Sunday Paper

A police officer in Montgomery County shot and killed a man after reports he had, without provocation, stabbed four people at random on Saturday. The victims included three women — two were stabbed in the neck — and a man, all of whom are expected to survive. (WJZ) 

The federal court for the District of Maryland is warning citizens not to fall for false jury service claims from scam callers. They are impersonating court administrators who claim victims will be hauled off to jail if they don’t pay a fine for missing jury duty. If you get a call claiming to be looking for a fine because of missing jury duty, officials said that call is fraudulent. (WTOP)

A Maryland State Public Defender says the legalization of recreational use of marijuana in Maryland has allowed the opportunity to right the wrongs of many people of color in lower income communities. One big change is the time it takes to expunge previous marijuana related changes. Prior to July 1st, it was ten years before the charges could be expunged. Now, it is three years. (WMDT)

Police are investigating the cause of a major two-car crash in Havre de Grace on Saturday. Three people were transported to area hospitals. (WMAR)

The Worcester County Health Department reported on Friday that a raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Pocomoke. Officials are urging residents to report sick animals and those acting in an unusual manner, as there may be additional rabid animals in the area. (WBOC)

A man was rescued from the Maryland side of the Potomac River Saturday after he was swept downstream while swimming from the Virginia shore. (WBFF)

The Maryland Attorney General’s office says a Baltimore-based contractor allegedly took large deposits from customers for home remodeling without providing the services paid for. (WJZ)

Maryland’s Most Wanted…

Legislation introduced in Congress this week would ban cancer-causing chemicals from the protective gear worn by firefighters. The proposed ban would be similar to a ban Maryland lawmakers passed last year. (WBAL 1090)

Several parks throughout Queen Anne’s County will be getting some major new improvements. (WBOC)

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced a regulatory proposal to establish a 6-knot speed zone surrounding a construction site on the Chesapeake Bay’s western shore during the Eastbound Bay Bridge Deck Replacement Project. (WBOC)

The wife of the head of a nonprofit seeking to diversify and promote sailing, has gone missing in the Pacific Ocean and has not been heard from in nine days. (Baltimore Banner)

Searching for school supplies? Here are the 2023 school supply drives in Baltimore area. (WBAL 1090)

About 80 organizations have been awarded funding through the United Way of Central Maryland’s Neighborhood Grant Program. The program provides between $2,500 and $10,000 for projects that inspire community connection and amplify the efforts of local leaders to build upon and support their work at the neighborhood level. (Baltimore Sun)

Those 19 and under in Baltimore are being killed and shot in 2023 at a pace not seen in at least a decade, according to a new Baltimore Sun analysis of police data. There have been so many victims that it’s the equivalent of one being shot about every two days and one being killed every week. (Baltimore Sun)

The family of a Baltimore man killed by a hit-and-run driver wants accountability…

Two of the new leaders of the Maryland Higher Education Commission are suggesting that colleges and universities in the state pause their pursuit of new degree programs if another institution objects. (Maryland Matters)

After Governor Wes Moore announced new policy initiatives to help strengthen protections for the Chesapeake Bay and boost its oyster population, environmentalists have greeted the plans with guarded optimism. (Maryland Daily Record)

Maryland officials named the 13 individuals who will help decide the future of the Baltimore area’s water and wastewater system by serving on a task force convened by the General Assembly. (Baltimore Sun)

Bank of America is closing its largest branch in Columbia by deposits. The branch has $100 million more in deposits than any other of the bank’s Columbia branches. (Baltimore Business Journal)

Carroll County officials are promoting programs that cut greenhouse gas emissions and save on energy costs. (Carroll County Times)

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The Orioles are back atop the AL East standings after a 6-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburgh last night. After blowing a five-run lead, Ryan O’Hearn delivered the go-ahead run in the ninth inning. The two teams conclude the series this afternoon. Baltimore will be looking to take three out of the four. (Camden Chat)

A professional lacrosse team in Baltimore? The Premier Lacrosse League now in its fifth season, is looking to expand and both Maryland and Baltimore City are on the list.

Before Ravens camp begins, here are ten things to know about the AFC North and rest of NFL. (Baltimore Sun)

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