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Editorial: Staff reductions aid county budget, but it's a one-year fix

When government budgets are unveiled, they are invariably described as "lean," "bare-bones," "belt-tightening," etc.

 

Letters: Trees are great, but lets pick ones with least impact

I have lived in Rodgers Forge for 45 years, and I have some concerns about the wish of Larry Fogelson, head of the community tree committee,...

Letter: Remember fallen soldiers, and help care for those who survive

Memorial Day weekend heralds the start of summer with family gatherings, fireworks, beach trips and discount shopping.

 

Letter: Owners of The Colony in Towson don't deserve increase in zoning

I would like to thank Councilman David Marks, the Greater Towson Council of Community Associations, the West Towson Community Association,...

Editorial: Lawsuit appropriately targets redistricting crazy quilt

They twist and they turn. They break up communities. They sprawl across jurisdictional boundaries. And, in something akin to cellular...

Editorial: BYOB bill has merit, but paints with too broad a brush

A bill introduced in the County Council would open a new arena for regulation of alcoholic beverages in Baltimore County — BYOB...

Letter: Catonsville High School student sees benefit to speed camera

I am glad that speed cameras have been installed on South Rolling Road.

Letter: Pulling troops out prior to victory harms U.S. foreign policy

The United States has not won a war since 1945. We have been involved in numerous conflicts and our military has performed magnificently &#...

Letter: Deer problem around Towson is threat to property, and safety

I would like to reiterate comments I made some years ago, since the problem has only become worse.

Letter: More educated voting public would mean better politicians

I read with interest Blaine Taylor's letter about the voter turnout in the primary in last week's edition of the Towson Times ("...

Letter: Dogs of any breed can be dangerous

A dog of any breed can be dangerous so all owners must be responsible

Letter: Choose the right plants, and deer won't be much of a problem

I would like to remind Dr. Camay Woodall that there are deer resistant plants. Look it up, and I'm sure you will find some that you like.

Letter: Recent attacks in Iraq can be traced to early withdrawal of U.S.

In reference the events of April 19, in which an explosion in Iraq killed at least 30 people, according to media accounts, it brought much...

Letter: Bowhunting could pose greater risk to safety than the deer

In answer to Dr. Camay Woodall's concern about the deer population in and around Towson ("Deer problem around Towson is threat to property,...

Letter: If we want to curb deer population, why not a natural predator

I am writing concerning the letter by Dr. Camay Woodall in the April 18 edition of the Towson Times ("Deer problem around Towson is...

Letter: Catonsville nonprofit no longer accepting items for recycling

Catonsville nonprofit Lighthouse Center stops recycling

Letter: Catonsville loses longtime friend of community

Friend's passing a loss for the Catonsville community

Letter: Shifting burden of teachers' pensions only makes for heavier load on taxpayer

As the state legislature continues to debate and define the state's budget for 2012, the consideration of shifting some of the funding...

Monkton men thank police

Two Monkton residents thanked Cockeysville police assistant commander Lt. Bob McGraw with a basket filled with fruit, cheese and crackers...

A brave Baltimore County boy loses his fight

Ever since I did a story on Riley Davis’ bone marrow transplant in September 2009, I looked forward to finally meeting him in person....

Hereford Zone's Holiday Spirit

Here’s another example of why I love the Hereford Zone. Last month, I did a story on Robert Zerance’s sky diving adventure....

My turkey is stuffed - in my freezer

This year, 18 of us will get together for Thanksgiving. We all have food assignments. Mine has always been the turkey, the stuffing and...

A Curious Coincidence

I don’t have an art history background, so I hadn’t heard the name Alexander Calder before. Then, in the course of one week, the...

A Question for the Ages

Which is more important – saving money or admitting you’re old? That’s the dilemma I face on Thursdays at Graul’s...

A Special Scout

I don’t normally attend Eagle Scout ceremonies. The North County News runs announcements of new Eagle Scouts and their photos in the...

This band's going places

I just finished writing a story about a local band, RailAway, whose album “Dirty Water” will be released at the Recher Theatre...

Hudson's Corner: $10 million for club land is a lot of money, but it buys peace of mind

It was almost deja vu. Tuesday, May 22 was the annual meeting of the Roland Park Civic League. Many of the same people who spoke at the...

Hudson's Corner: Baltimore's appearance is a mixed bag upon returning from a weekend at the beach

The first weekend of May, my husband and I always head to the beach. Few are there. We walk empty beaches, eat in half-filled restaurants...

Roland Park turns hat-trick of community events, all happening over May 4 weekend

Three Roland Park-sponsored events fall together over the weekend of May 4. The annual Spring Celebration kicks off the community's hat-...

Hudson's Corner: Turnout for DOT meeting was low, but value is high in Roland Avenue resurfacing project

Only about 30 north Baltimoreans turned out for the Baltimore City Department of Transportation's April 12 meeting at Roland Park...

Cold Spring Lane Spruce-Up

Take a look. The Greater Roland Park Master Planis beginning to show. Cold Spring...