North East News

An Aberdeen Proving Ground carbon dioxide tank exploded Monday night, damaging three buildings on the post and creating a blast that was heard and felt by residents several miles away.

It's how he took iLighting from fledgling stairwell-lighting kit supplier to $100,000 grand prize winner at the InvestMaryland Challenge in April, and how he plans to expand his small eight-person staff.

Royal Farms has agreed to pay a $600,000 penalty for fuel leaks at two of its Maryland outlets and to check dozens more for possible problems, the state Department of the Environment said.

On Monday afternoon, Perryville High School will host the UCBAC girls lacrosse regional semifinals.