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🌱 Meet the Swanton graduates in Garrett College’s Class of 2026
Swanton, Maryland Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Swanton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the Swanton graduates in Garrett College’s Class of 2026
Also on today's calendar: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT.
Today's riddle: When is the best time to buy a trampoline? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
- Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
- Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Garrett College announces 2026 graduates (parsonsadvocate.com) — Several Garrett College graduates hail from Swanton, including business administration, teacher education, and health science students, highlighting local academic achievements. The college awarded degrees and certificates across many programs, from cybersecurity and natural resources to paramedic studies and computer science, showcasing the range of opportunities available close to home. 
📸 Around Swanton
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Upcoming Events in
Swanton
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★ Featured events ★
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Junior Rangers at Deep Creek Lake State Park →
Deep Creek Lake State Park, 898 State Park Rd, Swanton
1:00 pm
Thursday June 25
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Other local events
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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
Monday June 22
📣 Swanton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Books & Brews at Westernport Library @ 121 Main St →
Westernport Library at 121 Main, 121 Main St, Westernport
2:00 pm -
Whiskey Narrows @ Honi-Honi Bar →
Honi Honi Bar, 19745 Garrett Hwy, Oakland
4:00 pm -
Library Garden Lab: Container Gardening & Tomato Plants
Kitzmiller Branch Library 288 W. Main Street, Kitzmiller, MD, 21538, US
6:00 pm -
All Libraries closing at 2:00 p.m. - Visit us at the Summer Kickoff
Westernport Public Library 66 Main Street, Westernport, MD 21562
2:00 pm -
Garrett County Department of Social Services Assistance Program
Kitzmiller Branch Library 288 W. Main Street, Kitzmiller, MD, 21538, US
11:00 am -
Happiness is Handmade! at Westernport Library ... →
Westernport Library at 121 Main, 121 Main St, Westernport
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Summer Lake Party →
Firewater Kitchen & Bar, 20128 Garrett Hwy, Oakland
5:30 pm -
Black Bear Taverne Deep Creek MD 6-9 →
Black Bear Tavern and Restaurant, 102 Fort Dr, McHenry
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Story Time in the Park at Westernport Creekside Park →
Creekside Park, Westernport
10:00 am -
Fourth of July Stage Wisp w/ Kelly Bell Band ... →
Wisp Resort, 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry
5:00 pm
Friday June 12
Monday June 15
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
Monday June 22
Saturday June 27
Thursday July 2
Saturday July 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Oakland. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Oakland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Swanton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Oakland
- Oakland's 'Kick Off to Summer Festival' slated for June 20 (wvnews.com)
- Deep Creek Lake Daily Notes Blog June 9 (deepcreektimes.com)
- Local Libraries Announce Summer Reading Club 2026 (deepcreektimes.com)
Frostburg
- CTF awards $311,000 to 45 community projects across region (wvnews.com)
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-- 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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