Garrett County’s Public High School’s FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Team 1629, GaCo, competed internationally at the FIRST Championship last week, April 15-19, 2025, in Houston. GaCo was one of 600 FRC teams from across the world to compete among eight divisions and finished qualification rounds... see more

The Maryland Department of Labor and American Job Centers are offering free online job seeker workshops to the public in May. Registration is required in advance. Participants have several options to log in via computer, with or without a camera/microphone, as well as tune in via smartphone. Access... see more

The Rural Maryland Council is excited to announce that the Fiscal Year 2026 grant cycle is now open! This is a two-phase application process. Phase I – the Letter of Intent – is due by May 16, 2025, at 11:59 PM. We extend our sincere thanks to Governor Wes Moore, Senate President Bill Ferguson... see more

Community members are invited to attend the upcoming Affordable Housing Forum on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 11:15 AM to 2:30 PM at the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College. The event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required by 12:00 PM on Friday, April 25, 2025. A... see more

Garrett County Government is issuing a final call for eligible residents to receive a free Chromebook through the county’s device distribution program. Remaining Chromebooks are available at the local Ruth Enlow Libraries branches and must be distributed by May 1, 2025. This initiative is part of... see more

In celebration of World Trade Month, the U.S. Commercial Service will host a number of export sessions during Export Week (May 5-9, 2025), as well as throughout the month of May. In 40 sessions, the following areas and more will be covered: Sales & Marketing Export Documentation Export Finance... see more

On Thursday, April 10, 2025, the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Garrett County Department of Business Development to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Shop ‘n Save’s new store in Mountain Lake Park. Connor Norman, Business Development Specialist... see more

Maryland's breweries, wineries, and distilleries play a crucial role in the state's economy by serving as key components of value-added agriculture and manufacturing. These businesses take raw agricultural products, such as grains, fruits, and hops, and transform them into high-quality beverages... see more

Harmony Tree Counseling & Wellness, LLC is now open for business in Grantsville. Owner Andrea Opel provides individual therapy for adults and children age 10-18. She also includes family and parenting support sessions in therapy with children. “I primarily see individuals and families who are... see more

If you are starting a value-added food business in Maryland, sign up today for the Maryland Food Ventures Interactive, self-paced online course. This course covers information for food subject to Maryland Cottage Food or On-Farm Home Processing regulations, like high acid jams, most breads, dried... see more