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Beginnings: Because it was situated midway between Aquebogue and Mattituck on the North Fork, Laurel was known for many years as Middle District. When Riverhead Town split from Southold in 1792, the new border ran through the little farming community, dividing it in half. Middle District later became Franklinville some time before residents formed their own Presbyterian church in 1831, and finally Franklinville became Laurel in 1890. The substitution may have been inspired by the area's abundance of laurel trees and bushes.
Beginnings: Because it was situated midway between Aquebogue and Mattituck on the North Fork, Laurel was known for many years as Middle District. When Riverhead Town split from Southold in 1792, the new border ran through the little farming community, dividing it in half. Middle District later became Franklinville some time before residents formed their own Presbyterian church in 1831, and finally Franklinville became Laurel in 1890. The substitution may have been inspired by the area's abundance of laurel trees and bushes.
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Amateur airplane builders aren't deterred by fatal crash
Wings stood off to one side. The propeller lay in a carton. But the main part of Carl Kesselring's pet project was clearly recognizable as an airplane in progress. "I don't have fear of getting in an airplane," he said, standing in a hangar in...
Tags: Medical Research, Federal Aviation Administration, Air Transportation Industry, IBM, Broken Nose
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William S. Mellott, 96
William Sherman “Jack” Mellott, 96, of Williamsport, Md., passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, Md. Born Aug. 18, 1916, in Downsville, Md., to the late Russell Sherman and Lillie Estelle Davis Mellott....Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), U.S. Army, Christianity, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Religion and Belief
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Orb again impresses with breeze, expected to arrive at Pimlico this afternoon
The Baltimore SunOrb’s reputation began growing at Churchill Downs the Monday before the Kentucky Derby, when the colt breezed four furlongs in 47.80. The run looked effortless and made Orb the talk of Louisville – and the morning-line favorite. Though there...Tags: Preakness Stakes, Churchill Downs, Equestrian, Pimlico Race Course, Pimlico
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Laurel Police report armed robbery on Baltimore Avenue [Crime log]
Laurel Police report felonies, arrests and property crimes. Prince George's County police report violent crimes and property crimes. Anne Arundel County Police report major crimes City of Laurel Baltimore Avenue, 14100 block, May 5. Theft. Armstrong...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Prince George's County, Theft
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Eighth starter Mylute brings Rosie Napravnik to her first Preakness
An eighth Preakness starter has been named, and he will bring jockey Rosie Napravnik back to the state where her career began to ride for the first time in its premier race. Mylute, fifth at the Kentucky Derby, will run in the 138th Preakness on...
Tags: Michael Phelps, Preakness Stakes, Churchill Downs, Julien Leparoux, Equestrian
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Annapolis' Borland, Williams lead classes at NOOD Regatta
Two Annapolis sailors, Jeff Borland and Tim Williams, took advantage of favorable winds on their home Chesapeake Bay waters to take the lead in their classes Saturday at the Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regatta. Borland leads the nine-boat Etchells class...Tags: Severna Park, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Annapolis, Matthew E Baker, Hicksville
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A bird's-eye view of research
— It was a sunny Saturday morning and master bird bander Lee Johnson was holding spring in his hand. An American robin, a harbinger of the season, had just been banded, and Johnson was showing a Boy Scout troop how to safely and securely hold a...
Tags: Nature Conservancy, Science and Technology, Zoology, Science, Yeast Infection
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Laurel Police report 2 motorcycle thefts on 4th Street [Crime log]
Laurel police report felonies, arrests and property crimes. Prince George's County police report violent crimes and property crimes. City of Laurel Baltimore Avenue, 14100 block, April 14. Shoplifting. Main Street, 600 block, April 14. Theft....Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Prince George's County, Briarwood, Theft
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Business and Professional Women of Maryland to hold conference in Laurel
The Business and Professional Women of Maryland's annual conference is May 17 and 18 at the Holiday Inn Laurel-West, 15101 Sweitzer Lane. The theme of the conference is "The Power of YOU - Equality, Advocacy, Development!" Several conference events...Tags: Arts and Culture, Language, Prince George's County, Glen Burnie
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Elaine MacMaster, 78
Mrs. Elaine MacMaster, 78, beloved wife of Bruce MacMaster Jr., and a resident of Onley, Va., and formerly of Laurel, Md., passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013, at her home. Born April 18, 1935, in Boonsboro, Md., Elaine was the daughter of the late...Tags: Sykesville, Lifestyle and Leisure, Nursing, Roman Catholicism, Middletown
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Laurel Police report forced entry and attempted burglaries on Main Street [Crime log]
Laurel Police report felonies, arrests and property crimes. Prince George's County police report violent crimes and property crimes. City of Laurel Marshall Avenue, 300 block, April 7. Theft of motor vehicle parts, accessories. Baltimore Avenue,...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Prince George's County, Theft
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