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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is reporting an almost identical harvest compared to the last year for the deer firearm season opener. the department says despite below-normal temperatures, hunters and junior hunters contributed to managing the deer population.

The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation is asking its customers to voluntarily reduce their electric use today due to the higher temperatures and increasing energy demand.

Surface high pressure will dominate the region through Saturday, bringing sunny and dry conditions with comfortable temperatures. Highs will be in the 70s on Friday and near 80 degrees on Saturday, with pleasant dew points in the 40s. Clear skies and light winds will lead to cool overnight lows in the low to mid-50s. A more unsettled pattern may return by late Sunday into the next week.