Mosquito Control Alert (Prince George’s): Maryland Department of Agriculture will run unscheduled, ultra-low volume permethrin spraying in the Lake Arbor area on Aug. 26 after 9 p.m., with Aug. 27 as a backup, and residents are urged to avoid outdoor activity during treatment. Wildlife & Rabies Watch (Somerset/Princess Anne): Somerset County Health Department confirmed a raccoon tested positive for rabies near West Post Office Road and advised residents to avoid contact with wild animals and keep pets vaccinated. Public Safety Funding (Hate Crimes Grants): Gov. Moore announced $10 million in FY27 Protection Against Hate Crimes grants for 116 organizations across 16 counties and Baltimore City to harden facilities and improve emergency readiness. Conservation & Land Protection (Washington County): A 47.79-acre farm in Smithsburg was permanently preserved through the state’s Program Open Space–Stateside easement program, adding to Washington County’s growing protected acreage. Local Environment Policy (Annapolis City Dock): Annapolis says its City Dock resiliency project is ahead of schedule, shrinking the construction footprint sooner, with a main reopening targeted for summer 2027. Drone Rules (Maryland): A guide highlights how Maryland drone flying depends on FAA airspace rules plus local and property restrictions, warning pilots not to assume a familiar spot is always legal. Rabies Reopenings (Cunningham Falls): Maryland DNR reopened Hunting Creek Lake access after monitoring found no additional rabid beavers following two attacks. Community Wildlife Messaging (Worcester): Worcester County Animal Control urged residents to reduce wildlife conflicts by securing trash, feeding pets indoors, and limiting easy access to homes.