Why was Montgomery County Council member Laurie-Anne Sayles in Hawaii during budget deliberations?
I got the records:
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At-large member Laurie-Anne Sayles said her conference attendance benefitted the county.
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Here’s your semi-regular reminder that heat is the deadliest form of extreme weather — stay hydrated, stay indoors if possible, and check in on vulnerable neighbors.
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5 things to know about Montgomery County’s new budget!
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Cody Boteler
The former Baltimore teacher of the year charged last month with sexual solicitation of a minor said he was just trying to warn the (fake) teen against dangerous relationships with older men. He also insisted he thought "Aiden" was 16 - the age of consent in MD. www.thebanner.com/education/k-...
Former Baltimore teacher of the year Dennis Jutras told Chris Hansen he was trying to warn a teen in a Harford County sting operation targeting adults seeking sex with minors.
from @elliew0lfe.bsky.social, a scoop in Annapolis: No Trump at Naval Academy this week, despite it being his "turn" in the rotation.
Menopause. The once avoided conversation is now everywhere online and in the news. Women left in the dark on what’s happening to their bodies are thirsting for information. Maryland wants to ensure doctors know how to help them.
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Candidates’ polls all show a tight Montgomery County executive race via @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social
Great afternoon listening to a panel of all 5 candidates for Montgomery County Executive, moderated by Baltimore Banner's @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social @evanmglass.bsky.social @willjawando.bsky.social Montgomery County, MD is the most diverse in the entire US! #NoTaxHikes #Housing #Schools #Careers
Before a critical budget debate, one Montgomery County Council member flew to Hawaii via my colleague @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social
Maya Lora
The class of 2026 will hear from General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, instead of Trump.
The Baltimore area could see a high of 97 on Tuesday, nearing the record high temperature of 98 for this time of year in 1962, according to the National Weather Service.
The Banner is a Pulitzer finalist for series on Baltimore’s school bus failures
Each of the council members running for Montgomery County executive has released a poll indicating a close race — and showing himself in the lead.
The Banner is a Pulitzer Prize finalist for local news, meaning the organization has been recognized at the highest levels of journalism two years in a row.