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Here are some of the week's top headlines on Maryland Patches:

Maryland Cicada Invasion 2017: Avoid Getting Peed On This Summer
While "cicada rain" won't hurt anyone, experts have tips to keep outdoor lovers from receiving a shower as the insects let loose from their perches.

Bomb Squad Called To Royal Farms For 'Elf On The Shelf'
A bomb squad robot was summoned to investigate a questionable package at Royal Farms.

Maryland Senator Indicted In Bribery Case
A state senator is accused of accepting bribes during his time as a delegate in exchange for conducting business deals with a developer.

The Top Misspelled Word In Maryland Is...
Google compiled a list of what word each state struggles with the most.

HoCo Speller Competes In National Bee
The 11-year-old said he admires Ravens kicker Justin Tucker for his accuracy, and the NFL star tweeted Thursday night that he was rooting for the Howard County speller in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

• Maryland Port Administration Prepares For Bigger Ships and Containers
• Appeal Of Adnan Syed Returns To Court
• Mosquito Spraying Begins As Maryland Battles Zika Virus
• Maryland Locations Included In Chipotle Data Leak

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• Takoma Park Mayor Reaffirms Commitment To Paris Agreement
• Barnes & Noble Sets Closing Date In Towson
• Couple's Shooting Deaths In Shady Side Likely Murders: Police
• Truck With Confederate Flag Linked To Potential Hate Crime In Harford: Police
• Heroin Trafficker From Pasadena Sentenced To Prison
• Woman Rear-Ended On I-95, Robbed After Leaving Casino: Police
• Body In Driveway Prompts Homicide Investigation
• Officer Hit By Carjacked SUV, 2 Teens In Custody: Baltimore Police
• Union Craft Brewing, Earth Treks To Expand In Hampden Area
• Burglars Try To Drive Into T-Mobile Store: Police
• Dump Truck Hits Man In Harford County: Officials
• Teen ATV Rider Involved in Collision With Train: Report
• 30 Pairs Of Jeans Stolen As Thief Races Out Rockville Store: Police
• $1K Fine, Hot Car Warning For Anne Arundel Pet Owners

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