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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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Tower FCU, Gilbane Building Co. employees renovate Laurel home during Christmas in April
A team of more than 40 volunteers from Tower Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Laurel, and the Gilbane Building Co. helped renovated the Laurel home of a disabled Navy veteran April 27 during Prince George's County's Christmas in April effort....Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Prince George's County, Heavy Engineering
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I-95 rest area in Laurel to be closed weekdays for paving
Beginning Monday morning, the Maryland Welcome Center on northbound Interstate 95 in Howard County will be closed for paving, the State Highway Administration said. The northbound rest area lots and the travel plaza will be closed 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.,...
Tags: Howard County, Memorial Day
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Laurel Police report armed robbery on Baltimore Avenue [Crime log]
Laurel Police report felonies, arrests and property crimes. Prince George's County police report violent crimes and property crimes. Anne Arundel County Police report major crimes City of Laurel Baltimore Avenue, 14100 block, May 5. Theft. Armstrong...Tags: Prince George's County, Theft
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Amateur airplane builders aren't deterred by fatal crash
Wings stood off to one side. The propeller lay in a carton. But the main part of Carl Kesselring's pet project was clearly recognizable as an airplane in progress. "I don't have fear of getting in an airplane," he said, standing in a hangar in...
Tags: National Transportation Safety Board, Suffolk (Suffolk, Virginia), Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Clarksville, Air Transportation Industry
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Eighth starter Mylute brings Rosie Napravnik to her first Preakness
An eighth Preakness starter has been named, and he will bring jockey Rosie Napravnik back to the state where her career began to ride for the first time in its premier race. Mylute, fifth at the Kentucky Derby, will run in the 138th Preakness on...
Tags: Preakness Stakes, Michael Phelps, Churchill Downs, The Jockey Club Incorporated, Kentucky Derby
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Orb again impresses with breeze, expected to arrive at Pimlico this afternoon
The Baltimore SunOrb’s reputation began growing at Churchill Downs the Monday before the Kentucky Derby, when the colt breezed four furlongs in 47.80. The run looked effortless and made Orb the talk of Louisville – and the morning-line favorite. Though there...Tags: Preakness Stakes, Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby, Equestrian, Pimlico Race Course
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Laurel Police report robberies with firearms, knife [Crime log]
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. City of Laurel Baltimore Avenue, 14700 block, April...Tags: Prince George's County, Theft
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Swim Club is focal point for families in summer [Maryland City]
Wow, Memorial Day weekend is just over two weeks away! The first place many of our neighbors think about when we mention summer is the neighborhood pool. The West Arundel Swim Club, located at 259 Old Line Ave., is a private swim club nestled in the...Tags: Holidays, Labor Day, Elections, Memorial Day
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Bond Mill's PTO Carnival is annual sign of the season [West Laurel]
What is a West Laurel sign of spring? It's the Bond Mill Elementary PTO Carnival on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is nothing like it around. The games, rides, food, bake sale and silent auction items are amazing. The neighborhood kids look...Tags: Prince George's County, Festive Events
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Annapolis' Borland, Williams lead classes at NOOD Regatta
Two Annapolis sailors, Jeff Borland and Tim Williams, took advantage of favorable winds on their home Chesapeake Bay waters to take the lead in their classes Saturday at the Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regatta. Borland leads the nine-boat Etchells class...Tags: Glencoe, Annapolis, Suffolk (Suffolk, Virginia), Norwalk (Fairfield, Connecticut), Evanston
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Laurel seniors can dine and dance at Spring Fling
The city's Division of Senior Services is hosting an evening of dinner and dancing, with live music, on Saturday, May 18 at Partnership Hall, 811 Fifth St. Seniors can register for the Spring Fling (course no. 5713) at Laurel Armory or the Robert J....
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