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A voting sign is displayed at Metropolitan Library during the Georgia Midterm Primary Election in Atlanta on May 19, 2026. (REUTERS/Alyssa Pointer)
Jul 14, 2026

No recount in tight primary for Carroll County state’s attorney

There won’t be a recount in the Republican primary for Carroll County state’s attorney, which was decided by just 176 votes.

Electrical transmission towers, poles and lines are shown in California on Aug. 7, 2025. (REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo)
Jul 13, 2026

‘Try me again’: Carroll County woman sanctioned for blocking Piedmont power line surveyors

A judge held a Carroll County horse farm owner in contempt after finding that she obstructed agents who were conducting surveys for the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project power line.

Ellie Victorina, ridden by Grant Whitacre, leads the pack in the second race of the day on Oct. 1, 2023, at Laurel Park. (Angel Gingras/Capital News Service)
Jul 1, 2026

Laurel Park horse training facility purchase approved by MD board

The Maryland Board of Public Works approved the $48.5 million purchase of Laurel Race Track to be used as a year-round thoroughbred horse training facility.

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Jun 24, 2026

GOP primary for Carroll state’s attorney too close to call

The Republican primary for Carroll County state’s attorney is too close to call, with George Psoras leading Allan Culver by less than 200 votes Wednesday afternoon.

In the Baltimore Register of Wills Democratic primary race, Shanai Dunmore, right, is challenging incumbent Belinda Conaway, left.
Jun 24, 2026

Register of wills primaries: Most incumbents prevail; frontrunners emerge in PG County

Maryland's incumbent registers of wills largely either won or held powerful leads in their Tuesday primary races, with some exceptions.

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Jun 18, 2026

Prince George’s has most expensive state’s attorney primary in MD

There are five contested primary elections for state’s attorney in Maryland, but Prince George’s County is home to the most expensive.

Maryland farmers are expressing concerns over plans to construct 70 miles of power lines that would traverse Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick counties. (Nathan Schwartz/Capital News Service screengrab)
Jun 16, 2026

Piedmont power line sparks preliminary eminent domain questions

A planned high-voltage power line that would run 67 miles through Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick counties has put the concept of eminent domain in Maryland headlines.

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Jun 5, 2026

Caroline R. Sherman | McDaniel College

Caroline R. Sherman has been selected as provost at McDaniel College and will join McDaniel effective July 1.

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Jun 2, 2026

LifeBridge Health names new Carroll Hospital president, COO

LifeBridge Health has selected a seasoned healthcare executive as Carroll Hospital’s next president and chief operating officer. 

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May 28, 2026

MD seeks federal aid for farmers for ‘catastrophic damage’ to crops in April freeze

Gov. Wes Moore petitioned the USDA for a disaster declaration for Maryland farmers after an early-season freeze in April caused “devastating” crop losses.

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May 12, 2026

Moore signs bills on storm infrastructure, energy, rap lyrics

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed bills to improve storm drain safety, reduce utility costs, and make rap lyrics inadmissible in most criminal and juvenile court proceedings.

Ellie Victorina, ridden by Grant Whitacre, leads the pack in the second race of the day on Oct. 1, 2023, at Laurel Park. (Angel Gingras/Capital News Service)
May 8, 2026

MD legislative panel presses pause on Laurel Park purchase

A legislative panel is delaying the proposed purchase of Laurel Park by the Maryland Stadium Authority, asking for a cost-benefit review of the $48.5 million deal.