Lost Dog Found, Vet Wins Lotto, New Sports Facility: MD Good News

MARYLAND — A Maryland resident found a dog missing from North Carolina. The pet was flown home safely to its family.

A veteran won $50,000 on a scratch-off. The prize will help him pay his bills and pad his savings.

A squash club will open this fall. The new sports venue will help schools without their own courts.

Nearly a dozen Maryland colleges earned recognition as top institutions. Oktoberfest is approaching quickly. An art exhibit just opened, and a speed-docking competition is coming to town.

Here is this week's good news.

Lost Dog Found In Dundalk Flown Hundreds Of Miles Back Home

Nigel, a recently adopted shelter dog, had been stolen out of his new mom's yard. He was found hundreds of miles away and flown home.

$50K Winning Lotto Ticket Surprises Air Force Veteran

An Air Force veteran who bought a winning lottery ticket from a Catonsville store was surprised when he won $50,000.

Squash Club To Open In Howard County In November

A six-court indoor squash club will open in November in Howard County.

11 MD Colleges Make Princeton Review’s Best List For 2022

The Princeton Review's new list for 2022 was released last week and includes 11 Maryland colleges and universities.

Oktoberfest In Maryland: Guide To 2021 Celebrations

Put on your lederhosen, grab a pretzel and beer stein, and enjoy these Oktoberfest celebrations around Maryland.

Merriweather District Artist-In-Residence Exhibition Unveiled

The Merriweather District Artist-in-Residence exhibition opened to the public Thursday for viewing.

Docking Contest, Shark Exhibit, Free Museum Tickets Offered In MD

Watch a speed docking competition. Learn about sharks at a new exhibit. Attend a museum for free. Here are some nautical events in Maryland.

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Community

• MD Weekend Events: Symphony Orchestra Opening, Monarch Month
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• Harford Health Center In Heart Of Bel Air Focuses On Families
• Preparedness Month Launched In Anne Arundel County

Education

• HoCo Library Branch Renovation Underway, In-Person Classes Resume
• Goucher College: Eight New Members Join Goucher College Board Of Trustees
• Goucher College: Kent Devereaux To Be Inaugurated As Goucher College President
• New Career Link Program To Support Select BCPS Students

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