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Firefighters Rescue Dogs, War on McMansions, Plane vs. Route 50: Top MD Stories
There's a lot to tell in Maryland headlines for the week.

Four Howard County firefighters were honored Thursday for their quick efforts to rescue 18 dogs they found trapped on a hot day in two U-Haul trailers. Read more on Ellicott City Patch.
School Bus Driver Suspended Over Accusations of Texting, Talking on Phone While Driving
An investigation into the incident is pending, according to officials. Read more on Edgewater-Davidsonville Patch. Read more on Edgewater-Davidsonville Patch.
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Community Mourns Death of Potomac Drowning Victim
Mark Moore would have celebrated his 23rd birthday on Thursday. But that was the day officials recovered his body from the Potomac River after he apparently drowned. He and his girlfriend were expecting a child. Read More in Odenton-Severn Patch.
Find out what's happening in Anne Arundelfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Six teams will travel 1,600 miles from Florida to New York to honor and raise funds for veterans and their families. Read more on Edgewater Patch.
South River Educator Named Finalist for State Teacher of the Year
Spanish teacher Jodie Hogan was named AACPS teacher of the year in May 2013. Read more on Edgewater-Davidsonville Patch.
3 Injured in Airplane Crash off Rt. 50 in Bowie
A small plane crash off of Route 50 in Bowie on Monday, Sept. 2, held up traffic in the westbound lanes. Police identified the pilot and passengers the following day. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Read more on Bowie Patch.
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