Sagamore Spirit on Monday introduced its first line of canned craft cocktails in three flavors, developed to showcase the best of Maryland-style rye.
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Read More »August 16, 2021 Comments Off on Sagamore Spirit launches canned craft cocktails
Sagamore Spirit on Monday introduced its first line of canned craft cocktails in three flavors, developed to showcase the best of Maryland-style rye.
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Read More »March 1, 2018 Comments Off on Former Md. delegate convicted of federal bribery charges
A former state delegate was convicted Thursday in federal court of taking bribes in exchange for voting in favor of bills involving liquor sales in Prince George’s County. Michael Vaughn faces a maximum of 45 years in prison. No sentencing date ...
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Read More »December 22, 2015 Comments Off on Franchot report backs end to Montgomery County liquor control
Ending government control of liquor wholesale sales and distribution in Montgomery County would result in a nearly $200 million boost to state revenues, according to a report released by Comptroller Peter Franchot. The estimate is part of an eight-page document ...
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Read More »February 5, 2015 Comments Off on Out of beer? Just have some delivered
Baltimoreans can now get beer — or any other form of alcohol — delivered right to their doorsteps.
Read More »October 27, 2014 Comments Off on Comptroller finds liquor distributor acted properly
The state's largest liquor distributor was not involved in a scheme to fix prices in Worcester County, according to investigators with the Office of the Comptroller.
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Read More »June 1, 2014 Comments Off on Montgomery’s liquor system under fire
An eight-decade old system of liquor control in Montgomery County is drawing criticism and calls for its elimination.
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Read More »December 4, 2013 Comments Off on Judge to rule on new eatery next to Tiki Barge
A Baltimore judge will decide the fate of the Raw Barge Seafood Co., a proposed floating restaurant next to the popular but controversial Tiki Barge in the Harborview community.
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Read More »November 21, 2012 Comments Off on Frederick tavern owner objects to $500 fine
FREDERICK — A Frederick bar owner says the local liquor board is ignoring the fine line between selling and serving booze. Pam Belles tells The Frederick News-Post she’ll fight a $500 fine it imposed Monday on her downtown tavern, The ...
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Read More »November 18, 2012 Comments Off on Liquor tax has slowed growth, industry says
ANNAPOLIS — Representatives from the alcohol industry have told the Maryland Board of Revenue Estimates that the state’s year-old 9 percent sales tax on alcoholic beverages has produced stagnant growth in liquor sales in the past year, while growth in ...
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Read More »November 3, 2011 1 Comment
The lawyer for State Sen. Ulysses Currie, accused of conspiring to accept bribes, says too many people knew about his activities for it to be a case of bribery. Joseph Evans, an attorney for Sen. Ulysses Currie, told jurors in federal ...
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