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Beginnings: Because it was situated midway between Aquebogue and Mattituck on the North Fork, Laurel was known for many years as Middle District. When Riverhead Town split from Southold in 1792, the new border ran through the little farming community, dividing it in half. Middle District later became Franklinville some time before residents formed their own Presbyterian church in 1831, and finally Franklinville became Laurel in 1890. The substitution may have been inspired by the area's abundance of laurel trees and bushes.
Beginnings: Because it was situated midway between Aquebogue and Mattituck on the North Fork, Laurel was known for many years as Middle District. When Riverhead Town split from Southold in 1792, the new border ran through the little farming community, dividing it in half. Middle District later became Franklinville some time before residents formed their own Presbyterian church in 1831, and finally Franklinville became Laurel in 1890. The substitution may have been inspired by the area's abundance of laurel trees and bushes.
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Prince George's releases rain tax plans
The long-awaited proposed details on how Prince George's County officials plan to implement the Watershed Protection and Restoration Program, better known as the rain tax, were released by Department of Environmental Resources officials on Monday. No...
Tags: Environmental Pollution, Business, Maryland General Assembly, Conservation, Bodies of Water
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Shoulder of I-83 South blocked in Baltimore Co.
A single-vehicle accident on I-83 South at Ruxton Road in Baltimore County has the right shoulder blocked state highway officials reported around 9:15 a.m. In Frederick County, highway officials are reporting a collision involving two vehicles on Route...
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Tornado confirmed near Laurel Thursday
The National Weather Service said a confirmed tonado was reported near Laurel around 4:06 p.m. today, and the weather watchdog agency issued a severe thunderstorm warning, and a tornado warning for parts of Prince George's, Anne Arundel and Howard...
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Discovery Community Park reopening set for Monday evening
Three months after a fire melted and destroyed playground equipment at Laurel's Discovery Community Park, the city is throwing a party to celebrate the park's new, rebuilt equipment. The reopening celebration will be held Monday, June 3 from 5 to 7 p.m....
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Athletes, officers bring Special Olympics Torch Run through Laurel
Laurel Police and local Special Olympics athletes braved the afternoon heat and ran more than 8 miles northbound on Route 1 Wednesday during the 28th annual Maryland Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. The run, which took the participants from...
Tags: Howard County, Special Olympics, College Park (Prince George's, Maryland), American Legion, Dwayne Johnson
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Assistant prosecutor named Anne Arundel's new state's attorney
A career Anne Arundel prosecutor was chosen Thursday as the county's new state's attorney, making her the first woman to hold the position as the top prosecutor in the county. Anne Colt Leitess, 49, will complete the 18 months remaining in the term of...
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Laurel nonprofits receive county Community Partnership Grants
Three nonprofit groups that offer programs to Laurel students were among groups countywide that received grants from the Prince George's County Community Partnership Grant Program for fiscal year 2013. First Generation College Bound, which helps high...Tags: Prince George's County
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City of Laurel Community Garden celebrates growth
There is a whole world growing behind Laurel Presbyterian Church these days. In the lot about the size of a football field, local residents are growing together as they tend their plots in the City of Laurel Community Garden. On Saturday, June 1, the...
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Two more fires added to Laurel arson investigations
Two fires in Laurel last week — at a playground and a closed Route 1 restaurant — are being investigated as arson and county fire investigators said they are similar to seven other fire arsons that have hit Laurel playgrounds and businesses...
Tags: Bowie, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Prince George's County
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Investigation continues in Laurel playground fires
While several arson incidents that occurred at Laurel community parks in March remain unsolved, city officials and fire investigators say they are making progress with their overall investigation. Playground fires at Discovery Community Park, on March...
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Vote today to name Laurel car wash best in nation
A Laurel car wash is in the running to be named best car wash/detail shop in the country, and its owner has already won a trip to Las Vegas. Second Street Car Wash, located on Route 1 at Laurel Avenue, is a finalist in radio and television personality...Tags: Radio, Culture, Business, Elections, Ceremonies
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