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Innovation & New Ownership at Spectrum Design Services
In small cities like Frostburg, we value our small businesses and the owners who dedicate their lives to providing unique products and services to our communities. But what happens when the small business owner retires? While Frostburg is fortunate to have several...
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2nd Annual Pig Out in the Park – August 17, 2019
Join FrostburgFirst for a fun-filled day of live music, a beer tent, a pie-eating contest, family-friendly activities, local artist and food vendors, and a backyard BBQ competition! The 2nd Annual Pig Out in the Park: Backyard BBQ Bash is on Saturday, August 17, 2019...
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State of Main Street – A Note from the Main Street Manager
FrostburgFirst has passed an eventful year! From new hires and organizational changes to milestone events in downtown Frostburg, including the Main Street Fire, signature events like Pig Out in the Park and Arts Walk, and the Arts & Entertainment District Re-designation, we have been overwhelmed with community support and revitalized dedication to making Frostburg a thriving arts, cultural, and business community in the midst of Appalachian beauty.
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A FrostburgFirst Business Spotlight: Mountain City Cabinets – Custom Craftsmanship
John Martin has been a trusted local manufacturer of custom cabinets and countertops for kitchen and bath for 27 years. A Frostburg native born in the old Miners Hospital, John spent 26 years in the Navy before retiring and settling back in Frostburg. ...
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A FrostburgFirst Business Spotlight: Charlie’s Motel & The Hurry Back Tavern – Homelike Hospitality
Originally opened in the 1950s, Charlie’s Motel has been a consistent presence on Main Street for nearly 70 years. The motel, at 220 West Main Street, was purchased by Garret County native John Steele 35 years ago, and his experience and dedication to customer...
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A FrostburgFirst Business Spotlight: The Law Office of Jayci Shaw Duncan – Personalized Service You Can Bank On
The Law Office of Jayci Shaw Duncan celebrates its 4th anniversary this month, after opening in Frostburg on June 1st, 2015! While it is a relatively new presence in Downtown Frostburg, Jayci has been practicing law in Western Maryland for over 20 years. After two...
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A FrostburgFirst Business Spotlight: B & B Country Meats: World-Renowned Products – Small Town Service
In the age of self-checkout, it's refreshing to take a step back in time and stop in B & B Country Meats for quality locally butchered meat, deli products, homemade desserts, and grocery staples with a personal touch. Located just outside of the central business...
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A FrostburgFirst Business Spotlight: Curtis & Grammy Kind Kids – Inspiring Kids with Kindness
Curtis & Grammy Kind Kids began in 2004 when business owner Ella Holly began writing children’s books for her grandson Curtis. They lived far away from each other, and she hoped to connect with him by making him the lead in her stories about a little boy and his...
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A FrostburgFirst Business Spotlight: Carter & Roque Real Estate-Making Mountain Maryland Feel Like Home
Are you looking for a new home? Wondering how much yours is worth? Or are you hoping to move to a city where there’s a small town feel and mountain air? Make Carter & Roque Real Estate your first call. Carter & Roque is a full-service real estate and appraisal...
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A FrostburgFirst Business Spotlight: Princess Restaurant – 80 Years of Sweets & Service
“I am sure when my grandfather started [the Princess Restaurant] he didn’t anticipate 80 years,” owner Lauren Pappas stated when reflecting on the long history of the local landmark. The Princess has been at the same location and run by the same family since it opened...
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