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MARYLAND — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from across Maryland. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest and quirkiest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

MD Man Who Raped Girl Hundreds Of Times Sentenced To Prison

Prosecutors said the Maryland man helped raise the girl whom he pleaded guilty to sexually abusing multiple times over 5 years.

Severely Abused Dog Rescued From Iran Finds Hope In MD

An Iranian farmer cut off part of Sudi's legs, ears and toes. Sudi is now receiving medical treatment in the U.S. while searching for love.

• Dogs In Desperate Need Of Homes As Full County Shelter Faces Outbreak

72-Year-Old Man Fatally Stabbed In Own Home, Suspect Sought: Police

Police are searching for the suspect they say fatally stabbed a 72-year-old man in his home Monday night.

• Suspect In 70-Year-Old's Fatal Stabbing Found In North Carolina: PGPD

Solar Eclipse Weather Forecast For MD: Will It Be Clear?

Hopes are high that the skies will clear for Monday's historic partial eclipse across Maryland.

• Solar Eclipse Draws Warning From Baltimore County Schools

Bridge Cleanup: Terminal Prepares For Surge In Redirected Ships

Tradepoint Atlantic will unload and process an estimated 10,000 vehicles in the coming weeks.

• 1st Vessel Uses Alternate Channel To Bypass Collapsed Bridge Wreckage
• Video: Inspectors Check Hazardous Waste Containers On Ship
• In Key Bridge Collapse, Baltimore Lost Piece Of Cultural Identity
• Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Crews Removing Twisted Steel, Concrete
• Workers Had Little Warning As MD Bridge Collapsed, Raising Concerns

Fentanyl, Cocaine Dealer Pleads Guilty To Trafficking

A Maryland man faces time in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl and cocaine, as well as having a gun as a felon.

Teens Set Fire To Laundry Room Door At Apartment Complex: Official

A group of teens are believed to have set fire to a laundry/maintenance room door at an apartment complex, officials report.

José Andrés' Charity Suspends Operations Near Gaza As Strike Kills 7

World Central Kitchen, founded by José Andrés of Maryland, said it immediately suspended operations in the Mideast after 7 workers died.

Sewage Spills Into Waterway, Forces Closure

Thousands of gallons of sewage spilled into a Maryland waterway, a report said. Residents should avoid touching this body of water.

Boat Fire Damages 2 Vessels At Marina: Photos

A fire damaged two boats at a marina. Here's a look inside the call.

More Top Headlines:

• 2 $1M Powerball Tickets Sold In MD; New Jackpot Tops $1B
• $1M Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Jessup As Powerball Reaches $1.2B
• $2.1M Winning Lotto Ticket Claimed By Aberdeen Retirees
• Officer Shoots Armed Robbery Suspect, 3 Men In Custody: Police
• Officers IDed After Armed Woman Shot, Left In Critical Condition
• MD Lawmakers Reach Budget Deal After Debate Over Fiscal Uncertainty
• $3M Earmarked For R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center By Howard Co. Leaders
• City Dock Park Clears Last Hurdle Before Annapolis Flood Protection
• MD Among States Moving To Shore Up Voting Rights Protections
• 2 Men On Bicycles Rob Victim At Gunpoint Near UMD Campus: Police
• Charging Lithium Ion Battery Sparks Fire In Fallston Home: Official
• Baltimore Man Abducted, Found Shot To Death In Annapolis: Police
• Discarded Cigarette Sparks Porch Fire At Bel Air Home: Official

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