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Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• From terrifying to friendly, there are new Halloween experiences (wbaltv.com) — Westminster residents have several new Halloween options this year, from the expanded Hera's Nightmare haunt at TownMall and the ever-growing Westminster Halloween House near Carroll Hospital to family-friendly corn mazes and hayrides in nearby Hampstead and New Windsor. Attractions range from intense haunted experiences to gentle, narrated pumpkin rides, many running on weekend evenings through the Halloween season.
• County Attorney Announces Retirement - Recruitment Process Open for Interested Applicants (einpresswire.com) — Carroll County's longtime attorney Tim Burke, based in Westminster, will retire November 4 after 31 years with county government, and the county has opened recruitment for his replacement. Assistant County Attorney Elizabeth Moore will serve as interim starting November 5 while interested applicants can review and apply for the permanent role online.
• Pick Your Own Pumpkins at These Farms Near DC (washingtonian.com) — Baugher's Farm in Westminster is spotlighted as a pick-your-own destination offering pumpkins, apples, hayrides, and a petting zoo within easy driving distance of DC. The guide compares prices, hours, and extra activities at farms across Maryland and Virginia so Westminster families can plan fall outings or invite friends from the region.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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