🌱 How you can help a Dunkirk fire leader after devastating house fire
Dunkirk, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Dunkirk! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How you can help a Dunkirk fire leader after devastating house fire
- See which Dunkirk students made CSM’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Also on today's calendar: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: When is the best time to buy a trampoline? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 72 degrees.
- Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 73. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Family Displaced and One Pet Killed After Huntingtown House Fire; Assistance Requested for Occupants (smnewsnet.com) — A Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department leader and his family lost their Huntingtown home in a devastating fire, and local departments are collecting clothing donations to help them rebuild. Dunkirk residents can drop off items at the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department or other listed stations and are encouraged to support a fellow firefighter family in need. 
• College Of Southern Maryland Announces Spring 2026 Dean's List (thebaynet.com) — Several Dunkirk students have earned a spot on the College of Southern Maryland’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List, highlighting strong local academic achievement. The list recognizes students from Dunkirk, Huntingtown, and other Southern Maryland communities who maintained at least a 3.5 GPA while carrying significant course loads.
📸 Around Dunkirk
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Upcoming Events in
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Calvert County Ethics Commission Regular Meeting →
Calvert County, MD Calendar, 150 Main St., Prince Frederick
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Animal Matters Hearing Board Regular Meeting →
Calvert County, MD Calendar, Calvert County Animal Shelter 5055 Hallowing Point Road, Prince Frederick
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Making Atlatls - 2 Day Workshop →
Calvert County, MD Calendar
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Southern Maryland Family Support Meeting →
Calvert County, MD Calendar, St. John Vianney Church (Lower Level) 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick
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Calvert County Seeks Public Input for Fire, Rescue and EMS Master Plan →
Calvert County, MD Calendar, Department of Public Safety 110 Main Street, Prince Frederick
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Primary Election - Early Voting →
Calvert County, MD Calendar
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Join us for the 3rd annual Energy & Environment for Maryland Manufacturers (e2m2) Summit →
Calvert County, MD Calendar
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Intellectual Property for Businesses →
Calvert County, MD Calendar
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The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
6:00 pm
Wednesday June 10
Thursday June 11
Monday June 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Get Active: Quick Sweat Zumba
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings -
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Needlework Social
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Storytime Barn
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Teen Action Group (TAG)
Upper Marlboro Branch Library Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
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Caseworker in the Library
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
10:00 am
Wednesday June 10
Thursday June 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Harris Teeter, LLC posted a job opening for Part Time Cashier in Dunkirk. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Clinton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dunkirk here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chesapeake Beach
- 3253 Cannoncade Ct, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 (realtor.com)
North Beach
- North Beach's Vaughan Cheese Is A Must-Visit For Cheese Lovers (thebaynet.com)
- Boardwalk Yoga Cancellation Raises Questions About Who Gets To Use Public Spaces (thebaynet.com)
Huntingtown
- Working House Fire Reported In Huntingtown, Flames Seen Through Woods (thebaynet.com)
Ok Dunkirk! 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: Springtime (Thank you Cathy A. for sending it in!)
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