Early Voting Breaking Records in Md. | Patch PM

Stories to talk about this evening:

Maryland Early Voting Sets Record: What You Need to Know

Maryland voters swarmed into polling places across the state on Thursday for the first day of early voting, setting a record for ballots cast.

State elections officials said 125,914 Maryland voters checked in statewide Thursday, easily surpassing the first day of early voting in 2012 total of 78,409. The previous one-day record for early voting, set in 2012, was 107,385. >>> Read more.

2 Dogs at Reisterstown Shelter Seek Adoption After Hurricane Matthew

The Baltimore Humane Society has taken in four dogs from a North Carolina shelter to help animals displaced by Hurricane Matthew. Rylan, Sanford, Dawn and Shiloh were living in the Columbus County Animal Shelter before the storm hit in early October, and they recently arrived in Maryland with aid from other no-kill organizations.

Two of the four dogs have been or are being adopted, while Rylan and Sanford are still looking for their new homes. >>> Read more.

Holiday 2016: Gift Ideas for Every Budget

• You don't have to break the bank to show the love this holiday season. Browse the best gift inspiration we could find in every price range.

Maryland Live! Assault, Robbery Caught on Video: Police

• Police have charged a Bowie man in a robbery at Maryland Live! casino's parking garage; a woman suffered head injuries in the attack.

Swastika Marked on Quince Orchard Football Field: Suspect Photo

• Images of a Nazi swastika and male genitalia were marked on the Quince Orchard football field. Police hope you recognize suspect vehicle.

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