5 Anne Arundel Schools Closed Due To Power Outage

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) -- Authorities are closing some Anne Arundel County schools due to power outages caused by downed power lines.

Melvin Edwards, a spokesman for the county school district, says five schools will be closed Wednesday. They include: Chesapeake High School, Chesapeake Bay Middle School, Folger McKinsey Elementary School, Bodkin Elementary School and Lake Shore Elementary School.

The schools are expected to re-open on Thursday.

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