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🌱 How the new GCPS calendar could change Oakland families’ school year

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What's up Oakland! 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:

  • How the new GCPS calendar could change Oakland families’ school year
  • How will Oakland’s new zoning archive change your next home project?

Also on today's calendar: Winter Supply Swap! and 3 more events.

Find out what's happening in Oaklandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Oaklandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Very cold with snow at times, with a high of 23 and low of 20 degrees.
  • Friday: Cold with snow, 1-3", temps: high: 28, low: 21.
  • Saturday: Very cold with a little snow, with a high of 25 and low of 10 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Garrett County Public Schools is Now Accepting Feedback for the Proposed 2026-27 School Calendar (deepcreektimes.com) — Garrett County Public Schools is asking families, staff, and residents to weigh in now on the proposed 2026–27 calendar, which affects all Oakland-area students. The draft starts classes August 31, 2026, ends June 3, 2027, and outlines snow-day and virtual-learning rules. Feedback is open through January 1, 2026, by Google Form, email, or mail to the Oakland office.
   

• Oakland Launches Online Zoning Permit Archive (deepcreektimes.com) — Oakland residents now have an online Zoning Permit Archive where they can easily track permit applications and approvals within town limits. This new tool, available under the “About” tab at oaklandmd.gov, is part of the town’s push for more transparency and helps you see what projects are proposed and how they move through the review process.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 16
  • Children's Story Time
    Kitzmiller Library , 288 W Main St , Kitzmiller
    10:30 am
  • Children’s Story Time
    Kitzmiller Library , 288 W Main St , Kitzmiller
    10:30 am
  • Northern Garrett Educational Campus Winter Concert at the PAC
    Performing Arts Center of Garrett College Oakland, MD 21550
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 31
  • NYE with Let’s Go at Honi-Honi Bar
    Honi Honi Bar , 19745 Garrett Hwy , Oakland
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Speak up!
    Where to file a complaint Have an issue with a solar provider, utility company, telephone provider, or even a state agency, but not sure where to… (Nextdoor )
  • Many people aren't aware of where responsibility lies when it comes to utility services.
    • Who’s responsible if a power surge damages your appliances • When and why utilities can (or can’t) be shut off during extreme cold • Whether… (Nextdoor )
  • Towne Bank posted a job opening for Linen Processor- Railey Vacations in Oakland. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Oakland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oakland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Frostburg

  • MCTA presents 'An Irish Christmas' with John Doyle and Cathie Ryan (wvnews.com)
  • US visa changes force international students to leave MD (thedailyrecord.com)

Cumberland

  • Nonprofit vandal suspect trashes police HQ in escape attempt (shorenewsnetwork.com)
  • Denied Federal Disaster Aid, a Town in Trump Country Feels Forgotten (nytimes.com)
  • Allegany County Tourism recognized at the 44th Annual Maryland Travel and Tourism Summit (wvnews.com)

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Ok Oakland! 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

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