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🌱 What really happened during the alleged theft at Dunkirk’s Walmart?
And check out Winter Break Programming: Lighthouse Keeper for a Day on the Dunkirk Patch calendar

Cheers Dunkirk! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What really happened during the alleged theft at Dunkirk’s Walmart?
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Dunkirkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Morning mist; mainly cloudy, with a high of 53 and low of 31 degrees.
- Friday: Colder; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 36, low: 34.
- Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 42 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Huntingtown Woman Charged With Theft at Walmart in Dunkirk (smnewsnet.com) — A woman has been charged with misdemeanor theft after police responded to a reported shoplifting incident at the Walmart on Town Center Boulevard in Dunkirk. Court records describe unscanned items in a cart and backpack totaling over $300, and note that the case is proceeding through Calvert County District Court with a public defender and a request for a speedy trial.
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Find out what's happening in Dunkirkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
📸 Around Dunkirk
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dunkirk
- Winter Break Programming: Lighthouse Keeper for a Day
Calvert County, MD Calendar
10:00 am - Candy Cane Day
Calvert County, MD Calendar , 141 Schooner Lane Ste 15 , Prince Frederick
3:00 pm - Annmarie Garden in Lights: Outdoor Holiday Light Show
Calvert County, MD Calendar
5:00 pm - Jingle All The Hay: A Festive & Magical Holiday Experience on the Farm!
Calvert County, MD Calendar , 3915 Hallowing Point Rd. , Prince Frederick
5:00 pm - Vinyasa Yoga & Mimosas
Calvert County, MD Calendar , 8323 Bayside Road , Chesapeake Beach
8:45 am - Jingle All The Hay: A Festive & Magical Holiday Experience on the Farm!
Calvert County, MD Calendar , 3915 Hallowing Point Rd. , Prince Frederick
5:00 pm - Annmarie Garden in Lights: Outdoor Holiday Light Show
Calvert County, MD Calendar
5:00 pm - Bring the Family to Mully's!
Calvert County, MD Calendar , 141 Schooner Lane Ste 15 , Prince Frederick
5:00 pm
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
📣 Dunkirk Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- St Michaels Running Company Fit Friends
Coastal Run St Michaels , 205 S Talbot St , St Michaels
6:00 pm - Noon Year's Eve Storytime (FV)
Fairview Branch Library Fairview Branch - Large Room
11:15 am - Noon Year's Eve Storytime
Calvert Library Fairview Branch , 8120 Southern Maryland Blvd , Owings
11:15 am - Art in the Stacks exhibit by North Beach Senior Center (FV)
Fairview Branch Library Fairview Branch - Children's Area
Thursday December 25
Wednesday December 31
Sunday January 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Dunkirk. Apply here.
- Maryland Staffing posted a job opening for Relationship Banker - Maryland South Market in Dunkirk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dunkirk here.
🗞 Nearby News
Owings
- Charles Gregory 'Greg' Buckmaster (smnewsnet.com)
Huntingtown
- Explore Southern Maryland's History With This New Passport Program (thebaynet.com)
- Wawa Stop Turns Into $500,000 Powerball Win As Jackpot Nears $1.7B (dailyvoice.com)
- Portraits of drama from Maryland high school football playoffs (baltimorefishbowl.com)
Prince Frederick
Ok Dunkirk! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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