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The sun sets over the marshlands on Chincoteague Bay, seen from Assateague Island National Seashore. (Thinkstock)
Create your fall escape at these 19 destinations near the Eastern Shore
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Marylanders support longer summers and legal marijuana
Most oppose fracking and plurality says casinos have been good for the state.
 
Bethesda contemporary is a modern testament to uninterrupted sunlight
HOUSE OF THE WEEK | Extensive panes of glass inundate the interior of the 5,400-square-foot home.
 
Pedestrian seriously injured in crash with vehicle in Wheaton
Police said the pedestrian was taken to an area hospital.

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Police arrest Maryland teens in connection with clown-related threats
The boys used Instagram to target three Montgomery County schools, authorities said.
Gabby Rachuba’s overtime goal lifts No. 1 Glenelg over Marriotts Ridge
The senior can’t believe her eyes as the Gladiators pull out a win to stay perfect.
 
Two men arrested in fatal shooting of 7-Eleven employee during robbery attempt
Taiwo Oduwole, 31, was shot in the back twice while fleeing a gunman who demanded cash.
 

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Lanham woman charged with assaulting special-needs student on school bus
Police said the woman, employed by another student’s family, repeatedly struck the 19-year-old.
Patuxent hopes to bounce back with a big win at SMAC rival Calvert
The Panthers are coming off a rare shutout loss, while Calvert is trying to stay on top in the Maryland 2A South region race.
 
D.C. tweaking signal timing to help with Nats playoff game and holiday traffic Friday
Motorists should prepare for extra traffic as Nats fans, commuters and Columbus Day weekend getaway travelers all hit the road.