The weather today will be sunny, with highs in the mid-40s. West winds of around 15 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph.
Maryland Fishing Report as of November 12: Cooler waters are keeping fish active. Trout fishing is strong, smallmouth bass and walleye are biting in the upper Potomac and Deep Creek Lake, and striped bass are active at Liberty and Triadelphia reservoirs. Largemouth bass, chain pickerel, and blue catfish are also feeding well this week.
Get ready, Deep Creek food lovers! In Good Taste: A Local Guide to Food & Drink Around Deep Creek Lake launches December 1, featuring local favorites at over 100 high-traffic spots. Own a local business? Don’t miss your chance to shine! Reserve your ad space by November 17 and put your restaurant, café, or specialty shop in front of residents and visitors alike.
D&H Paving proudly serves Maryland, Northern Virginia, West Virginia, and Southern Pennsylvania, offering paving, grading, seal coating, resurfacing, and excavating you can count on.
Time is running out to complete and submit your “25 in 2025” Adventure Challenge by November 15! Whether solo or with friends, get out and finish your adventures, snap photos as proof, and join the fun before the deadline. Details are available on the Park Service’s 25 in 2025 webpage.
The Deep Creek Watershed Foundation works to preserve and protect the Deep Creek Watershed, ensuring its long-term health and beauty. Visit their site for upcoming projects and ways to get involved.
At the November 11 Board Meeting, GCPS shared updates on Weighted Student Funding and FY26 waiver requests, highlighting progress toward Blueprint for Maryland’s Future compliance. Feedback can be submitted online from November 12–21 or in person at Coffee with the Superintendent on November 18 (Dennett Road) and November 21 (Northern Middle), both at 8:15 AM.
Check out this month’s specials from Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations.
Maryland’s two-week firearms season for sika and white-tailed deer runs from Saturday, November 29, to Saturday, December 13, including select Sundays in most counties to give hunters more weekend opportunities and help manage the deer population. Check out the Maryland State Land Hunting Season 2025-2026.
OMG Relax – Deep Creek Lake MD will be at the Holiday Market at Market on 42 this Small Business Saturday, November 29th from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Enjoy local vendors, food, live music, and holiday shopping while supporting small businesses.
Light up the season in the Town of Friendsville’s Annual Holiday Decorating Contest! Judging starts at 5:30 PM on Friday, December 5, 2025, with cash prizes for top displays.
Garrett Regional Medical Center is offering wellness blood screenings today from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM at 375 Pythian Avenue in Oakland by appointment only. The cost is $70, and payments can be made by cash or check payable to GRMC.
The Garrett County Public Schools Human Resources Department is holding a substitute teacher training session today. Those interested in becoming substitute teachers can register in advance under the Substitute Teacher Candidate Pool.
It’s Locals’ Night at Dutch’s at Silver Tree! Every Thursday, year-round residents can present their dinner receipt at the hostess stand to receive a gift card valued at 20% of their subtotal for their next visit.
Head to Garrett 8 Cinemas for the Thursday Movie of the Week, Stitch Head! Follow the heartwarming adventures of a small creature brought to life by a mad professor in this fun family movie. All tickets are $6, with a 4:50 PM showtime.
If you’ve RSVP’d, get ready for Coffee, Convos, & Paint Night tonight from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Our Town Theatre in Oakland. Enjoy a fun, creative evening with coffee, conversation, and painting.
