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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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Laurel native returns for solo concert Friday
Jeff Aug has moved so far in his career as a guitarist that he now lives in a town in southern Germany, but he's returning to the town where he grew up, Laurel, for a solo concert on Friday, June 1, at 8 p.m., at Montpelier Arts Center. Performing...Tags: Germany, Blue Oyster Cult (music group), Van Halen (music group), NPR, Concerts
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Laurel recreation sports notices
Maryland City soccer U-12 girls: MC 4, Freedom, 1; Mc goals Natalia Ruiz, Katherine Ernest, Rebecca McMahon Danielle Rolle. U-7 boys: Tigers 4, Silve Iker Alevarenga 3r Lightening 3. SL goals: Brandon Wright 2, Morgan Whitelow. goalie: Omar Chavarria.... -
North Laurel/Savage: Forest Ridge Elementary School students learn with Simulated Congressional Hearings
Fifth-graders have a lot of exciting events at the end of their school year, but the most impressive event is the Simulated Congressional Hearings. Every year fifth grades across the county volunteer to be part of a national program to learn more about...Tags: Schools, Christianity, Festive Events, Methodist, Elementary Schools
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Joe's Crab Shack and Cycle Gear open sites
Joe's Crab Shack will open its fourth Maryland restaurant at Hunt Valley Towne Center, the mall's developer, Greenberg Gibbons, said Thursday.
The seafood restaurant will open this fall, adding to locations in Abingdon, Greenbelt and Gaithersburg. The...Tags: Gaithersburg (Montgomery, Maryland), Seafood, Greenbelt (Prince George's, Maryland), Dining and Drinking, Foods and Beverages
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The right call for voice of Camden Yards
The 911 call came in like so many do, a frantic voice that cuts through the night like the wail of a siren. "My granddaughter has drowned! She's not responding! Please help me!" Dave McGowan took the call. Last year at this time, he was the veteran...
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West Laurel: Check out the offerings at Laurel Beltsville Senior Activity Center
The Laurel Beltsville Senior Activity Center is hosting a Newcomer's Coffee at the senior center's own Café Latte on June 1, at 10 a.m. Enjoy a free cup of coffee and learn about the senior center's classes and events. This would be a great time to...Tags: Memorial Day, Prince George's County, Waste Management Incorporated
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No Prince George's legislators named to state gambling group
Senate President Mike Miller and House Speaker Mike Busch each picked three representatives to a state work group that will consider gambling expansion, but neither one selected legislators fromPrince George's County, the proposed location for a sixth...Tags: Maryland Stadium Authority, John Morton
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Laurel Board of Trade administrator Gail Reinhardt loses battle with cancer
In the short time Laurel Board of Trade administrator Gail Reinhardt was in the hospital battling cancer this month, some of her closest Main Street friends wrote up "The Rules of Gail." "Be honest, be selfless, be loving," the list of life...Tags: Business, Hospitals and Clinics, Cancer, American Legion, Concerts
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Laurel crime log: Attempted robbery at Capital One in Corridor Marketplace
Anne Arundel County Police report major crimes. Laurel police report felonies, arrests and property crimes. Prince George's County police report violent crimes and property crimes. Howard County police report major crimes, break-ins and car thefts....Tags: Prince George's County, Bank Robbery, Theft
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Roy W. Spence, businessman
Roy W. Spence, a businessman who founded a Baltimore bus company and was an active churchman, died Saturday of complications from internal bleeding at Northwest Hospital.
The Pikesville resident was 84.
Born and raised in Camden, N.C., Mr. Spence...Tags: Randallstown, Elizabeth City, Companies and Corporations, Charlotte, Pikesville
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Laurel residents can apply to serve on new city committees
The Laurel city government is seeking residents to serve on four new citizen committees. City residents can apply for appointments to the Committee on Code Update and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), the Census and Ward Boundary Review Committee, the Charter... -
Laurel crime log: Glass door smashed at Bottom of the Bay
Laurel police report felonies, arrests and property crimes. Prince George's County police report violent crimes and property crimes. Howard County police report major crimes, break-ins and car thefts. Howard County North Laurel Road, 9500 block, 1:09 a....Tags: Prince George's County, Theft
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