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Norwegian company plans to build $320 million salmon farming operation west of Newark
A Norwegian company plans to build a fish-farming operation at the former Bainbridge naval base west of Newark on the western edge of Cecil County, MD. Cecil County's Office of Economic Development announced the project from AquaCon via a social media post. (See below)
Neighbor reported smelling gas night before Maryland house explosion
BEL AIR, Md. (AP) — A neighbor reported smelling gas to a utility company the night before a home exploded in Bel Air, Maryland, killing two people, The Baltimore Sun has reported. Residents near the home have been saying that they smelled gas Saturday night, but the State Fire Marshal’s office stated they had no record of anyone reporting that to either 911 or Baltimore Gas and Electric. One resident,...
Bel Air home near deadly gas explosion demolished; 9 homes deemed unsafe
A Bel Air home near the scene of last week’s deadly natural gas explosion has been demolished because of severe damage, and security has been reinstated at the entrance to the neighborhood after break-ins were reported at damaged homes, according to Harford County officials. Nine homes in the neighborhood — including 2300 Arthurs Woods Drive, where the explosion occurred, and 2302 Arthurs Woods Drive, which was partially destroyed — have been deemed unsafe and uninhabitable by county officials. Demolition of 2302 Arthurs Woods Drive began Monday after the homeowner’s insurance company and the county agreed it should be razed due to severe structural damage, said Harold Boling, deputy director of the county Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits. Owners of the other seven homes deemed unsafe must submit letters of assessment to the county from structural engineers, licensed master electricians and licensed gas fitters before their utilities can be restored.
Algal blooms in parts of Potomac River trigger warning for pet owners
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - Maryland health officials are advising pet owners to keep their animals out of the water along parts of the Potomac River after algal blooms were detected. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says algae mats, described as algae that has the appearance of mats of fine,...
Maryland earns $23 million federal grant for apprenticeship programs
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland will receive nearly $23 million in federal grant money to establish apprenticeship programs across a variety of industries, including health care, technology and transportation.
Maryland State Pest Control Association to host training event for PMPs
The Maryland State Pest Control Association (MSPCA) has created the Business Building Blocks & Connections event to help pest management professionals (PMPs) grow their businesses. The new event, which will take place in Fulton, Md., on Sept. 10, will feature three business-building sessions on sales, customer service and employee engagement.
Since Key Bridge Collapse, Several Ships Have Experienced Trouble in Maryland Waters
The massive ships that regularly sail into Maryland carry cars, cargo, commerce — and a degree of potential calamity. That minute, but real, risk that each vessel presents became horribly apparent March 26, when the 100,000-plus-ton Dali cargo ship decimated the Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six men, after losing power at the most inopportune moment. It was an unprecedented disaster, but a huge ship losing propulsion had happened before, many times, in fact. And in the months since the tragedy, there have been other instances of ships experiencing trouble in Maryland waters.
Maryland 2024 back-to-school guide: Key dates, checklists, resources
Aug. 26 — schools open for grades 1-5, 6 and 9 only. Anne Arundel County Schools Bell Schedule and School Hours. Elementary school students are the first in class each morning, followed by high school students and then middle schools. Hours for all schools can be found here. Anne...
Boys HS Golf: Unionville holds off Oxford
The Unionville boys varsity golf team played Oxford Tuesday. The match result was:. Hill Meserve led the way for the Longhorns with a score of even par 36. Unionville’s record goes to 3-0 in the CM-American league. Unionville’s next match is tomorrow at 3:30pm. It is against La Salle...
Marylanders take fight for constitutional amendment on abortion to DNC
Marylanders took their fight to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution to the Democratic National Convention Monday, hosting a fundraiser with Illinois advocates that was expected to raise $70,000 for the effort.
Chester County to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day with a “Night of Light” event
As part of Chester County’s ongoing commitment to tackle the opioid epidemic, the county’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services will recognize International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 31. On this day, the county will be joining communities around the world in encouraging residents, businesses, and organizations to raise awareness of overdose, reduce the stigma surrounding overdoses and drug-related deaths, remember the lives lost to overdoses, and acknowledge the grief felt by families and friends who have lost a loved one.
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