GOOD NEWS! Horse Rescue, Best Town in America, Top Schools + State Fair Preview

From kids excited to be back in school to a random act of kindness by strangers, here are some good news stories from Maryland’s Patch sites.

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• Kindness in Columbia: Random Act Touches Family
• Annapolis Named One of Best Towns in America
• Maryland Horse Rescue Saves Two Neglected Stallions
• Maryland State Fair: When to Go, Tickets, Parking and Full Schedule of Events
• Roy Rogers Returns to Anne Arundel County
• Prince George’s County Fair: When to Go, Where, Tickets
• Rockville Police Host Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
• Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards Opens Soon
• Drop Off Unwanted Prescriptions on Drug Take-Back Day 2015
• Bethesda Home to Six of Best Private High Schools in Maryland
• Bel Air Library Receives Heart of Harford Sculpture
• First Day of School in Anne Arundel County: Photos
• Puppy Plunge Benefits Anne Arundel SPCA: Photos
• St. Mary’s Golfs With Anne Arundel Special Olympics: Photos
• Bel Air VFC Prepares for 125th Anniversary
• Howard Tech Council Throws End of Summer Bash: PHOTOS
• First Day of School in Prince George’s County: Photos
• Random Act of Kindness: Strangers Pay for Family’s Birthday Dinner
• Dog Found on Dulaney Valley Road Makes Way Home to Owners
• Pet Food Banks Get Boost from Maryland State Police
• Howard Tech Council Throws End of Summer Bash: PHOTOS
• Towson Neighborhood Gets 23 New Trees
• Renaissance Festival Comes to Annapolis
• West Arundel Creative Arts Holds Holiday Show Auditions
• Fans Invited to Vote for Shuckers All-Anniversary Dance Team
• Croydon Creek Nature Center Hosts Happy Hour Campfire
• Chevy’s Fundraiser Benefits the Blue Ribbon Project
• Yoga With Cats Benefits Anne Arundel SPCA
• Harford Deputies Make 9/11 Memorial Ride
• C. Milton Wright Volunteer Gets Props from HdG Nonprofit