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There was plenty of news across Maryland on Thursday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• First Female Bus Operator Crowned Champion Of 'Bus Roadeo' Competition
• Maryland Lawmaker Joins Fight To Suspend Opioid Shipments
• What To Do In Maryland This Weekend: Chris Rock Tour, FrightFest, Race For Every Child

6 Things To Know About Maryland Shooting Suspect

The Maryland man accused of shooting six people Wednesday, three of them fatally, liked peach mango tea. Radee Labeeb Prince, 37, used to stop in daily at Island Spice on Emmorton Park Road for his peach mango tea, according to a server at the Jamaican restaurant.

• Victims Identified In Edgewood Mass Shooting: Harford County Sheriff
• Vehicle Of Edgewood Mass Shooting Suspect Found: Police
• Employer In Harford County Mass Shooting Offers Condolences

Flu Warning: First 2017 Cases Confirmed in Maryland

Flu season has arrived, say Maryland health officials, who report that three confirmed cases of the type A (H3) flu were diagnosed in the Baltimore area. All three patients were adults; one of the patients was hospitalized, but has since been released.

Bowie Resident Holds Haunted House To Benefit Local Food Pantry

A Bowie resident who annually turns his front yard into a haunted house will once again open his doors for two weekends of spooky, ghoulish fun. Residents are encouraged to bring canned goods or cash donations for the Bowie Food Pantry to gain entry to the attraction.

Guidance Counselor Sexually Assaults 2 Women He Met On Tinder: Police

A guidance counselor at Albert Einstein High School in Kensington has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two women he met via the social media dating app Tinder in two unrelated incidents, Montgomery County Police said.

Budweiser Clydesdales To Headline Military Bowl Parade

For the fifth year, the Budweiser Clydesdales will be featured in the Military Bowl Parade to kick off gameday festivities in Annapolis before the 10th anniversary game on Dec. 28.

Orionid Meteor Shower 2017: Peak Dates, Live Stream, What Maryland Can See Right Now

The Orionid meteor shower doesn’t peak until Oct. 20-22, but observant skywatchers may already see a few meteors streaking across the sky from the annual show.

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