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Man called ex-girlfriend 1,443 times in 4 days
Melvin Smith, charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of former girlfriend Tranice Richardson last year, made more than 1,400 telephone calls to Richardson in the four days before her death, prosecutors said Monday.
Animal hospital owners defend dog day care, park
The owners of Emmitsburg Veterinary Hospital asked commissioners Monday to reconsider their proposal to create a dog day care and dog park.
Frederick County, Md., teachers voting on contract
The Frederick County Teachers Association is asking its members to vote on a proposed contract that the union opposes.
Maryland School for the Deaf grads ready for new challenges
For the seniors at the Maryland School for the Deaf, it has been a journey taken together
Beloved neighborhood peacock killed in accident
Willie, a peacock that lived in Lake Linganore for as many as 14 years, was hit by a car and died Thursday evening
Police release new sketch of '82 homicide victim
The Frederick Police Department on Friday released a new digital image of a woman who was found dead in a steamer trunk nearly 30 years ago.
Toilets may trump tech at Urbana, Md., school
Frederick County officials say some money earmarked for school technology improvements may be spent on a more urgent need: more toilets.
Md. mother charged with abuse in infant's death
A Frederick woman is charged with child abuse in the November death of her 3-month-old son.
Md. farmer settles federal financial probe
A Frederick County dairy farm is settling federal accusations that it violated banking laws designed to curtail money laundering.
Blues fest opening in Hagerstown, Md.
The blues are on tap in Hagerstown as the Western Maryland Blues Fest opens for a 17th year.
Fort Detrick incinerators run afoul of Md. regs
Officials at Fort Detrick in Frederick say they're adding filtration equipment to a pair of trash incinerators after the Maryland Department of the Environment alleged violations of their operating permit.
Frederick Co. celebrates 10 years of gravel roads
For Susan Hanson, the gravel roads of Frederick County lead to a slower time and place.
County official sets sights on Md. gov's office
The Republican president of the Frederick County Commissioners says he has formed a fundraising organization for a likely gubernatorial bid.
Dinner, mystery help keep train history alive in Walkersville
It is no mystery how the Walkersville Southern Railroad keeps history alive, but train riders Saturday did get their catered meal with a mysterious twist.
Young announces bid for governor
Blaine Young intends to run for governor.
Wrong-way driver tells police he'd been shot, dies
Police in Baltimore say they pulled over a man for driving the wrong way on a street and that when the man opened the door told police he'd been shot. The man later died.
Bear sightings reported in Emmitsburg
A young black bear wandered into Emmitsburg this week, stopping for a snack before roaming back into the woods
Md. church choir director retiring after 42 years
Gail Slezak, chancel choir director at the Church of the Brethren, is retiring after more than 42 years of service to the church.
Civil War tourism group touts videos by Md. kids
A heritage tourism and educational group is using videos made by some Maryland middle-school students to spotlight the importance of connecting children with history.
Locals praise PlanMaryland clarifications
Frederick County officials are praising clarifications to PlanMaryland, a statewide development plan criticized by many local officials from rural parts of the state.
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