🌱 Why Thurmont ranks among Maryland’s safest places in new 2026 data
Thurmont, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Thurmont! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Thurmont ranks among Maryland’s safest places in new 2026 data
Also on today's calendar: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 90, low: 63. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 94 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 10 Worst Cities to Live in Maryland in 2026, According to Crime Statistics (mebaneenterprise.com) — Thurmont stands out on this statewide crime list as one of Maryland’s five safest cities, with zero reported murders, rapes, or robberies in the latest data. The piece ranks the 10 most dangerous Maryland cities using FBI crime statistics, contrasts them with safer communities like Thurmont, and encourages readers to consider local crime rates when choosing where to live or visit. 
📸 Around Thurmont
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Thurmont Green Team Meeting →
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Large Pavilion A - Stottlemyer Party →
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Large Pavilion B - Green Graduation →
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Large Pavilion A - Main Street Farmers Market →
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Farmers Market - Thurmont Community Park →
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East End Park Pavilion - Loughry Party →
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Large Pavilion A - Wolfe Party →
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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 3
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Monday June 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Bulk Trash Pick-Up →
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Brunswick High School Graduation →
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Dementia Live Training →
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The Elk's Haven-An Exclusive First Look →
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1:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Thurmont. Apply here.
- Weis Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Bakery Manager in Thurmont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Thurmont here.
🗞 Nearby News
Emmitsburg
- St. Elizabeth Seton Shrine's a Haven for Expectant Mothers (thetablet.org)
- McClain Delaney looks to benefit from experience in re-election bid (heraldmailmedia.com)
Smithsburg
- Maryland Seniors can get help buying local at farmers markets this summer – Tri-State Alert (tristatealert.com)
- Summers events highlight regional library calendars (localnews1.org)
- Washington County's 2026 Ice Cream Trail features 16 stops for you this summer! – Tri-State Alert (tristatealert.com)
Ok Thurmont! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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