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MARYLAND BRIEFING

The park, conceived 28 years ago, capitalizes on redevelopment opportunities created by a flood-control project that tamed the waterway in 1993. Restaurants, shops, offices and houses are starting to appear along both banks on land once occupied by factories.

-- Associated Press

HAGERSTOWN


Former Teacher Guilty of Abuse


A former Hagerstown middle school teacher has pleaded guilty to child sexual abuse for touching a female student more than 22 years ago.

Robert Merle Haines Jr., 47, of Annapolis remained free on bond after his hearing Monday in Washington County Circuit Court. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison, but prosecutors agreed to seek no more than five years of incarceration in return for Haines's plea. No sentencing date was set.

-- Associated Press


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