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3 Hampstead Bypass roundabouts get safety fixes • Reese Volunteer Fire Company carnival in Westminster | PHOTOS
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Carroll County Daily Headlines

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Westminster solar farm plan faces state hearing Monday

The 12-acre project would sit on land classified as prime farmland. Developers say it would power low- and moderate-income households and create dozens of jobs.

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3 Hampstead Bypass roundabouts get safety fixes

Overnight construction is underway through August, with lane reductions and new buffer zones designed to give drivers safer merge opportunities.

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Reese Volunteer Fire Company carnival in Westminster | PHOTOS

Reese Volunteer Fire Company is hosting their annual carnival through July 25 at 1745 Baltimore Blvd. Stands and rides remain open from 6 to 10 p.m. from Monday through Thursday or 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The event features games and a beer garden, as well as nightly entertainment beginning at 7:30 p.m.

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Orioles pull O’Neill early vs. Red Sox for rest: ‘Get him off his feet’

Orioles outfielder Tyler O’Neill left Game 2 of Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Red Sox for rest, manager Craig Albernaz said.

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What's happening in Carroll County?

Here's a list of local events this week.

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Dynamic Automotive drives expansion with new Westminster shop

Dynamic Automotive opened a shop in Westminster, its third Carroll County location, after acquiring the Lee Weller Auto Service location.

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Trial delayed for Taneytown business owner accused in child assault

The request came less than three hours before the trial was set to begin. His attorney says he’d rather have 12 jurors decide the case than a single judge.

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A state definition excluded some Carroll teachers from raises — until now

Some employees who function as teachers didn’t meet the state’s technical definition — and missed out on certification pay. The new contract narrows that gap.

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