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Parishioners Celebrate 200th Anniversary of St. Anthony’s Shrine
 On Saturday, November 19, parishioners celebrated the 200th Anniversary of St. Anthony’s shrine.
The church known as St. Anthony Shrine dates from 1897, but the roots of the parish go much further back in time. The records of the Baltimore Archdiocese list St. Anthony Shrine as the oldest parish in central Maryland.
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The Battle of Monterey Pass
 On the evening of July 4th, 1863, one of the most confusing battles of the Civil War occurred during the retreat from Gettysburg known as the battle of Monterey Pass. General Robert E. Lee had given the order to retreat from Gettysburg. During this retreat General Ewell’s
Confederate wagon train took the road leading over Jack’s Mountain from Fairfield.
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Catoctin High School Soccer Awards
Five players were presented individual awards for their performance this season on the Catoctin High School varsity and junior varsity soccer team .
CHS JV soccer coach Wes Baugher awarded player John Wolf with the annual Coach’s Award and Ceth Parker with the season’s MVP award.
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Sister Relocates to Emmitsburg After Hurricane: In the days leading up to Hurricane Katrina’s life in Waveland, Mississippi for Ellen "Eagle" Finegan and brother Dick Finegan, were filled with work and some cursory
preparations...
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Weis Markets Breaks Ground for New Thurmont Superstore: On October 28 Weis Markets held a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the start of construction of the new
53,700-square-foot grocery story in Thurmont. Full
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Students Travel the Music of the World: Thurmont Primary and Elementary school students spent their morning last week listening to rhythms and sounds from around the world courtesy of the school’s PTA and Nada Brahma Productions.
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Locals Take Hope and Supplies to Mississippi: Robin McAfee of Sabillasville was moved by the story of the Necaise family, fellow corn maze operators in Mississippi, who had
lost their livelihood.
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First Chapter of ACE Mentoring is Launched: Bechtel has kicked off the first session of its new Frederick Chapter of ACE—Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering
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Chad Hahn Wins Top Showman Honors: Chad Hahn of Rocky Ridge claimed the honor of first place showman at the 2005 National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest
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Myers Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary: Rodman and Jean Myers of Thurmont celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on August 27 with family and friends at the Cozy Restaurant.
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