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Dog Rescued from 30-Foot Well

A Saint Bernard was rescued Sunday afternoon from an unusual situation in Perryman. Mabel the dog fell into a dry well, according to the Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association.

Typically, Saint Bernards weigh as much as humans—130 to 180 pounds. Photographs showed crews using a pulley system to help bring the dog to safety. >>> Read more.

Photo: Rhonda Hinch, Level Volunteer Fire Company

Maryland Sales Tax-Free Week 2016 Starts Aug. 14: What Qualifies?

Parents can save money on everything from jeans and shorts to shoes and dresses next week during Maryland's sales tax holiday for school supplies and clothing.

This year's Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week is Aug. 14-20, says the Maryland comptroller's office. That means qualifying apparel and footwear $100 or less, per item, are exempt from the 6 percent state sales tax.

Michael Phelps Finishes Olympics with One More Gold, Announces Retirement

• Phelps picked up his last gold medal of the Olympic games in Rio Saturday night after a medley relay with Team USA.

Maryland Apartment Explosion: Sixth Victim Found in Debris; Missing Man Found Safe

• A total of seven victims, including two children, are missing from explosion site. A man presumed missing had moved recently and is safe.

Rockville's Jack Conger, 3 Other Team USA Swimmers Robbed at Gunpoint in Rio: USOC

• The United States Olympic Committee says Jack Conger, Ryan Lochte and two other American swimmers were robbed by armed men posing as police.

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