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The health department scheduled its first clinic just for the 12-17 age group for May 19 at TownMall of Westminster. Every spot was filled within six hours of the health department posting the registration link.

Dawne Dill, English teacher at Century High School, said her goal as Teacher of the Year is to show people how much Carroll County teachers love students.

Mona Becker, a former councilmember, was elected as the city’s first female mayor Tuesday night. And although she’s excited to have the title, it was not the focal point of her campaign.

Chief Thomas Ledwell of Westminster Police Departments said a Chevy Astro van was “literally halfway into the side of the residence” around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Andrew Green, a 15-year resident of New Windsor, finished with 194 votes for mayor against three-term incumbent Neal Roop’s 166. Turnout was high, with 355 ballots cast out of 1,164 registered voters.

Each candidate running for Mount Airy mayor and town council member could be seen under or by their tent happily greeting voters as they walked inside to cast their ballot. Each has shared why they would be an ideal choice for Mount Airy voters.

The 45-year tradition of the overnight environmental school was paused last spring and transferred to a virtual setting this school year. After students were allowed to attend in-person classes for at least four days a week, the Outdoor School opened its doors for a day program and eliminated its overnight feature for this school year.

The Liberty High School graduate in November went to Tesla solar tiles to cover his own house, giving Silverstein and his family a source of clean, reusable energy powered by the sun. The goal is to reduce carbon footprints, he said, and get away from tapping into the earth’s limited fossil fuel supply.

Jim Breuer is selling Maggie’s Restaurant to a new owner after 30 years. Although some minor changes will be made, the homey feel is expected to stay the same.

The fire was declared under control Thursday at 4:21 p.m. and there were no injuries.