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Frederick, Maryland Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Frederick! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Frederick County bus routes and Saturdays are being overhauled
  • How new state money will reshape Carroll Creek and nearby farmland
  • Frederick gubernatorial candidate convicted again in protective-order violation case

Also on today's calendar: Volunteers Needed - Baker Park Trash Clean Up and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a pile of kittens? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny, hot and less humid, with a high of 91 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 62.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Changes coming to Frederick County transit system (fredericknewspost.com) — Bus riders in Frederick County will see a new 15 Connector between Kingsbrook Crossing and the Transit Center, plus a shortened 10 Connector from Waverley to Kingsbrook. Saturday schedules will better match weekdays, rural shuttles gain weekend routes, and some trips add stops like Walmart on Guilford Drive. Residents can review full details online and submit feedback to the Transit Services Division.
   

2. Frederick County Projects Included in $31.5 Million Statewide Environmental Restoration Funding (wfmd.com) — Frederick is set to benefit from new state environmental funding, including a major Carroll Creek restoration project in the city and thousands of new trees in Middletown and Myersville. These projects aim to cut pollution, reduce flooding risks, and create new passive park space for local recreation while improving water quality and wildlife habitat across the county.
   

3. Candidate For MD Governor Violated Ex-Partner's Protective Order, Judge Rules: Report (patch.com) — A Frederick man running for Maryland governor has been found guilty in Frederick County of multiple charges related to violating a protective order and stalking an ex‑partner. The convictions follow a retrial granted after his earlier 2022 conviction was set aside. The case underscores how a statewide candidate’s legal troubles are unfolding in local courts.
   

4. Pets & People: Reuniting pets (fredericknewspost.com) — If your pet slips away in Frederick County, Animal Control follows a detailed process to identify and reunite animals with their owners, from checking tags and microchips to posting photos online. The shelter typically holds strays for five days and explains why basic care fees are necessary. Understanding this system can help you recover a lost pet faster and avoid surprises.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Some vintage photographs from the “Pictorial History of Frederick: The First 250 Years.
    ” If you are looking for a last minute Father's Day gift or any time for the Frederick area lover in your life, the book is available at Barnes &… (Nextdoor Clover Hill)
  • What an amazing experience it was to find such a wonderful nursery in MD.
    (Meadow Farms Nursery off of Alt -40 in Frederick). First time there in the 10 years I've lived in Frederick. The flowers were very healthy and… (Nextdoor Ballenger Creek)
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Frederick, Maryland in Frederick. Apply here.
  • Lowe's posted a job opening for Seasonal Receiver Stocker Days in Frederick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Frederick here.

Ok Frederick! 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: A meowtain. (Thank you Michelle M. for sending it in!)
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