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Outgoing state’s attorney Shoemaker on legacy, McRibs and Carroll County’s ‘predicament’ • Varsity Q&A: Pete Lester ushers in a new era at Winters Mill
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Carroll County Daily Headlines

Monday, August 24, 2026

Maryland orchards face empty trees

Chris Walsh, a professor emeritus of horticulture at the University of Maryland, said he has never seen a frost and freeze with this level of impact in his career of over 40 years.

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Outgoing state’s attorney Shoemaker on legacy, McRibs and Carroll County’s ‘predicament’

From a 150-mile McRib run to a contentious primary loss for his chosen successor, Shoemaker looks back on nearly three decades in public office.

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Varsity Q&A: Pete Lester ushers in a new era at Winters Mill

New Winters Mill athletic director Pete Lester explains his vision for the school’s athletic department. “It’s about the life lessons,” he says.

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Hanover man gives birds a new place to nest, donates 50 handmade houses to Hashawha

Lawrence Bouchat has spent the past five years turning lumber into handmade birdhouses, donating 50 new nesting boxes Thursday to Hashawha Environmental Center.

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What's happening in Carroll County?

Here's a list of local events this week.

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Federal judge rules Carroll County cannot block PSEG from conducting surveys

A federal judge ruled PSEG may access land under Carroll County conservation easements to conduct surveys for the proposed Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project.

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McDaniel College welcomes the Class of 2030 | PHOTOS

McDaniel College welcomes the Class of 2030 with the Introduction Convocation and ringing of Old Main bell on Friday, Aug. 21.

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Carroll deputies swap equipment belts for vests to ease back injuries

Deputies say the shift from waist to torso has already eased strain, as the $350 vests roll out to 126 of the office’s 132 sworn personnel.

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Rabid raccoon captured near Westminster playground

The raccoon emerged from a wooded area near the playground of the Meadow Creek Apartments, off Royer Road near Windsor Drive, the health department said.

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