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Md. Teens Rebuild Vermont Homes Destroyed By Irene

A group of Maryland teenagers is helping rebuild two Vermont homes nearly destroyed last year by flooding from Tropical Storm Irene.

2012/06/23

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SMECO Gets $4M For Hurricane Irene Relief

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded more than $4 million to the Southern Maryland Electrical Co-op in three Maryland counties.

2012/05/09

$1.8M In Hurricane Aid For St. Mary’s Cleanup

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded $1.8 million for cleanup costs in St. Mary’s County following Hurricane Irene.

2012/04/03

Dead Trees From Hurricane Irene Could Lead To Wildfires This Spring

If you think winter was mild, spring could threaten to heat the state up with wildfires.

2012/03/01

Heavy Rain The Likely Culprit Of Stink Bug Evacuation, Researchers Say

After looking unstoppable, Asian stink bugs have finally taken a hit. They seemed to be everywhere last winter and spring, but they finished the year with far fewer numbers.

2012/02/06

BGE Utility Bills Will No Longer Increase During Power Outages

State regulators make a change that could affect your utility bill during a major power outage. It could also speed up restoration efforts.

2012/01/31

Hurricane Seasons Ends, But Irene’s Effects Remain

Say goodbye to the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season, which was a study in contradictions: It spared the usual Southern targets while Irene paralyzed the Eastern seaboard and devastated parts of the Northeast with deadly flooding.

2011/11/30

Tropical Weather May Be The Cause Of Dead Oysters

A quiet wave of worry is washing ashore north of the Bay Bridge.

2011/11/04

Baltimore City, County Added To Md. Disaster List

Federal aid is being made available to support recovery efforts in Baltimore and Baltimore County following Hurricane Irene.

2011/10/25

31,000 Pounds Of Trash Netted In Coastal Cleanup

Volunteers have collected about 31,000 pounds of trash from beaches and rivers in the mid-Atlantic region, including a kitchen counter top and flag pole.

2011/10/18