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October 12, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

UPDATED: Three Taken to Hospital After Bees Attack

UPDATED, 10 a.m.: Thirty-two Quince Orchard High School students were evaluated at the school after a swarm of angry bees attacked them Thursday morning. Three were taken to a hospital. Update – Quince Orchard HS, 32 students evaluated for possible bee stings, 3 transported NLT injury, bee hive believed to be off campus pic.twitter.com/eHS7tZqX1M — […]

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July 21, 2017 | Staff Writer

County Report This Week (VIDEO)

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which begins with a report on gang activity in the county. Other stories in this week’s show include the grand reopening of the Aspen Hill Library, MCPS’ annual drive for supplies event, a new name for a swimming pool in Poolesville and more. You […]

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July 19, 2017 | Sonya Burke

UPDATED: Acres of Sunflowers Are Blooming in Poolesville This Week

UPDATED Looking for a bright spot? Grab your camera and head to McKee Beshers Wildlife Management Area off River Road in Montgomery County this month. That’s where 30 acres of sunflowers have been planted in nine different fields, and they are expected to reach peak bloom in late July. The sunflowers should be in full bloom […]

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March 18, 2015 | Krista Brick

Like Bears to Honey: Beekeeper’s Colonies Destroyed by Bear in Poolesville

There was something buzzing around Joe Long’s bee colonies just outside of Poolesville Monday night and it had a taste for honey. At least 20 pounds of it. From the looks of the damage and large paw prints on the ground Long said it was a 300 to 400-pound black bear that helped himself to honey […]

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