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$50K Winners X 2 + Record Oyster Planting + Roller Prom : MD Good News

Two $50,000 Powerball tickets sold in Maryland and roller prom raising money for new rink. Plus 1 billion oysters planted and

In this Nov. 19, 2019 photo, watermen dredge for oysters on the Chesapeake Bay in southern Maryland near Ridge. More than 1.7 billion juvenile oysters have been planted on sanctuary and public oyster fishery sites in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay in 2023.
In this Nov. 19, 2019 photo, watermen dredge for oysters on the Chesapeake Bay in southern Maryland near Ridge. More than 1.7 billion juvenile oysters have been planted on sanctuary and public oyster fishery sites in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay in 2023. (AP Photo/Brian Witte, File)

MARYLAND — Patch reported lots of good news in Maryland, including a big Powerball win, a record set on the Chesapeake Bay, and a roller derby hosting a prom to raise money for a new rink.

Four $50K Powerball Winners In MD As CA Player Grabs $1.76B Jackpot

Maryland missed the jackpot, but 4 people took home big wins from the $1.76 billion Powerball drawing. Here's where those tickets were sold.

Chesapeake Bay Oyster Planting Sets Record In 2023: Gov. Moore

Nearly 2 billion new juvenile oysters have been planted on oyster fishery sites in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay this year, a record.

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Roller Derby Hosts Roller Prom To Fundraise For New Rink

Patuxent Roller Derby hosted a roller prom Oct. 7 to help fundraise for a new rink, celebrate their season's end and recruit new members.

Retired Air Force Analyst Opens Hypnosis Clinic To Help People

A retired Air Force analyst opened Hypnosis Columbia in 2013 to help people get healthier.

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5 MD Businesses Named To Top 100 Private Companies List

Five Prince George's businesses have been named to The Washington Business Journal's Top 100 Private Companies List.

Monday’s Powerball Jackpot Grows To $1.55B: What To Know In MD

Monday's Powerball jackpot is the 3rd-largest in history, but MD players should remember their chances of winning are 1 in 292.2 million.

Next Generation Dunkin' Opens With Celebration Saturday

A Next Generation Dunkin' will celebrate its opening in Edgewood Saturday with a grand opening and free coffee giveaway.

Adoption Fees Waived For Some Dogs At MD Animal Shelter

Montgomery County Animal Services will waive adoption fees Oct. 15-31 for dogs that weigh more than 40 pounds. The shelter is filling up.

'Living The Dream' Award, MLK Contests Open Now For Entries In MD

The "Living the Dream" award and student contest entries are now open for 2024 essay, oratory and poster contests in Howard County.

The Black Barn & Lodge Opens In With Locavore Menu

The Blackwall Barn & Lodge has opened its second Maryland location in downtown Columbia and offers a locavore menu.

$100K In Grants To Support Open Space, Environmental Projects

Grants totaling $100K have been awarded to entities including in Prince George's to help with open space and environmental projects.

2 Artist Exhibits On Display This Fall At MD Gallery

Two artists will have their work on display at the Bernice Kish Gallery, Slayton House, in Howard County this fall.

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