Weekend of November 3, 2023: The weather today will be sunny, with highs in the lower 50s and a low of 38. Southwest winds of around 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Saturday will be mostly cloudy, with highs in the lower 50s and a low of 40. West winds of around 10 to 15 mph. The chance of rain is 10%. Sunday will be partly sunny, with highs in the lower 50s and a low of 38. The chance of rain is 15%.
According to Outdoor Life, the opening day of Maryland’s short black bear season, hunters harvested a total of 24 bears. The biggest was a 643-pound boar that set a new record for the heaviest bruin ever killed in the state. It was checked in by a hunter named Melissa, who preferred not to share her last name or the details behind the hunt. “Melissa didn’t want publicity, but she’s from Garrett County, and she shot it about 8 a.m.,” Maryland DNR game mammal leader Jonathan Trudeau tells Outdoor Life. “I checked in the bear. She told me she shot it once with a .350 Legend rifle and it didn’t go far before falling.”
Here is the Record of River and Climatological Observations for October 2023.
The recent cold front and strong winds have sped up the transformation of fall foliage across the state. Garrett County is past peak but here’s the DNR Fall Foliage Report as of November 2.
The Maryland State Board of Education has a special meeting and virtual public hearing on November 9 to discuss new College and Career Readiness standards. The meeting starts at 4:30 PM on Zoom, with the public hearing at 6:00 PM.
American Legion Post 71 is hosting a Veterans Day parade in downtown Oakland on Saturday, November 11, at 10:30 AM. The entire community is welcome to join them and the Town of Oakland, MD for their annual Veterans Day observance, a heartfelt tribute to the patriotism and commitment of U.S. Military personnel.
Get ready for an exciting evening tonight at the rescheduled Brodak’s 5th Annual Trunk or Treat! It’s all about fun and treats – the action starts at 6:00 PM, but don’t forget to arrive at 5:00 PM for car setup. ????
Small Game Hunting for Eastern Cottontail Rabbit and Pheasant kicks off this Saturday!
Set out on a weekend of hiking adventures: First up is the Conifers and Tea Hike, a 1.5-mile expedition under the guidance of Ranger Noah, where you’ll delve into the world of local conifer trees and discover the fine art of tea-making using pine, spruce, and hemlock. After that, rejoin Ranger Noah for the Living Off the Land Hike, a captivating tribute to Native American Heritage Month, as you unravel their land-use traditions. And make sure not to miss the Hibernation Hike, a 2-mile journey led by Ranger Noah, where you’ll explore the local small mammals and their strategies for surviving the challenging Garrett County winter.
The Eastern Orthodox Mission of Cumberland convenes a monthly Divine Liturgy service every first Saturday of the month at the chapel within Emmanuel Episcopal Church, situated on Washington Street in Cumberland.
Everyone is invited to be part of the St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish Hall event on Saturday, which showcases a delightful Shrimp and Bull Roast. The event will serve food from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and the doors will open at 5:30 PM.
Fun and entertainment is the plan this weekend – check out our complete event schedule!
