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Boater charged with operating while impaired

SMITH ISLAND, Md. (AP) — Maryland Natural Resources Police have charged a boat operator who transports children from Smith Island to Crisfield for school with operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol.

Friday, November 6, 2009 9:44 AM CST

Hearing resumes in diocese bankruptcy

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A bankruptcy judge is set to resume a hearing on a request by the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington to stop alleged victims of priest sex abuse from proceeding with lawsuits against its parishes.

Friday, November 6, 2009 9:44 AM CST

Del. officials planning for rising sea level

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Delaware Planning Coordinator Connie Holland is studying how a rise in sea level would affect the state, particularly property owners.

Friday, November 6, 2009 9:44 AM CST

O'Malley to create commission on small business

CAMBRIDGE, Md. (AP) — Gov. Martin O'Malley says he plans to create Maryland's first commission on small business.

Friday, November 6, 2009 9:44 AM CST

9 students arrested after fight

SALISBURY, Md. (AP) — Authorities say nine students have been charged after a fight in the cafeteria of James M. Bennett High School in Salisbury.

Friday, November 6, 2009 9:44 AM CST

Oxford proffers short-term rental law

OXFORD -- Oxford's Town Council sent a short-term rental ordinance the second draft in about five months to the planning commission after its Tuesday meeting.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 2:10 PM CST

Project looks at cryogenic freezing of crabs

FISHING CREEK -- Cryogenic processing on a smaller scale is among the projects resulting from the $15 million Maryland has received in federal blue crab disaster funds during the past two seasons. The federal funds followed continuing restrictions on blue crab harvesting established by the states of Maryland and Virginia.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 2:10 PM CST

QA officials mark opening of mental health clinic

CENTREVILLE -- Queen Anne's County and state officials came to the Crossroads Community building on Banjo Lane last Tuesday to mark the opening of a new mental health outpatient clinic.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 2:10 PM CST

Talbot plans H1N1 clinic for younger children

EASTON -- The Talbot County Health Department has received enough flu shots to conduct its first H1N1 clinic for children this Friday.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 2:10 PM CST

Kent health officer gives an update on swine flu

CHESTERTOWN -- Dr. Leland Spencer, county health officer, gave Commissioners Roy Crow, William Pickrum and Ron Fithian a swine flu update on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 2:10 PM CST

Search continues in Bay for possible missing kayaker

STEVENSVILLE -- A search continued Wednesday for a possible missing kayaker in the Chesapeake Bay, south of the Bay Bridge near Annapolis.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 2:10 PM CST

Del. speeding campaign leads to 6,322 tickets

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware's four-month campaign against speeding produced 6,322 citations.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 11:56 AM CST

Deaf school student claims he was anally assaulted

FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — A 16-year-old student at the Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick has told police he was held down by fellow students who shoved items up his rectum in the dormitory where they lived.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 11:56 AM CST

Grant to aid those seeking New Castle County homes

NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) — A U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant has been awarded to New Castle County to help residents keep their homes.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 11:56 AM CST

Police: Off-duty Baltimore officer stabbed at bar

BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore police say an off-duty officer has been stabbed in the neck and back during an altercation at a bar in unincorporated Baltimore County.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 11:56 AM CST

Poll shows O'Malley prospects in 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new poll from a Washington research group says Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley could face challenges when he seeks re-election next year.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 11:56 AM CST

Benefits for Md. fire cadet's children denied

BALTIMORE (AP) — Federal officials have denied benefits for the children of a Baltimore firefighter killed in a highly criticized training accident, saying city fire officials did not submit required paperwork.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 11:56 AM CST

Md. Stadium Authority to study soccer stadium plan

BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore's minor-league outdoor soccer club has proposed a 7,000-seat soccer stadium near M&T Bank Stadium. And the Maryland Stadium Authority agreed Tuesday to study the $30 million proposal's potential.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 11:46 AM CST

Baltimore jury awards $2.5M in lead paint case

BALTIMORE (AP) — A Baltimore brother and sister have been awarded $2.5 million in a lead paint case.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 11:46 AM CST

Md. buys $1 million in security equipment

TOWSON, Md. (AP) — Maryland's corrections officials have bought about $1.2 million in new security equipment.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 11:46 AM CST

Only 1 in 4 Del. students get swine flu vaccine

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — State health officials say few students received swine flu vaccines on the first day they were available at schools.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 11:46 AM CST

Man badly burned in Frederick gas station fire

FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — The Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office says it is investigating a fire at a Frederick gas station in which a man was badly burned.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 11:46 AM CST

Black & Decker CEO gives up severance package

BALTIMORE (AP) — The CEO of Black & Decker Corp. is passing up a $20.5 million severance package as the company merges with tool maker Stanley Works.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 11:46 AM CST

Prince George's OKs speed cameras

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — The Prince George's County Council has approved a law to install speed cameras in 50 school zones.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 11:46 AM CST

Port officials say cruise traffic up in Baltimore

BALTIMORE (AP) — Officials at the Port of Baltimore say cruise ship traffic is up this year.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 11:46 AM CST
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