Friday May 3, Saturday May 4 and Sunday May 5

The weather today will be cloudy, scattered showers, with a high near 72 and a low around 54. On Saturday, mostly cloudy, with a high near 68 and a low around 53. Rain likely in the afternoon and through the night. Sunday will be cloudy, rain likely before 10am. A high near 63 and a low around 48.

We reported yesterday about the Luke paper mill closing.  I hear lots of people are rallying to provide support to those folks that will be directly and indirectly impacted by the closing. Employees, contractors, loggers, truckers and others that supported the plant, to say nothing of their family members, will feel the pain. I hope all can find suitable employment.

To begin the coordinated efforts, there will be a Western Maryland Hiring Event this weekend. The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services will hold a special Cumberland hiring event this Saturday and Sunday, May 4th and 5th, to recruit mill workers and anyone else looking for a job as correctional officers.

Applications are now being accepted for the inaugural class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute, a new leadership and economic development training opportunity for community leaders who currently live and/or work in Appalachia. The Appalachian Leadership Institute is limited to 40 Fellows annually, which are chosen via a competitive application process. Every state in the Appalachian region will be represented in each cohort. Here’s the link for more information and an application.

Sarah is allergic to tree pollen… this week has been tough!

Tree Pollen on a Car in Deep Creek Lake, MD

There’s a lot going on around the lake this weekend, from music at Black Bear Tavern, to a Cinco de Mayo Party at Sipside Lounge, to the Sixth Annual Garrett County Birdfest.  Check out a selection of things to do and see on our Entertainment Guide and on our Upcoming Events sections.

The Lodestone Golf Course at the Wisp is opening today. Their Fantasy Valley Golf Course is already open and Wisp is offering Stay and Play packages for both courses.

Just heard that the Maryland Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism is now accepting nominations for the inaugural Youth Service Awards. The awards will recognize Maryland youth and youth groups, ages 11 to 18 years old for their significant volunteer contributions to the state and its citizens, and for working to change Maryland for the better.  Here’s more information for those that have a nominee in mind.

There are no swordfish in the lake, but here’s an interesting article on building a healthy fishery that I thought readers would find interesting. Today’s North Atlantic swordfish stock is fully rebuilt and maintaining above-target population levels. But there’s work to be done to ensure management measures better support the fishing industry. Check out the story from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The Garrett County Department of Public Utilities will be flushing county fire hydrants starting May 6th through May 17th. Here’s the schedule for specific dates and locations.

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