Man Tortured With Hot Syrup | Horse Rescued From Well | Bay Bridge Changes: MD News

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.

Pasadena Treasurer Admits To Stealing $238K From Youth Sports Club

A woman who handled the finances for a Pasadena youth athletic organization admitted stealing more than $238,000 from the group and submitting a false tax return.

Horse Rescued From Deep Well In Forest Hill

Firefighters mounted a rescue after a horse fell into a deep hole in Forest Hill, leaving only its head above ground. Crews later determined it had fallen through a cover over an old well or underground silo.

Major Chesapeake Bay Bridge Changes Move Closer To Reality After Key Approval

Plans for a multibillion-dollar overhaul of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge advanced after officials obtained final environmental approval for a crossing study.

Former Government Contractor From Silver Spring Pleads Guilty To Espionage

A former federal contractor living in Silver Spring admitted participating in a conspiracy to pass U.S. national defense information to Ethiopia’s government, federal prosecutors said.

Search For Missing 18-Year-Old Boater Continues Near Havre De Grace

Search crews are looking for Mark Everett Coates III, an 18-year-old Havre de Grace resident, after his small aluminum boat was discovered overturned near Garrett Island.

2nd Hospital In Howard County Unlikely: New Report

A second Howard County hospital faces significant obstacles under state requirements, a new report found. The review outlined 65 barriers to accessing medical care and proposed 25 improvements.

Democrat Wins & Question 3: Five Key Takeaways From Maryland’s 2026 Midterms

Democrats retained Maryland’s statewide leadership in Tuesday’s election as voters also weighed congressional redistricting and delivered several notable results in county contests.

Gaithersburg To Track Stop Sign Compliance, No Tickets Issued

Police plan to monitor whether motorists obey stop signs at six Gaithersburg school-zone intersections starting Nov. 9. The study will gather information without issuing citations or warnings.

Annapolis Man Found Guilty Of Repeatedly Attacking Car Passenger With Sledgehammer

A jury convicted a 37-year-old Annapolis resident of attacking a passenger with a sledgehammer inside a vehicle, including a charge of attempted murder.

6 Maryland State Park Projects Bring New Trails, Camping And Bay Access

Maryland is expanding outdoor opportunities through six public lands projects, from mountain camping destinations to Chesapeake Bay waterfronts and properties that preserve the state’s history.

81-Year-Old Tied To Chair, Tortured With Syrup During MD Robbery: Report

An 81-year-old Delaware man escaped from an Elkton home after he was tied to a chair, beaten, threatened with a knife and burned during a robbery, according to reports

Good News

• 12 Ways To Observe Veterans Day 2026 In Maryland: Parades, Ceremonies, Celebrations
• Food, Donations Being Collected For Harford Co. Families This Thanksgiving
• Rockville Named Montgomery County’s First Bird City
• 323 Anglers Participated In Bel Air Fishing Rodeos
• Free Dementia Care Workshop Planned In Reisterstown
• Free Document Shredding Event Saturday In Bowie

Police & Fire

• MD Man Charged After 13-Year-Old MoCo Girl Killed In Langley Park Shooting: Police
• Former Hyattsville Police Officer Sentenced In Minor’s Rape
• Bel Air Police Warn Residents Of $168K Lost In 2 Scams
• 3 Rabid Animals Found In Harford Co. Communities
• 7 Drones Added To HCPD For Emergency Responses
• MoCo Man Identified In Deadly Shooting Near Rockville Town Center

Schools

• Threat Made Against Aberdeen Middle School Unfounded
• Forest Hill School Earns National Recognition
• Towson Marching Band Announces Return To Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade: Report
• Bel Air School Celebrates 30 Years As Enrollment Grows 70%
• Barn Catches On Fire At University Of Maryland Terp Farm

City & Government

• IRS Announces 2027 Tax Changes: What MD Taxpayers Need To Know
• Purple Line Work To Close Silver Spring Road, Intersection In November
• $4M Allocated For Affordable Housing Projects In Howard Co.
• Baltimore Veterans Day Parade To Bring Road Closures Saturday
• Biden-Era Press Secretary Named To Jawando’s MoCo Transition Team
• Road Closures To Impact Drivers In Anne Arundel County This Weekend