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Mount Airy to debut Millie the weather-predicting duck this weekend • Maryland invalidates 1.4K lead paint inspections: See the list
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Carroll County Daily Headlines

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Four residents apply to fill Rothstein’s Carroll County commissioner seat

Four applicants have come forward to serve out Ed Rothstein’s term on the Board of Carroll County Commissioners, through 2026.

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Mount Airy to debut Millie the weather-predicting duck this weekend

Move over, Punxsutawney Phil. There’s a new weather-predicting animal.

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Maryland invalidates 1.4K lead paint inspections: See the list

More than 1,400 lead paint inspections, including hundreds in Baltimore, are being invalidated after Maryland officials charged an inspector with submitting false certifications.

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US Treasury is clawing back local COVID funds. Does that include Maryland?

The U.S. Treasury may have to claw back COVID-19 related funds from governments in Maryland that failed to account for their spending.

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Maryland Democrats ready for gerrymandering fight, may target GOP Rep. Andy Harris’ district

With the balance of power at stake in Congress, some Maryland Democrats are eager to jump into a growing national fight that could lead to an unusual and heavily partisan redrawing of congressional…

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5 Maryland nominees await Senate confirmation to Trump administration

Five Maryland nominees to President Donald Trump’s administration were left waiting after the Senate departed for summer recess this weekend.

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Horse fatally struck on Assateague Island on Saturday

A horse was struck by a vehicle and killed Saturday evening on the Assateague Island National Seashore.

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Orioles’ bullpen self-destructs with 8-run inning in 13-3 loss to Phillies

The Orioles and Phillies were tied entering the sixth inning. Baltimore lost by 10 runs.

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Baltimore weather: Mostly dry, sunny week ahead

Sunny and mostly dry conditions with temperatures in the mid-to-high-80s are predicted for the first full week of August in the Baltimore area.

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Wine, etc.: When the heat is on, here are some red wines to chill | COMMENTARY

When the heat is on, here are some red wines to chill