Lightning Hit 3 Maryland Homes: Patch PM

Here are the share-worthy stories from Maryland Patches to talk about tonight:

Storms Spark Devastating House Fire Causing $1M Damage

Officials said lightning hit the house in Howard County.

Lightning Strike Sparks Fire In Harford County: Investigators

When fire broke out at the Darlington home, Harford County was under a storm warning.

House Fire In Sykesville Attributed To Lightning

One firefighter was reportedly injured in the blaze.

Rain Or Shine? Here's The MD Memorial Day Weekend Forecast

Plan for indoor activities at least part of the holiday weekend.

Maryland Outpaces National COVID-19 Vaccination Rate

The state is near President Joe Biden's goal of 70 percent of adults vaccinated by July 4.

Also Worth A Look Today

• First-Time Jobless Claims Fall Slightly In MD, Total Tops 1.86M
• National Harbor Visionary, DMV Real Estate Tycoon Dies: Report
• UMMS Donates $4.6 Million Worth of Lifesaving COVID-19 Equipment
• Man Flees Hospital, Carjacks Vehicle In Parking Ramp: Anne Arundel Police
• Students Sought For Summer IT Support Tech Positions With BCPS
• Laurel Woman Defrauds DC Medicaid Of $373K, Heads To Prison: DOJ
• Homeless Shelter In Annapolis Gifted 180K Masks, 50K Gloves To Fight Pandemic
• Disabilities Trailblazer Haben Girma To Speak At MCPL Series
• Alsobrooks Won't Run For Governor, Will Run For Prince George's County Exec Again
• BCPS Students Honored During 47th Annual CTE Recognition Ceremony
• County Council Passes HoCo FY22 Capital, Operating Budgets
• Dirt Bike Rider Dies After Annapolis Crash: Police
• Quick Lifesaving Actions Earn 2 HCPSS Students State EMS Award
• Missing Bethesda Man Last Seen By Neighbors: Police
• Harford Offering $1,000 COVID-Relief Grants For Small Businesses

Across America

• San Jose Shooting: Vigil Planned For Victims; Police Seek Answers
• Late WWII Vet Becomes America's Oldest Organ Donor At 95
• Restaurants Struggling To Fill Jobs As Warm-Weather Diners Return
• McDonald's Offers Free iPhone For New Workers Who Stay 6 Months
• CA Offers $116M In Prizes For Getting Vaccinated

Thanks for reading!