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Police Drug Lab Head Charged with Multiple Narcotics Offenses
Potent and potentially addictive prescription narcotics, including Hydrocodone and Tramadol, were apparently taken by the manager of the Anne Arundel County Police Department drug lab from one of the drug drop-off boxes used by the public to dispose of unwanted medications, authorities said. >>> Read more.

Man Pays $1,552 Library Fine for Books Due 40 Years Ago

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Library books checked out in 1973 and 1974 were found by the adult children of a couple who had lived in Rockville decades ago. At 5 cents a day, the overdue fine for the two books would be a whopping $1,552 — which the family paid to make things right. >>> Read more.

Holiday Weekend Movie Guide: 'Passengers,' 'Assassin's Creed,' 'Sing'
We have the verdict on "Passengers," "Assassin's Creed," "Sing," and more. Find out what to see and what to skip, plus check out the trailers. >>> Read more.

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