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Good News: Baby Chimp, 102-Year-Old Skydiver, Ravens Superfan

MD good news includes a name for the zoo's baby chimp, a 102-year-old vet sky dives, a Ravens super fan remembered, best school districts.

Maisie was selected as the name for the infant chimp at The Maryland Zoo following an online naming contest.
Maisie was selected as the name for the infant chimp at The Maryland Zoo following an online naming contest. (The Maryland Zoo)

MARYLAND — Good news stories recently included a ranking of the best school districts; a $50,000 scratch-off ticket is sold; a baby chimpanzee at The Maryland Zoo has a cute name; Amazon has plans for another fulfillment center in the state; and a Ravens superfan will have a street named after him.

Plus, a 102-year-old veteran skydives for her birthday; a Maryland singer impressed the judges on "The Voice"; farting stuffed animals keep a boy's memory alive; a student leader at the U.S. Naval Academy makes history; and more in our roundup of good news stories from Maryland's Patch sites this week.

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