netted nearly $100,000 in stolen goods. Baltimore County authorities are investigating the thefts, which occurred over several weeks, and more detailed coverage is available from the original TV news report.
2. Drought Pushes Baltimore to Blend Susquehanna River Water Into Taps, and Some Residents May Notice a Taste Change (medicaldaily.com) — If you live in Dundalk, your tap water now includes a blend of Susquehanna River and reservoir water processed at Baltimore's Montebello plants, which officials say remains safe but may taste or look slightly different. The article explains which neighborhoods are affected, what changes are normal, what smells should trigger a call to water authorities, and how residents can both report concerns and conserve water during the ongoing drought.
3. Trump touts new Anduril shipyard in visit to Baltimore County's Tradepoint Atlantic (wypr.org) — A massive new Anduril shipyard at Tradepoint Atlantic in eastern Baltimore County is slated to bring more than 3,000 permanent jobs and billions in private investment, with Dundalk's state delegate backing public incentives for the project. During a high-profile visit using the ruined Key Bridge as a backdrop, President Trump and Navy leaders framed the facility as key to future submarine production, while Maryland officials sparred over who deserves credit.
4. Dundalk Community Theatre presents Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville musical (somdnews.com) — Dundalk theatergoers can catch Jimmy Buffett's "Escape to Margaritaville" at Dundalk Community Theatre on the CCBC Dundalk campus from October 30 to November 8, with evening and matinee options. Tickets are tiered for adults, seniors, students, and free for CCBC students, and a cash bar will serve margaritas before and during performances.
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