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One Vote Changes Oakland Council
With barely time for the winners to run a victory lap, a letter from the Mayor and Town Council of Oakland City Hall was circulated to each
Engage Mountain Maryland
Mar 16, 20194 min read
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Carbone Among Top 100 Women
The Daily Record began Maryland’s Top 100 Women in 1996 to recognize outstanding achievements by women demonstrated through professional acc
Engage Mountain Maryland
Mar 15, 20194 min read
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Garrett Countian Makes MD Women's Hall of Fame
Phyllis is being recognized as a mentor, model leader and woman of valor who has made significant and lasting contributions in the field of
Engage Mountain Maryland
Feb 10, 20193 min read
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Climate Change Impacts Northeast
As a result, increases in flood frequency or severity could increase the spread of contaminants into soils and waterways, resulting in incre
Engage Mountain Maryland
Nov 27, 20185 min read
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Garrett Elections See Red
Several local seats were challenged by formidable opponents who launched high-profile campaigns to unseat incumbents from Commissioner to De
Engage Mountain Maryland
Nov 7, 20184 min read
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Write-In Candidate Stirs Midterms
"Good people stay away or feel they can't make a difference,” says Gatto when talking about running for office. “Many have given up
Engage Mountain Maryland
Oct 30, 20185 min read
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Campaign High Stakes & Low Blows
Two candidates are feeling pushback over their bids for office including Democrat, Judy Carbone who has run a high-profile campaign since th
Engage Mountain Maryland
Oct 26, 20184 min read
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Concerned Parent Speaks Out
We were promised years ago that the closing of Kitzmiller and Bloomingtom Elementary schools would balance our budget. What has changed? Wer
Carrie Matlick
Oct 6, 20183 min read
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School Closings and Consolidation Proposals
The superintendent said this option would allow for the flexibility of having different grade combinations for schools in the northern and s
The Garrett County Republican
Sep 16, 20184 min read
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New Cell Tower Rattles Residents
The Oakland Drive tower location is in a patch of land that conveniently falls outside of the Mountain Lake Park town limits and jurisdictio
Engage Mountain Maryland
Aug 22, 20183 min read
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Crellin Elementary Featured in New Documentary
The documentary dives into a special project at Crellin Elementary School where the students, teaching staff, and volunteers joined together
Engage Mountain Maryland
Aug 15, 20184 min read
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Ruth Enlow Library Becomes and Official Choose Civility Affiliate
Choose Civility promotes 15 Principles of Civility to guide behavior. Inspired by Dr. Forni’s book, these principles serve as the underpinni
Engage Mountain Maryland
Jun 20, 20183 min read
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School Board Financially Challenged
“This is the moment we need the commissioners…and conversations about what a slight increase above minimum maintenance of effort in a three-
Engage Mountain Maryland
Jun 18, 20182 min read
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Commissioners Share County Economics
Between 2013 and 2017, Garrett County business owners made capital investments totaling about $21.5 million, according to the Maryland Depar
Engage Mountain Maryland
May 20, 20185 min read
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Economic Development Director Fills Void
This announcement follows a lengthy search to fill the void left by former director, Alex McCoy. A first round of interviews produced two ca
Engage Mountain Maryland
May 7, 20182 min read
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Native Plant Festival Welcomes Conservation Oranizations
There will be a large variety of plants native to the mid-Atlantic for sale all day long. Native plants and biodiversity will be the focus d
Liz McDowell
Apr 20, 20184 min read
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Record-Breaking Voter Turnout
Participation exceed all expectations with over 300 Oakland residents casting their ballots.
Engage Mountain Maryland
Mar 22, 20183 min read
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Chamber of Commerce Hears Bypass Concerns
Based on traffic counts, SHA categorizes Oakland as “Level A”, meaning traffic is free-flowing, lower volume, and higher speed. For EMM, Stu
Engage Mountain Maryland
Mar 21, 20186 min read
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Residents Ask for Bypass Deletion
Those opposing the bypass worry its construction will divert traffic from the downtown business district causing merchants to close or reloc
Engage Mountain Maryland
Feb 22, 20187 min read
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Oakland Bypass Raises Concern
Last November, The State Highway Administration (SHA) presented the proposed bypass to the Garrett County Commissioners, at which time it wa
Engage Mountain Maryland
Feb 8, 20184 min read
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