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🌱 Thurmont family mourns grandmother Helen Agnes Borek’s long, full life

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Good morning to you Thurmont! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Thurmont family mourns grandmother Helen Agnes Borek's long, full life

Also on today's calendar: Jake Mach at Magnolia Meadow Farms and 9 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 88, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Helen Agnes Borek, 88 (coastalpoint.com) — An obituary for Helen Agnes Borek notes that part of her legacy lives on through granddaughter Madeline Shaw and her family in Thurmont, connecting local residents to a wider, multistate family story. The notice reflects on Borek's love of travel, art, faith, and family, and shares details for her upcoming funeral Mass and burial in Delaware.
   

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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