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Eastern Shore Condo Source of Legionnaires’ Disease

A beachfront condo on Maryland’s Eastern Shore has been tapped as the source of four cases of the sometimes fatal Legionnaires' disease.

Two people reportedly contracted the lung disease after they stayed in the same condo building in Ocean City. Worcester County Health Department officials found two cases in the fall, and two more cases were identified in June. None of the four cases have been fatal. >>> Read more.

Police Kill Man Firing Assault Rifle in Baltimore

A man firing an AR-15-style rifle was killed by police Thursday night near a Baltimore apartment complex. The suspect, whose name has not been released, turned the gun on four officers as they arrived at the scene.

The motive is not known, but the man may have been firing the weapon in hopes of drawing a police response, according to police spokesperson T.J. Smith. >>> Read more.

Bel Air Dairy Farm Ranked Among America’s Best Ice Cream Shops

• A state-by-state guide to the best ice cream in America included Bel Air destination.

21 Maryland Food Lion Stores Sold in Merger With Giant

• Weis Markets will purchase nearly two dozen Food Lion locations in Maryland.

'The Powerball 14' Co-Workers from Montgomery County Claim $50K Prize

• 14 Montgomery County mechanics who help keep police vehicles on the street and in good repair split a $50,000 lottery win.

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