Cities and counties cannot regulate the purchase and sale of individual or “unpackaged” cigars, Maryland’s highest court held Thursday.

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ABERDEEN — A search for live explosives is prompting some changes for workers and visitors to Aberdeen Proving Ground near Aberdeen. The Army installation said Tuesday that the Route 715 gate near the visitor center will be closed Friday nights ...

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FREDERICK — Frederick County officials are asking citizens to weigh in on a proposed ordinance making English the official language of Frederick County government. The proposal is up for a public hearing Tuesday night in Frederick. Board President Blaine Young ...

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OCEAN CITY — Ocean City is considering allowing horseback riding on its beaches to help increase offseason tourism. A proposed ordinance would allow horseback riding from Nov. 1 to March 30 with a $50-per-horse permit. Riding would be allowed from ...

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WALKERSVILLE — A Maryland town is making it harder for groups like the Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church to protest at funerals. The town of Walkersville on Wednesday approved an ordinance that requires demonstrators to stay 1,000 feet away from funerals, ...

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OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Town Council has voted to ban smoking at some parks and playgrounds in town. If the ordinance is signed into law by Mayor Rick Meehan, people found smoking at certain locations would face a ...

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