Today should feel like fall. The National Weather Service is forecasting partly sunny skies and a high temperature near 74 degrees. There's a slight chance of rain late tonight, otherwise expect mostly cloudy skies and a low temperature near 47 degrees.
Attention artists: Today is the last day to apply for a resident artist studio space. The Howard County Arts Council has a spot, available Nov. 1, for $1375.75per month. The space is about 216 square feet. There are several requirements for resident artists, including participation in the annual resident artists' exhibit/showcase. For more information, and to apply, call 410-313-ARTS (2787), visit www.hocoarts.org/studios_and_rentals, or email info@hocoarts.org.
Today is the last day to visit the . The library will be closed starting tomorrow while it , next door. After today, any reserved items will be transferred to the East Columbia branch for pick up. The new Miller Branch is scheduled to open in December.
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Filling up the tank for the weekend? The cheapest gas in Ellicott City right now is at the station at 10214 Baltimore National Pike. Regular unleaded is running $3.389 a gallon, pretty good considering the average in the area is $3.475. But ... this time last year, the average was $2.688 a gallon.
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And ... On this day in 1927, Babe Ruth hit his 60th home run of the season, breaking the previous record -- which he also set.
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