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🌱 Patch AM: Why Carroll Hospital in Westminster stands out for maternity care access
You won't want to miss Maryland Storm Youth Holiday Soccer Camp on the Westminster Patch calendar
What's up Westminster! 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 Carroll Hospital in Westminster stands out for maternity care access
- How a Westminster driver figured into Hanover’s latest police activity log
Also on today's calendar: Maryland Storm Youth Holiday Soccer Camp and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 47 and low of 42 degrees.
- Friday: Windy; rain in the morning, temps: high: 56, low: 24.
- Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; cooler, with a high of 40 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The 2026 Best Maternity Care Hospitals in Maryland (chesapeakefamily.com) — Expecting parents in Westminster should know Carroll Hospital has been named one of Maryland’s best maternity care access hospitals, serving areas that might otherwise lack nearby maternal services. The statewide rankings, compiled by U.S. News & World Report, also spotlight several other Maryland hospitals for strong maternity outcomes and access, offering options for families willing to travel. 
• 12/17/25 Daily Log (crimewatchpa.com) — A Hanover police activity log notes a traffic crash involving a Westminster resident driving a Toyota Sienna, though no injuries were reported and no towing was needed. The rest of the log details several minor crashes, a harassment case, a public drunkenness citation, and an unfounded threat at a local business.
📸 Around Westminster
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westminster
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★ Featured events ★
- Maryland Storm Youth Holiday Soccer Camp
Carroll Indoor Sports Center, 515 Old Westminster Pike, Westminster
10:00 am
Monday December 29
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Other local events
- Westminster Ringers’ Concert
Carroll Lutheran Village , 300 St Luke Cir , Westminster
7:00 pm - Friday Night Weekly Bingo Westminster Fire Department 5:30pm-10pm
John Street Quarters , 28 John St , Westminster
5:30 pm - Teen After Hours Movie Night: The Polar Express
Westminster Branch Library , 50 East Main Street , Westminster
6:30 pm - Holiday Performance: Storytellers
The Carroll Arts Center , 91 West Main Street , Westminster
7:00 pm - Cookie Walk
Church of the Ascension, 23 N Court St, Westminster, MD, 21157
10:00 am - All Aboard the Polar Express
Westminster Branch Library , 50 East Main Street , Westminster
10:00 am - Saturdays with Santa
Westminster, MD Calendar , 43 E. Main St. Across from the CCPL Westminster , Westminster
12:00 pm - Park Cleanup
30 College View Blvd , Westminster
3:00 pm - My First Maryland Nutcracker Ballet
The Carroll Arts Center , 91 West Main Street , Westminster
2:00 pm - Christmas in the Air
Eichelberger Performing Arts Center , 195 Stock St , Hanover
3:00 pm - A Blues Christmas & Homeless Memorial Service
Saint Paul's United Church of Christ , 17 Bond St , Westminster
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
📣 Westminster Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
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Ok Westminster! 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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