Maryland officials hustle to contain avian flu outbreak

Four flocks of chickens on Maryland’s Eastern Shore have tested positive for the avian influenza virus, also known as avian flu, since early January.  Maryland state agencies are now hurrying to contain the outbreak, the further spread of which could…

Maryland Squirrel Pulled From Endangered List Following Conservation Action

A once at-risk squirrel was taken off the federal endangered species list on Monday.