The weather today will be cloudy. Patchy fog, with highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds of around 5 mph.
The Maryland Fishing Report for November 19 highlights strong late-fall action, with trout still plentiful, bass and walleye active on the upper Potomac, and chain pickerel feeding hard around sunken wood. Crappie are schooling near deep structure, yellow perch remain active in tidal rivers and reservoirs, and blue catfish fishing is excellent across major tidal rivers.
Maryland residents now need $116K a year to live comfortably, the 8th highest in the U.S., according to a new study using the 50/30/20 budget rule. Rising costs continue to pressure Maryland families.
D&H Paving serves Maryland, Northern Virginia, West Virginia, and Southern Pennsylvania, offering paving, grading, seal coating, resurfacing, and excavating with dependable, professional service.
OMG Relax – Deep Creek Lake MD will be at the Holiday Market @ Market on 42 this Small Business Saturday, November 29th, from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM! Expect a fun mix of local artisans, farmers, food trucks, brunch, coffee, live music from The Chris’mas Compton Trio, and a festive Christmas tree sale. Shop small, support local, and soak up all the holiday vibes!
Don’t miss the Deep Creek Lake Lions Club’s annual Boat Auction on June 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM! See the details, photos, and full list of boats below.
The Deep Creek Watershed Foundation supports projects that protect and preserve the Deep Creek Watershed for future generations. Visit their page to see upcoming activities and ways to get involved.
Garrett Regional Medical Center will offer $70 wellness blood screenings today from 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM at 375 Pythian Avenue in Oakland, by appointment only (cash or check). Optional tests include vitamin D, PSA, HgA1C, and Hepatitis C.
The Maryland Department of the Environment is hosting a 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM webinar today on MDEnviroScreen, an easy-to-use tool that highlights communities disproportionately affected by pollution. The session will show how to access clear visual data and use it to inform zoning, permitting, enforcement, and community improvements.
It’s Locals’ Night at Dutch’s at Silver Tree! Every Thursday, year-round residents can show their dinner receipt at the hostess stand and get a gift card worth 20% of their subtotal to use on their next visit.
Today’s Thursday Movie of the Week at Garrett 8 Cinemas is Springsteen, exploring the making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska album. All showings are $6, with the feature starting at 7:10 PM.




