🌱 Why did the U.S. Education Secretary choose Cambridge’s Maple Elementary?
What's up Cambridge! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why did the U.S. Education Secretary choose Cambridge’s Maple Elementary?
- Did a $100,000 winning lottery ticket come from your Cambridge corner store?
- What did Gov. Moore promise local leaders during his Cambridge visit?
Also on today's calendar: Yoga with Patty and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, with a high of 39 and low of 23 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 52, low: 27.
- Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 56 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• U.S. Secretary of Education visits Maple Elementary on 'History Rocks' tour (wboc.com) — Students and staff at Maple Elementary in Cambridge welcomed U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on Monday as part of a national “History Rocks” tour. Joined by Rep. Andy Harris and Kellyanne Conway, she highlighted keeping education decisions local while praising Dorchester County schools, giving families and educators here a rare chance to showcase their progress on a national stage. 
• Six Maryland players just shy of Powerball glory, score up to $1 million (nottinghammd.com) — A lucky scratch-off ticket sold at Zip Market on High Street in Cambridge hit for $100,000, part of a big winning week for Maryland Lottery players. The report details major prizes statewide and reminds winners how and where to safely claim their money, including deadlines and claim locations that Cambridge residents should note if they’re holding a winning ticket.
• Moore pledges no taxes in coming session as state faces another massive budget gap (southernmarylandchronicle.com) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told county leaders gathered in Cambridge that he will not seek tax increases to close a projected $1.5 billion state budget gap, while warning difficult cuts are ahead. He also vowed to keep pushing a controversial affordable housing bill that many local officials, including those on the Shore, say threatens local control over zoning and development decisions.
📸 Around Cambridge
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Historic Preservation Commission
305 Gay St, Cambridge
11:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
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CWDI Board Meeting
Cambridge, MD Calendar , Council Chambers 305 Gay Street , Cambridge
4:00 pm -
Marching Band Practices - New Creation Marching Unit
Cambridge, MD Calendar , Cedar and Race Streets (City Lot) , Cambridge
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Special Meeting
Cambridge, MD Calendar , Council Chambers 305 Gay Street , Cambridge
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Marching Band Practices - New Creation Marching Unit
Cambridge, MD Calendar , Cedar and Race Streets (City Lot) , Cambridge
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Yoga with Patty
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce , 306 High St , Cambridge
5:00 pm -
Marching Band Practices - New Creation Marching Unit
Cambridge, MD Calendar , Cedar and Race Streets (City Lot) , Cambridge
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Yoga with Patty
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce , 306 High St , Cambridge
5:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
Saturday December 27
Tuesday December 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
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North Dorchester Eagles vs Cambridge South Dorchester H S Vikings
North Dorchester High School , 5875 Cloverdale Rd , Hurlock
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Holiday Potluck
Oxford Community Center , 200 Oxford Rd , Oxford
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Paint your Pet® - St. Michaels — T.C. Studios Arts & Entertainment Group
Eastern Shore Brewing , 605 S Talbot St , St Michaels
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Simpatico Native Grape Lunch Program Session 4
104 Railroad Ave , St Michaels
5:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know where I could find holiday greeting cards that feature Cambridge?
I'm hoping one of the shops around town may have something of the sort. Thanks! (Nextdoor Egypt Rd)
- Maryland Staffing posted a job opening for Filler Operator in Cambridge. Apply here.
- H&R Block posted a job opening for Guest Services Coordinator in Cambridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cambridge here.
🗞 Nearby News
Easton
- Spy Longform Interview: A Case Study in Affordable Housing with Fello's Ross Benincasa (talbotspy.org)
- Thoughts on Maryland State Budget Deficits by David Reel (talbotspy.org)
Solomons
- Calvert Honors Legacy of Education and Service (southernmarylandchronicle.com)
- Calvert County Honors Local Businesses As ‘Beacons Of Light' For Community Impact (thebaynet.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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