Explosion damages Howard County house
An overnight explosion destroyed a Howard County house, according to the Howard County Fire Department. Late Friday night, the department was alerted by the homeowner to a gas leak in the 15000 block of Bushy Park Road in Woodbine. After units arrived, there was an explosion. Two adults, three children and the family dog were out of the home before the explosion, the department said. There were no inj uries. Property damage i s estimated at $300,000. Fire officials said the fire was under control quickly, and the fire Marshal is investigating the origin and cause. —
Edgewater medical cannabis dispensary opens
With bands, balloons and leis, the county’s second medical marijuana dispensary held its grand opening to welcome the community Saturday. Mana Supply’s celebration came two weeks after the Edgewater location opened its doors in a former bank building on Solomons Island Road. “This is a festival for the community. A family-friendly event to ease the stigma away from cannabis,” owner Christopher Jensen said, while keeping an eye on last-minute preparations. “We and other dispensaries are all working for our patients in Maryland.” Mana Supply is only the second dispensary to open in Anne Arundel two years after the state issued the required licenses to a limited number of companies in each Maryland Senate district. Anne Arundel County has resisted the now legal outlets for medical marijuana. It changed its rules to forbid any variances to the strict zoning rules set up for the dispensaries. Pedestrians brave the wind and rain at City Dock in Annapolis Sunday afternoon. The area received more than 2 inches of rain by Sunday evening, accompanied by strong winds. More rain is expected this week.