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5-Year-Old Killed | Trump Beheading Threat | Hospitals Hit By Cyberattack: MD Top News

This week's top headlines include a decision on redistricting, a cop accused of child sex abuse and the latest on the cyclospora outbreak.

On the weekend, we review the top stories and headlines from across Maryland. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Severe MD Storms Leave Thousands Without Power, Close Schools

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Thousands of Maryland residents were without power Friday after overnight storms brought down trees and knocked out electrical lines, forcing even some schools to close.

MD Supreme Court Clears Redistricting Measure For November Ballot

Maryland voters will soon get the chance to decide the future of the state's congressional redistricting bid in less than two months.

Anne Arundel County Police Sergeant Facing Child Sex Abuse Charges

A 31-year veteran with the Anne Arundel County Police Department was arrested and is now facing several charges in connection with a child sex abuse case, authorities announced Monday.

Director 'Stepping Down' From PGCPS Position After 10K Kids Without A Bus

After school employees spent the weekend scrambling to assign buses to more than 10,000 students who started the school year last week without transportation, the district let go of its transportation director.

Maryland State Fair Kicks Off Second Weekend: Dates, Tickets, What To Know

The Maryland State Fair kicks off its second weekend Thursday, giving fairgoers five more days to catch rides, fair food, live entertainment, animals, competitions and horse racing.

3 Charged In Eastern Shore Shooting That Killed 5-Year-Old Girl: State Police

Two Dorchester County men have been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a 5-year-old girl, a case Maryland State Police said was connected to another shooting involving two teenagers hours earlier.

Maryland Man Accused Of Threatening To Behead President Trump

A Maryland man is accused of repeatedly threatening President Donald Trump and later targeting U.S. Secret Service agents in a series of Facebook posts, according to prosecutors.

Two Maryland Hospitals Hit By Cyberattack: What To Know

Luminis Health is responding to a cybersecurity incident that has knocked some systems offline, potentially affecting operations and patient services.

Is Lettuce Safe To Eat Again? Latest On Cyclospora Outbreak In MD

This summer's cyclospora outbreak that caused people in Maryland to avoid eating iceberg lettuce appears to be winding down, according to federal health officials.

7 Finalists Named For Maryland Teacher Of The Year

Seven local school system finalists vying for the title of 2027 Maryland Teacher of the Year have been announced.

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