Strong storms that passed through the region Monday may have caused a lightning strike fire in Westminster.

Carroll County’s deputy administrator will fill in as interim county administrator while the county searches for a permanent replacement for Roberta Windham.

The school board will review the new MCAP data Wednesday alongside plans for MSTAR, the state’s incoming replacement testing system.

Lack of continuity, plus no August breakout, raises questions about the effectiveness of the Ravens’ tight end room.

Candida auris develops defenses for many common antifungal medicines, but most people are not at risk, officials say.

Founder Douglas Hood’s company aggregates public water data from more than 100 sources, offering real-time alerts and risk assessments for restoration and development projects.

A 64-year-old man died and a 77-year-old woman was injured in a fire at a Finksburg home early Monday, officials said.

Rural Legacy Funds, which pay for the easement, are used to protect agricultural land and conserve natural resources. The land was used for a now-retired dairy farm, but it will soon become a new dairy farm.

Two rescue cats who became inseparable after being injured in separate vehicle strikes celebrated their bond with a wedding in Westminster.