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From photos of area Christmas parades, how to get Military Bowl tickets, and wreaths for fallen officers, plus how to find money the state owes you, the newest blue ribbon schools and a rare fish caught in Maryland waters, 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:

• Eastport Lights Parade Loses Best In US Title, Still Top Five
• Wreaths For Fallen Heroes To Memorialize Lost Officers
• Laurel Lottery Player Is Maryland's New Millionaire
• Does Maryland Owe You Money? Find Out Here
• Bel Air Fisherman Reels In Second Opah: Report
• Mayor's Christmas Parade Packs Hampden: PHOTOS
• Bel Air 2017 Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting: WATCH
• White Marsh Christmas Parade 2017
• Towson Lights Holiday Tree, Kicks Off WinterFest
• Havre de Grace Christmas Parade 2017: PHOTOS
• Most Popular Christmas Candy In Maryland
• Field Trips Reinstated To Baltimore City: Carroll County Schools
• Bel Air Retailer Sells $30K Lottery Ticket
• Christmas 2017: Silver Spring Holiday Event Guide
• When To See Santa On Bel Air Fire Truck
• Buckley Sworn In As 137th Mayor of Annapolis
• Naval Academy Vs Virginia In Military Bowl: Date, TV, Hotels
• Horse Sense Helps Glen Burnie Man Win $21K
• West Towson Named Maryland Blue Ribbon School
• Two Merriweather Welcomes Pearson Learning
• Fallston Middle Named Maryland Blue Ribbon School
• Waterloo Named Maryland Blue Ribbon School
• Rapper Travels 1,000 Miles To Meet Words With Friends Opponent
• Hans Riemer Elected As Montgomery County Council President
• Rockville Elementary School Named Maryland Blue Ribbon School
• Bethesda Elementary School Named Maryland Blue Ribbon School
• Tina Frost, Las Vegas Shooting Victim, Leaves Hospital For Rehab
• Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2017 For Amazon, Postal Service, UPS
• Best Burger Battle Set For Military Bowl Tailgating
• Food Drive Part Of Holiday Open House At Annapolis City Hall
• Montgomery Blair Student Wins $100K In Siemens Competition
• Free Holiday Lyft Rides To Prevent DUI In Silver Spring
• Dave & Buster's Now Open In White Marsh Mall
• HHS/HdG Middle School Contracts Get Green LightCan't-Miss Holiday Events In Montgomery County
• Bel Air Christmas Light Display Features Towering Addition
• Harford County Names New Health Officer
• Army-Navy Ball Run Leaves Annapolis, Faces Winter Weather
• Police Hold 'Santa Escort Ride' To Benefit Children's Inn At NIH
• Towson To Be Sprinkled With Fire Pits, Ice Sculptures
• Delegate Eric Bromwell Chosen for National Opioid Program

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Photo of Bel Air Christmas parade by Patch Editor Elizabeth Janney.