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Saturday | The Independent

Rabies scare ends without drama

A man sought by health authorities after he took a rabid raccoon to the vet is not at risk of falling ill, Charles County Health Department spokesman Bill Leebel said Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Vaccinations, Health, Waldorf, MD

Fri Feb 10, 2012

The Independent

Sheriff to buy new cruisers

The Charles County Sheriff's Office soon will have 45 new cruisers, following approval by the county commissioners.

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The Independent

On the agenda

Charles County Historic Preservation Commission will hold an open house to let residents meet the members of the commission and learn about their efforts 10 a.m.-noon Feb.

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Related Topix: US National Parks, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, La Plata, MD, Maryland, US Military, US Navy

The Independent

Teens charged with attempted murder

Two Bryans Road teens have been charged with attempted murder after allegedly beating bloody a 77-year-old man with an aluminum baseball bat during a Jan.

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Related Topix: Home Listing, Home

The Independent

New site caters to pets with the finest taste

Staff photo by ERICA MITRANO Barbara Talcott sits next to some of the merchandise offered by her online store, A Cat and Nine Tails.

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Related Topix: La Plata, MD

Thu Feb 09, 2012

Baltimore News

BC-MD--Community Health Grants,130

The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission is awarding $1.1 million to improve access to medical and dental care statewide.

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Related Topix: Montgomery County, MD

Tue Feb 07, 2012

WUSA9.com

Police Looking For Man Who Robbed Waldorf Store

WALDORF, Md. -- Charles County Sheriff's Office detectives want your help identifying a man who robbed a convenience store on Smallwood Drive in Waldorf in November.

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Related Topix: Waldorf, MD

Mon Feb 06, 2012

Patch.com

Where is the Best Place to Grab a Romantic Dinner in St. Charles County?

Welcome to "Chowdown Showdown"-a column aimed at finding the best foodie finds in St.

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Fri Feb 03, 2012

WRC-TV

Students Hospitalized Playing "Pass Out" Game

School principals in Charles County, Maryland spent Friday morning lecturing their students about a game that sent several kids to the hospital.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family

Thu Feb 02, 2012

Fairfax Times

Second man arrested in death of activist found in Fort Washington

A second man has been arrested in the September killing of an Alexandria, Va., community activist whose body was found in a 20-foot well Jan.

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Related Topix: Fort Washington, MD, Waldorf, MD, Oxon-Hill, MD

Examiner.com

Profiles in Black History: Josiah Henson

Josiah Henson was born into slavery on June 15, 1789, in Port Tobacco, Maryland, currently known as Port Tobacco Village in Charles County, Maryland.

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Related Topix: Port Tobacco, MD, Port Tobacco Village, MD, Canada,

WUSA-TV Washington

Police: Home Invasion Suspect Found Hiding Under Bed

WALDORF, Md. -- Charles County Sheriff's officers arrested three people for a home invasion in Waldorf, after two of them fled into the woods and one hid under a bed to hide from authorities.

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Related Topix: Waldorf, MD

Mon Jan 30, 2012

Hometown Annapolis

Police want to control size of raft-ups

Over the last six years, Bumper Bash has grown from a small annual gathering of 20 boats on the Magothy River to a extravagant festival with barges, live music and more than 800 vessels.

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Related Topix: Pasadena, MD, Chesapeake City, MD, Anne Arundel County, MD

Patch.com

Where Are the Best Chicken Wings in St. Charles County?

Welcome to "Chowdown Showdown"-a column aimed at finding the best foodie finds in St.

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Sat Jan 28, 2012

Ocean Pines Independent

Md. women's caucus wants to recognize Tubman

After a failed attempt last year to put a Harriet Tubman statue in Congress' Statuary Hall, the Maryland women's caucus is trying again to get the state native what they feel is her due representation in national history.

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Related Topix: Maryland Government, Maryland, Dorchester County, MD

Thu Jan 26, 2012

Silver Spring Voice

CONGRESS: Maryland Women's Caucus returns with new Tubman legislation

Tagged: bill , Catherine Pugh , Charles Carroll , CNS , CONGRESS , Congress Statuary Hall , Delegate Addie Eckardt , Delegate Carolyn Howard , Delegate Susan Lee , Dorchester County , Harriet Tubman , KELSEY , land , Maryland Women Legislators , MILLER , Senate President Thomas , state , Statuary Hall , Underground Railroad , Women After a failed ... (more)

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Related Topix: Maryland Government, Maryland, Dorchester County, MD, Underground Railroad

Washington Times

Active-adult living: Affordability in Accokeek

The twin elements that often make active-adult communities appealing to retirees and pre-retirees age 55 or older are the abundance of recreational amenities and the low-maintenance lifestyle.

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Related Topix: Accokeek, MD, Waldorf, MD, Mortgage, Personal Finance, Home Listing

Tue Jan 24, 2012

WUSA-TV Washington

Man Wanted For Robbery, Assault In Charles County

WALDORF, Md. -- The Charles County Sheriff's Office wants your help finding a Waldorf man who is wanted for robbery, assault, and theft.

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Related Topix: Waldorf, MD

Mon Jan 23, 2012

Gazette.net

New bus routes gather speed to make parking, drives easier for south county residents

Prince George's officials hope several proposed bus routes and route expansions in south county will ease commutes and parking for residents, and plan to set up a public task force to work on the final approved routes.

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Related Topix: Fort Washington, MD, Oxon-Hill, MD, Camp Springs, MD

Patch.com

Where is the Best Sushi in St. Charles County?

Welcome to "Chowdown Showdown"-a column aimed at finding the best foodie finds in St.

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Related Topix: Thanksgiving, Life, Holidays

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