Waterspout Damages Bayside Town + Sisters Die In House Fire: MD Top News

MARYLAND — A waterspout hit an island in the Chesapeake Bay, and two sisters died in a fire. Other top stories covered a candidate scandal, racially motivated graffiti, Bay Bridge traffic and more.

Here are the biggest stories of the week:

Smith Island Waterspout Reaches Land, Damages Buildings: Watch

A waterspout came ashore near Rhodes Point on Smith Island, damaging homes and scattering debris. A GoFundMe has been set up to rebuild.

2 Sisters Who Graduated From Holton-Arms Killed In Vacation House Fire

Two sisters from Potomac, graduates of Holton-Arms School in Bethesda, were killed in a fire Wednesday at a vacation home on Long Island.

MD Attorney General Candidate Hosted 9/11 Conspiracy Radio Shows

Michael Peroutka, the GOP nominee for MD attorney general, suggested the 9/11 attacks were an inside job. Gov. Hogan called him disgusting.

Racially Motivated Graffiti Defaces Gambrills Church Again: Police

A Gambrills church was again vandalized with racially motivated graffiti, police said. The suspect has a warrant out for his arrest.

Bay Bridge Traffic Relief: Temporary Traffic Light Comes To Ramp

In a Bay Bridge congestion study, a temporary traffic light was installed on a ramp onto Route 50. Crews hope this will improve traffic flow.

Hitler's Watch Sold For $1.1M At MD Auction, Critics Condemn Sale

A gold watch given to Adolph Hitler was sold for $1.1M at a Maryland auction house. Jewish leaders condemned the sale as an "abhorrence."

Beloved Doctor In Anne Arundel County Dies At 84: Obituary

A beloved doctor from Anne Arundel County died recently, an obituary said. The 84-year-old served thousands of kids over his 35-year career.

Unlicensed Businesses Are Operating At Lothian Mine, Residents Allege

Unlicensed businesses are operating at a Lothian mine, residents alleged. A group of Anne Arundel County activists is taking the company to court.

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Police And Fire

• MD Squeegee Worker, 15, Faces Adult Trial In Man's Death: Report
• Family Shocked By Sentence For 12-Year-Old Who Murdered 13-Year-Old
• Woman's Body Found In Water Near Annapolis, Victim Was From Chevy Chase: Reports
• 18-Year-Old Shoots Friend, 16, Faces Manslaughter Charges
• $10K Reward Offered In Fatal Shooting Of Silver Spring Man: Police
• Man Fatally Shot In Temple Hills: Prince George's County Police

School Calendars

• MCPS 2022-23 School Calendar
• PGCPS 2022-23 School Calendar
• AACPS 2022-23 School Calendar
• HCPSS 2022-23 School Calendar

Community

• $10.7M Road Project Begins, Calls For Lane Closures In HoCo
• Sunscreen Sold In MD Recalled Over Possible Cancer-Causing Chemical

Monkeypox

• Monkeypox Cases Climb In MD As Testing, Vaccinations Limited: Hogan
• Monkeypox Vaccine Online Preregistration Survey Open To MOCO Residents

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