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On July 15, the National Transportation Safety Board announced the cause of the partial sinking of the Lovebug, pictured above. The 122-foot yacht capsized on the West River, north of Shady Side, on July 27, 2024.
On July 15, the National Transportation Safety Board announced the cause of the partial sinking of the Lovebug, pictured above. The 122-foot yacht capsized on the West River, north of Shady Side, on July 27, 2024. (Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Bokum, U.S. Coast Guard)

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 stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Former Pastor Charged With Child Sex Abuse

A former youth pastor was charged with child sex abuse in Baltimore County, police said. Officers alleged that the abuse lasted four years.

Rules For Cell Phone Use, Backpacks At Schools Have Changed

The Board of Education of Harford County has updated its rules addressing backpacks and cell phones for the upcoming school year.

Find out what's happening in Anne Arundelfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Cause Of Mega-Yacht's Partial Sinking Revealed

Investigators revealed why a 122-foot yacht capsized and partially sank in Anne Arundel County. The accident caused millions in damage.

Sex Offender Raped 12-Year-Old Girl Known To Family: Judge

A man raped a 12-year-old girl known to his family, a judge ruled. Prosecutors called it "shocking and disturbing."

Find out what's happening in Anne Arundelfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Deer Burning Suspect Denies Wrongdoing, Condemns 'Social Media Attacks'

A suspect said he didn't set a dead baby deer on fire in Baltimore County. His lawyer condemned the "savage social media attacks."

Feds Reject High-Speed Train Between Baltimore, DC Amid Cost Overruns

A high-speed train would've linked Baltimore to DC in 15 minutes. The feds rejected the proposal, which also included a stop at BWI Airport.

Man Arrested In 1995 Death Of Cop From Montgomery County

The D.C. Metropolitan Police officer was fatally shot five times in her Montgomery County apartment. An arrest has been made after 30 years.

Mom Indicted On Murder Charges In Case Of 2 Children Missing Since 2014

Catherine Hoggle, a Montgomery County mother, has again been indicted on murder charges in the 2014 disappearance of her two children.

Neo-Nazi Sentenced For Plotting To Destroy Baltimore Power Grid

A Florida man who plotted to destroy the Baltimore-area power grid was sentenced to prison this week, according to federal prosecutors. Brandon Clint Russell, 30, of Orlando, hoped to start a race war with the attack against critical infrastructure.

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