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Popular Maryland Diner Temporarily Closed After Fire Popular Maryland Diner Temporarily Closed After Fire
Popular Maryland Diner Temporarily Closed After Fire A passerby is being credited with alerting patrons at a Maryland diner to a fire that will temporarily keep the eatery closed, officials say. At around 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, first responders from the Easton Volunteer Fire Department and nearby agencies were called to the Easton Diner on Ocean Gateway in Talbot County, where there was a reported fire. Easton Diner Google Maps street view Investigators say that the occupants were advised by a passerby that there was a fire outside the building near the rear door of the kitchen, and everyone was able to safely escape the restaura…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Plastic Bag Ban Takes Effect In Anne Arundel County Plastic Bag Ban Takes Effect In Anne Arundel County
Plastic Bag Ban Takes Effect In Anne Arundel County Anne Arundel’s plastic bag ban has officially taken effect. The “Bring Your Own Bag” Plastic Reduction Act, which requires shoppers to bring their own reusable bags to the store or pay for paper, went into effect on New Year’s Day, joining Baltimore County, Howard County, and Baltimore City, which have similar laws. But what, exactly, does this mean for Anne Arundel retailers? They’ll have to charge a fee — which will be set to a minimum of 10 cents starting in February — for each bag purchased by customers at the checkout counter. Pharmacies and restaurants are exempt from charging for pa…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Maryland Beach Named Among 25 Best In America Maryland Beach Named Among 25 Best In America
Maryland Beach Named Among 25 Best In America You don't have to go to Hawaii to find a great beach. Well, you can — or you can stay right here in Maryland. Not only is Ocean City Beach a good beach, it's among the 25 best in America, TravelAndLeisure.com says. Privacy, accessible parking, boardwalk and public transportation are just some of the factors the website looked at in choosing the best beaches in the country. "Ten miles of white-sand beach plus a three-mile boardwalk packed with amusement park rides, bike rentals, shops, and delectable treats make Ocean City Beach a popular vacation spot," the website says.  "You'll fin…

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by Cecilia Levine