Hale is retired from bank, but he's not out of business

Ed Hale adjusting to retirement

Since stepping down last month as founder, chairman and CEO of the now-struggling 1st Mariner Bank, Ed Hale has more time for hunting, among other things, on his Talbot County farm. This life of relative leisure is unusual for the former truck and shipping magnate who rose to prominence as an ambitious outsider, taking over the Bank of Baltimore in a proxy fight in the early 1990s. Hale, who grew up in blue-collar Highlandtown and Edgemere, proceeded to build 1st Mariner over the next 15 years into a bank with more than $1 billion in assets.

Ravens promote Pees to defensive coordinator, bring back Cameron

Ravens make it official, promote Pees, bring back Cameron

Less than a week after the Ravens ended their season just shy of the Super Bowl, the team opted for continuity by announcing it will keep two of coach John Harbaugh's top assistants. Linebackers coach Dean Pees, left, was promoted to defensive coordinator, and the team will retain Cam Cameron as offensive coordinator. The Ravens have not released details of their contracts.

Obama defends his tax proposals at meeting on Eastern Shore

Speaking to House Democrats, president says he will push back against criticism that his proposals are intended to drive a wedge between the middle class and wealthy.

Polar Bear Plunge through the years

Polar Bear Plunge

See pictures of Polar Bear Plunges past at Sandy Point Park.
Weirdest Polar Bear Plunges

Honoring 'Welcome Back, Kotter's' Robert Hegyes for being one of TV's first 'Tough Jews'

Honoring Robert Hegyes

Z on TV: 'Welcome Back, Kotter' actor one of TV's first 'Tough Jews.'
Notable deaths in 2012

Pat Sajak unfazed by Internet notoriety

Sajak unfazed by notoriety

Host set Internet aflutter over drinks during 'Wheel of Fortune' tapings.
Pictures: Pat Sajak

Friend on 911 call: Demi Moore was convulsing

A caller on a 911 recording released by Los Angeles fire officials says Demi Moo...

A caller on a 911 recording released by Los Angeles fire officials says Demi Moore smoked something before she was rushed to the hospital Monday night. The woman on the call said the actress was having convulsions, shaking and 'burning up.' (Jan. 27)

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