Seafood Festival Protested + Legal Recreational Marijuana Supported: MD Top News

MARYLAND — Animal rights activists are protesting the Maryland Seafood Festival. Plus, a new poll found that most Marylanders want to legalize recreational marijuana. The same survey suggested that most of the state's likely voters support the Democratic candidate for governor. Other top stories covered politics, sports and education.

Here are the biggest stories of the week:

Animal Rights Group Protesting MD Seafood Festival In Anne Arundel County

An animal rights group is protesting the Maryland Seafood Festival, which is hosted at Sandy Point State Park near Annapolis.

Legal Recreational Marijuana Has Majority Support As MD Nears Referendum: Poll

Should Maryland legalize recreational marijuana? Most voters said yes in a new poll before this fall's referendum.

Moore Leads Cox In MD Governor Race, Hogan Approval High: Goucher Poll

Wes Moore leads the Maryland governor's race, a new poll found. Plus, Gov. Larry Hogan is viewed more favorably than President Joe Biden.

Trump Fundraiser For MD Governor Candidate Dan Cox Set At Mar-A-Lago

Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox, trailing in recent polls, is going to benefit from a $25K fundraiser hosted by Donald Trump.

77-Pound Albacore Caught By Poolesville Man Breaks MD State Record

A Montgomery County man reeled in a 77-pound albacore Tuesday near Ocean City to break the Maryland state record.

Ravens Honor Anne Arundel County Coach As High School Coach Of The Week

The Ravens honored an Anne Arundel County coach as the high school coach of the week. He will now compete for the coach of the year award.

Virtual Classes On Snow Days: Anne Arundel County School Board Votes For Weather Plan, WMAR Says

Students may have virtual classes on snow days in Anne Arundel County, WMAR said. The school board voted for the plan, but there's one more hurdle.

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Transportation

• Several Commuter Trains Canceled In MD As Freight Railcars Clog Tracks
• Road Required By Bel Air Officials Shot Down By Harford School Leaders

Arts And Entertainment

• New Mural In Downtown Annapolis Honors Anne Arundel County Heritage
• Banned Books Week: What Titles Have Been Removed From Some MD Schools?

Weather

• MD Task Force 1 Heads To Puerto Rico For Hurricane Fiona Response
• When Does The 1st Frost Usually Occur In MD: Fall Arrives 2022

Politics

• MD Voter Registration: What You Need To Do
• 2022 Midterm Elections: When, How To Get Absentee Ballots In Maryland
• Flags To Fly At Half-Staff In Honor Of David Harrington, Former Mayor

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