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Worcester County cancels burn ban
Worcester County has canceled a burn ban that has been in effect since the first week in July.
Fort Detrick has no plans for contamination warnings
The chief environmental officer at Fort Detrick says the Army has no plans to post signs warning of potential chemical contamination in surface water.
Summer: The most dangerous time of the year for teen drivers
To help cope with their grief, Ashley Eyler's family members made a list of things they were thankful for after her death last summer
Flying Dog bash marks life of godfather of 'gonzo'
On Saturday, about 900 fans of craft beer, live music, hip food cart fare and the brilliant and cutting work of the late Hunter S. Thompson joined together at Flying Dog Brewery for Gonzofest 2012, a brewery representative said.
Frederick delays red-light camera extension
Frederick officials have put the brakes on renewing a contract for red-light cameras in the city.
Thurmont man gets 4 years in prison for ax attack
A Thurmont man has been sentenced to four years in prison for his involvement in the attack of an employee with a medieval-style ax and a drug operation.
Signed in: Coaches learn sign language to help young swimmers
The Spring Ridge Sharks swim team is different than most swim teams. The coaches learned sign language to help the five deaf swimmers on the team.
Cyclist's team races cross-country for wounded vets
That rushing sound is the wind slicing past Air Force Maj Jim Weinstein's helmet
Evidence enough to arrest deputy on sex charge
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office had reason to arrest a school resource officer accused of having sex with a student in 2011, a judge decided Tuesday
400 acres of Thurmont land sold
The sale of more than 400 acres in Thursday was approved Tuesday night by town officials.
Frederick to use gun to scare away birds
Frederick officials will use a bird gun to scare the animals from the Split Rail Court area.
Acting on complaint, Frederick shoos birds
Frederick activated its bird-scare program this week on a quiet tree- lined street in the Hillcrest area that reportedly has a bird problem.
Clean energy jobs growing
"I think people are becoming more and more educated to the benefits of building a more green, energy-efficient home," said Mark Lancaster, owner of Middletown-based Lancaster Craftsmen Builders.
MARC makes schedule changes on Brunswick Line
Starting Monday, MARC Brunswick Line passengers will have to adjust their routines. Some trains will leave earlier than in the past.
Frederick County jail installing solar panels
A jail in Maryland's Frederick County is installing solar panels that will be used to heat water for the facility.
Wandering tortoise back with Md. owner
A wandering African tortoise is back with its owner in Maryland after a nine-day, two-state odyssey.
Md. man seeks retrial in wife's 1992 murder
A Walkersville man serving a life sentence for his wife's murder is seeking a new trial in what would be his fourth go-round in the courts.
Study favors downtown Frederick, Md., hotel plan
A state-funded study concludes that conditions are favorable for a proposed hotel and conference center in downtown Frederick.
Frederick cracks down on skateboarders, trick cyclists
Frederick now prohibits skateboards in downtown and along the Carroll Creek Park. Violators could be fined.
Flying Dog could get stuck with graffiti bill
Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick could owe the city money for cleanup costs after city workers on Tuesday washed away graffiti logos sprayed on sidewalks by the brewery two weeks ago, according to the Frederick Police Department.
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