Backyard Bear Seen On Home Surveillance Cam: Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from Maryland Patches on Thursday, May 18, include a backyard bear sighting and delicious new offerings at a regional shopping attraction. Also, a second driver has died after Wednesday's wrong-way crash near the Bay Bridge and an off-duty officer was shot answering the front door at his home.

"Cecil the Bear" was spotted on a resident's home surveillance camera in Cecil County. A local deputy reportedly advised neighbors on the social media site NextDoor: "DO NOT SHOOT HIM." Do you know what to do if you see a bear? We've got tips: Bear Sighted In Port Deposit.

A Cape St. Clair man died Wednesday when his SUV was hit head-on by a Salisbury woman driving the wrong way on US 50; she died at the scene, and her baby was airlifted for treatment: 2nd Driver Dies In Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Mother.

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Under Armour Factory House, kate spade new york and the Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store are coming to Arundel Mills. The food pavilion will also be redesigned to include a gourmet burger restaurant with craft beer and wine: Arundel Mills To Add Maryland's First Zinburger, Expand Food Pavilion.

A 50-year-old Baltimore City police officer was off duty and answering a knock at his front door when — before he could open it — he was shot, police said. Authorities did not want to disclose the address due to safety concerns: Baltimore Policeman Shot At Home In Baltimore County.

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