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From the best brunch spots in Maryland to a Havre de Grace duck decoy dynasty featured in a film and the best employers in the state, we've rounded up some good news stories from Maryland’s Patch sites this week.

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Here are this week's good news headlines:

• Annapolis Eatery Among America's Best Brunch Spots: OpenTable
• Montgomery County Eatery Among America's Best Brunch Spots: OpenTable
• 2 Baltimore Eateries Among America's Best Brunch Spots: OpenTable
• 15 Maryland Companies Rank Among America’s Best Employers: Forbes
• HdG Decoy-Making Family Featured In Short Film
• PG County Fireman Named 'National Firefighter of the Year' by American Legion
• Taste The World In Fenton Village: Over 30 Restaurants
• Cravin' Signs Lease In Owings Mills
• Takoma Park Tennis Star Named to USA National Junior Team
• Davis Library To Host Junior CEOs Special Event
• Mother's Day Brunch Spots In Takoma Park Area
• Gourmet Hot Dog Chain 'Dog Haus' Looks To Open In Bethesda
• Centennial Student Wins U.S. Presidential Scholar Award
• Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Offers Voluntary Dues
• Silver Spring School Wins Green Ribbon For Earth-Friendly Efforts
• 2017 Hurricane Season: How Residents Should Prepare
• Dulaney Student Named National Merit Scholar
• Perry Hall Student Named National Merit Scholar
• Dulaney Student Named National Merit Scholar
• Columbia Teacher To Compete On Jeopardy!
• Retiring Football Coach Bob Milloy To Be Honored
• Harford Marks Police Week With Memorial Ceremony, Wall, Ride
• Clarksburg Premium Outlets Unveils Preferred Parking for Expecting Mothers
• Firefighter Recruits Go To Takoma Park Homes, Check Fire Alarms

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