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The first week of September will mark the seventieth anniversary of the end of segregation at what was then the Poolesville combined K-12 School. Montgomery County School Superintendent Forbes Norris and Poolesville Principal Robert Crawford began their tenures only a year before the 1954 landmark Supreme Court Decision, Brown v Board of Education, which declared segregated schools unconstitutional. Dr. Norris presided over the phased-in implementation of school desegregation in Montgomery County, the first county […]

Your sense of smell is essential to your interaction and connection with your environment. Recent discoveries have posited that loss of the sense of smell may be early signs of Dementia or Parkinson’s Disease. 

If you have noticed a diminishing sense of smell, it is important to share that with your health professional. See an otolaryngologist to rule out underlying physical conditions that may be causing anosmia [aˈnäzmēə] (loss of sense […]

According to USA Today, hundreds of plants are considered toxic to cats and dogs, causing severe vomiting, diarrhea or death without proper veterinary treatment. 

In recent years, lilies ranked as one of the toxins leading to the most cases of cat poisonings, according to Pet Poison Helpline, an animal poison control center. Azaleas, sago palms and oleanders ranked high for dog poisonings. Mildly toxic plants include pothos, known as devil’s […]

Women’s Equality Day is celebrated in the United States on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment (Amendment XIX) to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex. It was first celebrated in 1971, designated by Congress in 1973, and is proclaimed each year by […]

One of the most important things you can do for your children and grandchildren is to be prepared and vote in the general elections on November 3rd. You may have had parents or grandparents who fought in wars to protect and preserve Democracy. Do your part by being an informed voter and take part in our Democracy to ensure its survival! 

It is recommended that you verify your registration before November […]

Your sense of smell gives you a superpower. Without moving a muscle or opening your eyes, it helps you detect danger, store or trigger memories, discern flavors, or get a rush of feel-good chemicals during a meal. You can imagine that losing your sense of smell (a problem doctors call anosmia [aˈnäzmēə]) can be devastating. Millions of people experienced it as a side effect of COVID-19. Other conditions also can lead to […]

Every year, Muslims around the world come together to commemorate one of the most important days in history: the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. This occasion, known as Mawlid al-Nabi, is not merely a cultural tradition but a spiritual reminder of the Messenger of Allah, whose life and teachings continue to guide humanity. The phrase Mawlid al-Nabi translates to “the birth of the Prophet,” and its observance is rooted in gratitude and love for […]

If you have been curious to see the inside of the remodeled Poolesville High School, be sure to RSVP for the official Ribbon Cutting Tour on Friday, August 21 at 12:30pm. (no school that day) 

Guests must RSVP by Wednesday, August 12, to assist staff with planning for seating and refreshments.  Guests can park in the South Lot off West Willard Rd. (Home of the Falcons). 

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The Auto Crimes Enforcing Unit reports that since January 2026, MCPD has arrested over 90 juveniles and 40 adults for car theft. There has been a 20% increase in auto thefts compared to earlier in the year. 

Particularly vulnerable are automobiles with keyless key-fob type entry. The convenience of keyless entry systems has fundamentally changed how people interact with their vehicles, allowing doors to unlock and […]