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Nick's Law, a stricter penalty for impaired boaters, in place ahead of Fourth of July
BALTIMORE - Punishment for operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the state of Maryland comes with a new penalty, if convicted.'Nick's Law', which went into effect this week, aims to strengthen state boating legislation.The new law is named after Nick Barton, a 21-year-old Anne Arundel County college lacrosse player, who died in a boating crash in June 2022 along the West River near Parrish Creek.The boat operator, Shayne Smith, was sentenced to 10 years in jail, all but 18 months suspended, for negligent manslaughter, along with five years of supervised probation.According to court documents, Smith...
Going where they get a bang for their bucks: Marylanders cross border for holiday fireworks
Such is the reality ahead of Independence Day: Marylanders crossing the border to purchase fireworks that are illegal in their home state. The post Going where they get a bang for their bucks: Marylanders cross border for holiday fireworks appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland's Wes Moore stands by Biden as governors visit White House
BALTIMORE -- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore joined several Democratic governors at the White House on Wednesday to meet with President Joe Biden over concerns in the aftermath of last week's shaky debate.Moore told reporters that he will continue to stand by the president, who is challenging Donald Trump on the November ballot.Biden made it clear on Wednesday that he will remain in the presidential race despite receiving backlash and concern over the June 27 debate."We were also honest about the fact that as the president continued to tell us and show us that he was all in, we said that...
Dorchester County Council makes appointments to vacant Board of Education seats
The Dorchester County Council has appointed two county residents to fill Board of Education vacancies created by the recent resignations of Board President Mike Diaz and Board Vice President Susan Morgan. Both appointees will assume their new roles immediately. The council appointed Brandy Dawson Cumberland to fill the District 1 vacancy left by Diaz. Cumberland...
Five Young Girls Flip Golf Cart In Mechanicsville Leaving One Injured
MECHANICSVILLE, Md. – On July 4, 2024, at approximately 5:55 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to a golf cart crash on Hidden Pond Court near Cedar Grove Street. Upon arrival, crews found a golf cart flipped over with multiple occupants injured and conscious. EMS evaluated three of the...
Dozens of teams from across the country to compete in Maryland kickball tournament this weekend
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — The variety of viewing possibilities on streaming platforms for sports fans seems never-ending, even for a game some may not have thought of in years. With the Orioles on the road this weekend, sports fans can head to Liberty Sports Park, in Upper Marlboro, for a blast from the past: kickball.
Health advocates warn of fireworks trigger concerns
MARYLAND – Independence Day is just a day away and many people are stocking up on those fireworks. It may be good vibes for some, but that’s not the case for everybody. “All the bright lights, loud booms, if you’re close enough to the fireworks you can even feel some shockwaves,” said CEO Ian Bolland, of Mind Map Wellness.
Unlike Maryland, Delaware has made upgraded bridge pier protection a reality
After the 116,851-ton container ship Dali slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, collapsing it into the Patapsco River, an alarming fact became widely known: The structures designed to protect it from ship strikes installed half a century ago were no match for the huge vessels plying the waters today.
Child critically hurt after Fourth of July triple shooting in Prince George’s County
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Police in Prince George’s County are continuing to investigate a triple shooting that broke out at an annual Marlow Heights Fourth of July block party on Thursday night. Just before 8 p.m., dozens of people were gathered in the 4500 block of Akron Street for a Fourth […]
Hogan calls on Alsobrooks to disavow Maryland tax, fee increases
Former Republican Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who is running for Senate, has written a letter calling on his opponent, Angela Alsobrooks (D), to disavow recent tax and fee increases in the state. The letter, first reported by the Washington Examiner, calls on Alsobrooks to reverse her support and “stand with your constituents by joining with…
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester turns 30
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester was decked out in red, white, and blue to celebrate birthday number thirty, Thursday, July 4, 2024. At Long Wharf in Cambridge, the iconic living history vessel was toasted with eloquent words, cake, skipjack cookies, and the traditional bottle of champagne over the bow.
Shooting Investigation Results In Three Arrests, Fireworks Bust In Charles County, Sheriff Says
In June, the sheriff's office launched an investigation into the shooting on Argyle Avenue in Waldorf when the suspects purposely shot several rounds at a house, grazing a woman who was inside. According to investigators, the shooting was the result of a disagreement regarding a stolen cell phone. On Thursday,...
Dorchester council introduces charter amendment resolutions
CAMBRIDGE — The Dorchester County Council has introduced eight resolutions that could ultimately result in changes to the county charter if the resolutions are passed and county residents vote for the changes in November. On March 5, the Dorchester County Charter Review Committee gave a presentation on its recommended changes to the county charter. Later that month, the council held an open comment period for residents to comment on the recommended changes. ...
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