Community Corner
Five Things You Need to Know Today: August 30
Read these five things to stay on top of local news and get you prepared for the day.
1. It's the First Day of School
For most Carroll County Public Schools it is except for and Hampstead Elementary School, which are closed due to power outages. Find the complete story here.
2. Blood Drive
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The Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department is holding a at the Winfield Fire Hall today from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
3. Board Meeting
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open session meeting is being held today at 1 p.m. The agenda will include: public comment, a review of documents related to Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development 2011 and PlanMaryland discussion and deliberation.
4. Interested in Blogging for Patch?
Patch is looking for new bloggers to populate our "local voices" section on our homepage. If you have any passion or hobby or just like to write send us an e-mail at Valerie.Bonk@patch.com.
5. Sunny Skies Again
The forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 82 degrees, according to The National Weather Service.
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