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Black Bear Scales Tree at Elkridge Golf Course

The Timbers at Troy golf course welcomes a variety of guests, but one visitor did not check in at the front desk before hitting the links this week. A group of golfers recently spotted a black bear in the midst of their game at the golf course on Marshalee Drive. >>> Read more

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Fatal Plane Crash Caused by Ice on the Wings, Says NTSB

Ice accumulation on the wings caused the 2014 plane crash that killed six people, including a woman and her two children who were killed after a piece of the plane struck their home, according to a National Transportation Safety Board report released Tuesday.

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The plane crashed in suburban Gaithersburg on Dec. 8, 2014, damaging three homes. Marie Gemmell and her sons, Cole and Devin died after a wing of the plane hit their homes and caused a fire. >>> Read more.

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