Local 'Moose' Sighting + MD Naval Academy New Mask Mandate

Good morning, Laurel! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday off on an informed note. Here are the most important things going on around Laurel today.

First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 82 Low: 60.

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Here are the top stories today in Laurel:

1. On August 1, Canadian Smash Ultimate pro Michael 'Riddles' Kim managed to place fourth overall at The Comeback tournament event in Laurel. While the trip should have been done and over with, the result of Riddles' health test kept him stuck in the U.S. long enough for someone to steal his passport. (Dexerto)
2. Severna Park residents were pleasantly surprised to see a familiar face recently turn up on the bench at the corner of Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard and Richie Highway. Severna Park native Arthur "Moose" Williams, a local homeless man who became a beloved icon, has been living with his brother in Laurel, since an extended hospitalization in January 2020. Williams needed time to fully recover and quarantine. When he returns to Laurel, he can be found at the intersection of Route 198 and Red Clay Road, in front of the 7-11. (Severna Park Voice)
3. Almost all of Maryland's military installations including the Naval Academy are now requiring indoor mask-wearing regardless of vaccination status. The new mask mandate comes as a result of the Department of Defense's policy, which requires everyone to wear a mask indoors if the COVID-19 transmission rate is considered high or substantial. (Baltimore Sun)

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Today in Laurel

• My Fairytale Garden — Experience a fun outdoor program where you will learn about gardening and veggies that animals eat all while planting a fairytale garden of vegetables to take home and watch grow. (12:00 p.m.)
• Scales and Tales — Meet live animals and learn about Maryland's wildlife from the experts! Maryland Park Service will teach you about our environment and how to be a good steward to Maryland's natural resources. Bring a blanket to sit on, and a folding chair if you do not wish to sit on the ground. Limit: 15 families. (1:00 p.m.)
• Sparking Global Leaders — Engaging lessons in international relations, global politics, and current events. Topics range from international sports to global climate action and nuclear security. All participants will have the opportunity to discuss important issues, and play fun games to test their knowledge. For ages 10 to 14. (4:00 p.m.)
• Unlocking Your Ancestry: African-American Communities in Context — Part two of a three-part series of community conversations to discuss past and current experiences while capturing and discovering the rich history and unheard stories of African Americans in local communities. (5:00 p.m.)
• Kidz Pick — Come and experience a perfect mixture of excitement, creativity and fun-filled activities. Each day the schedule will include Krafty Kids; Amazing Artists; Spectacular Sports; Great Games; Science Superstarz; and Nifty Naturalist. Camp will follow HCRP Summer Camp COVID safety policies, please visit howardcountymd/rap for details. Info: Ovan Shortt, 410-313-1693 or oshortt@howardcountymd.gov (7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• Can you Dig It Laurel? Free Archaeology Camp — The Laurel Historical Society Archaeology Camp will run August 2 to August 6. Open to rising 5-7 graders. Participants will learn about archaeology and native American life along the Patuxent River. Monday is virtual, the rest is on-site. For registration forms visit www.laurelhistoricalsociety.or... or send an email to info@laurelhistoricalsociety.org (10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
• Youth Basketball Skills & Development Training — Call Coach Ali for further details about training options (now in person training and virtual) at this number: (240)-581-2779. (7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)

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Laurel Patch Notebook

• Laurel Police Department: Laurel Police will Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint on August 14. (Facebook)
• Lost & Found Pets of PG County: All dogs found on 7/31/21 are at Prince George's County Animal Shelter in Upper Marlboro. (Facebook)
• Prince George's County Police: Going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty: Every day our officers respond to the needs of the residents of Prince George's County. (Instagram)
• City of Laurel - Government: The American Legion Laurel Post 60 & Sons of the American Legion Post 60, along with the Bombers Car Club Maryland, will host their Annual Car and Bike Show and Family Event on August 8. (Facebook)

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— Alexis Goring

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