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August 1, 2018

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How Ellicott City's spirits lifted after a devastating flood — in 1972

Wednesday, Aug 1

Retro Howard: Looking back at the Ellicott City Bicentennial of 1972, held in the wake of Hurricane Agnes.

Community watch volunteers offer 'peace of mind' to Ellicott City shop owners

A Catonsville small business owner established a community watch group for Ellicott City shop owners after Main Street reopened on July 20.

Maryland governor: Pennsylvania, New York need to 'take responsibility' for surge of debris in bay

Gov. Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot decried a surge of debris and sediment flowing into bay from upstream states after recent heavy rainstorms.

Maryland's male doctors earn 50 percent more than females, survey finds

A new survey shows a wide pay gap between the state's male and female physicians.

Moving company employees accused of scamming over 900 customers, including dozens in Maryland

The Department of Justice said on Monday that five people had been arrested and accused of scamming more than 900 customers in Maryland and across the United States by moving items onto vehicles and then jacking up their prices. In some cases, they stole customers' items, prosecutors said.

Earle N. Knott, Columbia resident and NSA cryptographer, dies

Earle N. Knott, a retired National Security Agency cryptographer and world traveler, died Saturday from penumonia at Harmony Hall Hospice in Columbia. He was 89.

In wake of trade deadline purge, Orioles veterans contemplate the future

The Orioles now face what could be a long climb back to competitiveness after making five trades over the past two weeks.

Selfies with sunnies: How to take the best photo in Maryland's sunflower fields

The Instagram-worthy sunflower fields in Maryland are blooming. Here are some tips for photographing at some local spots.