MD Boy Wins National Spelling Bee: Patch PM

Here are the share-worthy stories from Maryland Patches to talk about tonight:

Clarksville Middle Student Among 8 National Spelling Bee Winners

The 13-year-old was one of the "Octochamps" who won in the eight-way tie.

Germantown Native Becomes Yale's First Black Student Body President

It "symbolizes the progress the university has made over the years" and "the journey we still have ahead," he said.

After 2nd Tornado In A Week, Howard County Is Recovering

The two tornadoes were exactly a week apart, one at 3:22 p.m. and the other at 3:34 p.m. Thursday.

Maryland Beach Report: Ocean City, Most Bay Beaches Open

The state's interactive beach map shows the current conditions at beaches around Maryland.

Also Worth A Look Today

• MD Weekend Events: Record Fair, Free Fishing Day, Italian Fest
• 2 Anne Arundel Schools Closed May 31 Following Storms
• Harford Man Hospitalized After Deadly Crash: Sheriff
• 3 Howard County Public Schools Closed On May 31
• $50K In Heroin, Cocaine Seized In Annapolis Drug Raid: Police
• Macroburst Hit Perry Hall: National Weather Service
• 2019 Hurricane Season Safety Tips From Anne Arundel Officials

Across America

• Prince's Bodyguard Deposed In Wrongful Death Case
• 11-Foot Gator Breaks Into Clearwater Home, Heads For The Wine
• Missouri's Last Abortion Clinic Can Remain Open, Judge Rules

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