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The Washington County Sheriff's Office, on Feb. 2, 2026, was evacuated after bomb threat that led to an investigation. (USA TODAY NETWORK)
Feb 11, 2026

Baltimore man charged in bomb threat against courthouse, judge

A Baltimore man faces charges related to a Feb. 2 bomb threat that resulted in Washington County Circuit Court being evacuated.

Jan 31, 2018

State Fire Marshal: 38 grenades found along road in Maryland

Maryland officials say more than three dozen military grenades have been found by a person collecting recyclables near a road.

Oct 21, 2016

Manager charged in arson of Md. auto body shop

STEVENSVILLE — Authorities say the shop manager at an auto body repair business in Queen Anne’s County has been charged with setting a fire that destroyed one car and damaged […]

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President Donald Trump gives a speech during the State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn on day two of the state visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on April 28, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Chris Jackson/Pool via REUTERS)

Blind contractors win lawsuit against Trump administration in MD court

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MD Republicans sue Moore, elections officials over redistricting ballot question

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Judge rejects settlement plans by both Baltimore Archdiocese, abuse survivors

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Montgomery County officials mourn death of former MD Sen. Karen Montgomery

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Baltimore jury awards $1M after incarcerated man injured in state van ride

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