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In today's newsletter:

  • Did you buy your Powerball ticket at this Frederick Sheetz?
  • How could Frederick’s data center boom reshape your power bills?
  • How a former Frederick police chief is stirring controversy in Pittsburgh

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 46 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Thursday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 48, low: 39.
  • Friday: Windy; a bit of morning rain, with a high of 50 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Six Maryland players just shy of Powerball glory, score up to $1 million (nottinghammd.com) — A $50,000 Powerball ticket sold at the Sheetz on Buckeystown Pike in Frederick is among six big Maryland winners from last week’s drawings. The Maryland Lottery details where the near-jackpot tickets were sold, prize amounts, and how winners can safely claim their money before tickets expire.
   

• ‘Not a red-blue issue': Md. data center impact study bill, vetoed by Moore, sees new bipartisan push (kentucky.com) — Frederick residents are at the center of a renewed push to override Gov. Wes Moore’s veto of a bill funding a statewide study on data centers, as projects like the Quantum Loophole campus move forward nearby. Frederick lawmakers and local environmental advocates argue the study is needed to understand impacts on energy costs, the grid, and surrounding communities before large facilities proliferate across Maryland.
   

• Pittsburgh resident, council members weigh in on Pittsburgh police chief nominee controversy (wpxi.com) — Frederick residents may recognize former local police chief Jason Lando, whose prior conduct here is drawing scrutiny as Pittsburgh leaders weigh his nomination to lead their police department. Council members are split over whether anonymous, profane texts linked to Lando during his Frederick tenure should affect his confirmation, while Pittsburgh’s mayor-elect continues to support him.
   

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  • I have a Litter Robot that my cats have refused to use.
    Needless to say it's really clean. Although, it will need to be rinsed. I ask you pick it up. What am I charging for it? Well, Merry Christmas to… (Nextdoor Frederick West)
  • Martin Weaver painting
    Good morning Frederick and neighbors you are thinking about having some painting done from a painter who does quality work and enjoys doing the work… (Nextdoor Waterside Drive Communities)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Frederick. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Frederick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Frederick here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Damascus native Mindy Miller's journey on ‘The Voice' comes to an end (thebaltimorebanner.com)
  • Damascus parents want answers after winter weather closures in Montgomery County schools (wusa9.com)

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