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🌱 How the Hall Aquatic Center delay could change your winter plans

Also, don't miss Pokémon Club - Trading Card Game (PF) on the Prince Frederick Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • How the Hall Aquatic Center delay could change your winter plans
  • Maryland's new fire marshal sworn in right here in Prince Frederick
  • Which SMAC football teams are rising—and who's on upset watch?

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Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clouds and breaks of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 63.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Reopening of Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center in Prince Frederick Delayed Until December 2026 (smnewsnet.com) — If you rely on the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center in Prince Frederick, plan on it staying closed until at least December 1, 2026, due to unexpected pool plaster repairs. Roof and HVAC work are still on track, and the county will extend passes or offer prorated refunds to affected members while this $9.59 million renovation continues.
   

• From Huntingtown To History: Caroll Spriggs II Takes Oath As Maryland Fire Marshal (dailyvoice.com) — Prince Frederick hosted a bit of state history as Caroll H. Spriggs II took the oath of office as Maryland's State Fire Marshal at the Calvert County Administration Building. The longtime Huntingtown volunteer and veteran fire official will now oversee statewide fire investigations and prevention efforts, bringing local roots to a high-profile public safety role.
   

• Week 5: Huntingtown, St. Charles Stay Unbeaten Atop SMAC Football Power Rankings (thebaynet.com) — With coverage datelined from Prince Frederick, SMAC football power rankings show Huntingtown and St. Charles still unbeaten at 4–0, while Calvert and Westlake chase at 3–1. Several nearby teams, including Patuxent, Northern, and others, are tightly packed in the middle, setting up important matchups this week that could shake up the standings.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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