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June 24, 2026

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Friday Afternoon Fire Claims Townsend Home

Friday Afternoon Fire Claims Townsend Home

By Connie Morrison — A late afternoon fire Friday claimed a Townsend house that was under renovation and damaged a neighboring home. There were no injuries, said Cheriton Volunteer Fire Company Chief Thomas Moore. The Eastern Shore 9-1-1 center took the call at...