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July 26, 2024, 11:35 a.m. EDT

MARYLAND — This weekend, we present a week in review of the most important news stories and headlines from across Maryland. Here’s a roundup of some of the biggest and weirdest stories from across the state. You can also find your local Patch and stay updated on these stories by clicking here.

Former teacher charged with rape in connection with girl’s disappearance

A teacher has been indicted by a grand jury on two dozen criminal charges related to the sexual assault of a girl who was missing for a week. The former U.S. history teacher and law student faces 24 counts, including second-degree rape.

Sold $1 million Mega Millions ticket goes unclaimed: MD Lottery

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Do you own a $1 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Gaithersburg? According to Maryland Lottery officials, no winner has come forward yet.

Prosecutor: Smuggler used fabric softener bottles to transport fentanyl

A drug trafficker who smuggled counterfeit oxycodone in fabric softener bottles between airports as part of a drug ring has been convicted. The DEA investigation began after a woman in Washington, DC, took a pill and died of acute fentanyl poisoning.

After taunts against Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel and Baltimore politicians reconcile

After public criticism of Glen Burnie, the leaders of two county councils have reconciled. Baltimore County Council Chairman Izzy Patoka said during a debate about a development project that Glen Burnie was unattractive. He said: “Do we want to be Glen Burnie? Do we want to look like Ritchie Highway?”

Memorial march to Rachel Morin to mourn her murdered mother

A memorial march will be held next month to honor slain mother of five Rachel Morin. Her body was found after she went missing in August 2023. A man was arrested on June 14 on other charges and faces six counts, including first-degree murder, in connection with Morin’s death.

MD school board member has been working and living out of state since January

A local school board member split his time this year between Maryland and Missouri, where he accepted a new position as chief academic officer of the Ferguson-Florissant School District in the St. Louis area, announced in December.

GoFundMe set up for memorial costs of murdered six-year-old

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help the family of a six-year-old boy who was shot and killed on July 4 with funeral costs and related expenses.

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