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McCormick's profits rise 2 percent in first quarter

By Jamie Smith Hopkins , The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 2 Apr 2013 16:19:02 EDT

Spice maker also reaffirms guidance for 2013 sales

Sparks-based McCormick & Co. said Tuesday that it increased profits 2 percent in the three months ending in February, compared with the year-earlier period.

Teacher presents findings at national convention

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:30:00 EST

Jenna Loomis, a first-grade teacher at Seventh District Elementary in Parkton, presented a research project findings at the National Council of Teachers of English conference in Las Vegas last month. Loomis has been involved in a four-year study on the impact of global literature on students' reading, writing and self-awareness. The research project is supported by Towson University.

Gas pipeline to cut swath through trees on several Monkton properties

By Pat van den Beemt, pvdb@comcast.net — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:31:00 EST

Residents urge Columbia Gas to reconsider route for new pipeline

Several residents on Stansbury Mill Road in Monkton are trying to convince Columbia Gas Transmission to alter the route of a new pipeline that would bring it through their properties.

Parkton church celebrates 100 years and a new rector

By Pat van den Beemt, pvdb@comcast.net — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 08:57:00 EST

St. James Episcopal's new priest helps plan anniversary events for 2013

St. James' Episcopal Church in Parkton is preparing for its 100th anniversary in 2013 by looking at its past. It is also planning for the future by hiring a new priest.

Harford man charged in Parkton hunting-related shooting

Staff Reports — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:10:00 EST

A Harford County man has been charged Wednesday the day after a hunting-related shooting Tuesday morning in Parkton that left a Lancaster man with a gunshot wound to the leg, Baltimore County Police report.

'Children's Letters to God' coming to Parkton

By Pat van den Beemt, pvdb@comcast.net — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 06:05:00 EST

Youth Theatre group to perform musical

For eight years, Mary Miller has been turning out heartfelt, inspiring musicals that feature plenty of North Baltimore County kids. Her newest effort, "Children's Letters to God," is a first-class production.

Parkton house lights up holidays starting on Thanksgiving

By Pat van den Beemt, pvdb@comcast.net — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 07:00:00 EST

While others were stocking up on food and filling their gas tanks prior to superstorm Sandy blowing through the area last month, Chuck Greason was making sure the reindeer on his roof were secure.

New I-83 virtual truck sensor in Parkton gathers data in seconds

By Pat van den Beemt, pvdb@comcast.net — Fri, 9 Nov 2012 12:27:00 EST

Able to check truck's weight, height, size, safety rating and speed

Freeland resident Michael McCarthy drives Interstate 83 every day and exits the highway at Middletown Road on his way home.

'Baltimore Birdman,' of Parkton, is super wild about his Ravens

By Pat van den Beemt, pvdb@comcast.net — Fri, 9 Nov 2012 09:29:00 EST

Ravin' Fan

There's not a lot of traffic early Sunday morning on Interstate 83 and many motorists seem mellow as they head out to church or to shop for groceries.

Driver rescued from floating car on Sparks Road

By Pat van den Beemt, pvdb@comcast.net — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:01:00 EDT

North County police, fire and ambulance crews were less busy than expected last night as Sandy blew through. Perhaps the most dramatic incident was a 911 call from a driver on Sparks Road who was stuck in standing water.