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Latest Featured Stories

Victorian Chautauqua

Victorian Chautauqua

Mountain Lake Park was founded in 1881 along the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad as one of the nation’s early Chautauqua resorts, drawing thousands of Victorian-era visitors each summer for education, culture, and recreation. The Victorian Chautauqua was established in...

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What’s In a Name?

What’s In a Name?

Ever wonder how Garrett County towns were named? No? Why not? Work with me here. Most town names seem pretty straightforward, while others might leave you scratching your head. All that mattered was that the name made sense at the time. The fact that these names are...

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July 2026 Issue

July 2026 Issue

Dear Friends, Thank you for picking up The Lakefront Magazine and for supporting the local businesses, attractions, and organizations that make this community such a special place. Whether you’ve been reading us for years or this is your first issue, I’m so glad...

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