The weather today will be mostly cloudy. Numerous showers, with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon–highs in the lower 70s and a low of 53. Southwest winds of around 10 to 15 mph. The chance of rain is 70%.
The entrance to Swallow Falls State Park is being repaired and the park is closed until further notice.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is currently accepting preliminary applications for the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant program. Local governments with eligible projects can apply for grants ranging from $50,000 to $1.5 million. These funds aim to develop new outdoor recreation areas, enhance existing parks, and foster connections between communities and nature.
Don’t miss today’s specials! Enjoy $2 off any large pizza for Wedgie Wednesday at Fox’s Pizza Den in Oakland, and shop in Want it Wednesday at Cashmere Clothing!
Learn vegetable gardening and enjoy a cooking demo and taste test with the University of Maryland Extension in Garrett County today! Free for grades K-12 as part of our Student Discovery Series.
Maryland Public Television and the Maryland Genealogical Society present “Finding Your Roots Online” this spring. This workshop series, perfect for beginners to intermediates, comprises four two-hour sessions focusing on online resources for ancestral research. No Maryland ties required; everyone can benefit. Today kicks off with Part I: “Ancestry’s Collections” at 7:00 PM, diving deep into accessing and searching Ancestry’s vast records.
