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Ellicott City Today: August 24

Head into the day a little more informed.

Another mild, warm, sunny and -- we can hope -- -free day. Temperatures are expected to reach 84 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Over night, temperatures will drop to the mid-60s. 

The Howard County Board of Education's Legislative Committee meets at 3:30 p.m. The meeting is at the . 

The Ellicott City Farmers Market is today, 2 - 6 p.m. at . According to the Economic Development Authority's harvest calendar, look for pears, turnips and apples this week. 

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Pollen count is medium-to-high again today, with a new culprit: Chenopodium, also known as goosefoot and lamb's quarters.

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And ... On this day in 1888, the Ellicott City Volunteer Fire Department was authorized to buy its first hand-drawn ladder wagon. Money to pay for the ladder came from subscriptions. 

Also, Jorge Louis Borges was born on this day in 1899. Read his 1986 New York Times obituary.

 

 


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