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 Thursday, Jul 5 Frequent rain and flooding in May and June have helped mosquito populations multiply across Maryland — to three times their normal early summer numbers. The state has increased spraying to limit the public health threat and nuisance. |   | |
| On a day that American freedoms are celebrated, crowds at the Annapolis Independence Day parade reserved their biggest cheers for the freedom of the press. |
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| Browse photos of fireworks from around the Baltimore area on Fourth of July 2018. |
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| Baltimore County Democrats might not learn who their nominee is for county executive until next week, according to elections officials. |
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| Orioles rookie right-hander Yefry Ramírez has manager Buck Showalter's attention after five strong innings without his best pitch working for him in a 4-1 loss to the Phillies on Wednesday. |
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| Orioles shortstop Manny Machado said Wednesday in Philadelphia that he wants to play for a contending team and play shortstop as he was questioned on whether he'd like to play for the host Phillies. |
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| A spokeswoman says Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland is being treated at a Washington hospital for pneumonia but is expected to recover quickly. |
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| Parades across the Baltimore region celebrated the Fourth of July and included politicians including Ben Jealous, U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin and Gov. Larry Hogan's wife, Yumi. |
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| Losers of nine of 10, the Orioles (24-61) remain just off the pace of the worst teams in the last half-century, with no signs that their fortunes will soon change. |
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| Summer’s here! And it’s time to find heat-beating activities. That means a pool. We’ve combed the region for the best pool options — public and private — just for your... |
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| The damage to the home was so extensive that it’s likely to be declared a total loss, said Lt. Michael Mayo, another fire spokesman. Two adults and and one child were displaced from the home. |
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