Hollywood, MD  - As 2017 comes to a close, the staff and management looks back on a year filled with compelling news stories. With cameras, recording devices, pens and pads, our crew has canvassed the Tri-County area to bring our readers quick, accurate coverage of events. Our site is a blend of the best and worst of our community. We appreciate the both the biting and constructive criticism, the helpful suggestions as to how we might better serve the community and the compliments we receive when we have done our job well. TheBayNet.com greatly appreciates your readership.

What follows is a list of the 15 most-read stories of 2017. This compilation is based on data, not opinion.

15. March - Dog attack leaves 8-month-old dead in Lusby  read story

14. July - Two dead in Charles County crash read story

13. February - Calvert teen killed in accident identified read story

12. May - Name released in Waldorf murder, suspect at large read story

11. July - Crash at dragstrip claims life of veteran driver read story

10. March - Officer suspended after Facebook post read story

9. May - Two dead, several injured in crash near naval base read story

8. March - Nanjemoy residents told to shelter in place read story

7. March - Maryland rap star sentenced to federal prison read story

6. February - Two men wanted in shooting at Waldorf nightclub read story

5. May - Early morning fatality shuts down St. Andrews Church Road read story

4. October - Speed and alcohol factors in double fatal accident in Mechanicsville read story

3. March - Motor vehicle accident at the base of Thomas Johnson Bridge read story

2. April - State seeking life without parole for Harley read story

TheBayNet.com’s Most Read Story of 2017 - Helicopter crash in St. Mary’s County
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Contact Marty Madden at marty.madden@thebaynet.com