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$280 Fine For Killing 2 Officers: Patch PM

Water rescues surge | Poisonous snake bite reported | Action required to uphold OC's topless ban | Maryland's most googled health condition.

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No Charges In I-270 Crash That Killed Fire Marshal, FBI Agent

"I can't even imagine what their reactions would be if they only knew that this would be the punishment – a $280 fine for their deaths," the FBI agent's widow reportedly said.

Rescues Surge On Eastern Shore Due To Rip Currents

Tropical Storm Chris stalled off the Carolina coast but is still leaving an impression on area beaches.

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Ocean City Topless Ban Fought By Women Awaits Judge's Ruling

The city must convince a judge by July 27 to permit the ban on topless women.

Trump Taps Maryland Man For Supreme Court Seat

Judge Brett Kavanaugh grew up in Maryland, and his wife is a town manager.

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Photo from the funeral for Deputy Chief Fire Marshal Sander Cohen's funeral via Pete Piringer.

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