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Better or Worse: Through the spin cycle and wringer to get a new washing machine

"See that?" I asked, pointing at a TV ad for major appliances. "If we ever have to get a new washer and dryer, that's the color I want!"

 

Eagle Archive: Wampler's life of service made him an apt participant on Memorial Day

On May 28, Carroll County and Westminster will mark the 145th observance of Memorial Day with an expanded parade and three-days of...

Culleton: Carroll's landscape needs Code Home Rule ... and a little party switch

The U.S. Census is taken every 10 years. After each census, election districts at the federal and state levels are redrawn.

Eagle Archive: Budget and the economy were worries in 1837 ... and still are

This is the time of the year when many citizens turn their attention to the budget processes of Carroll County government and its eight...

Culleton on Carroll: We're often reminded of the balance between growth and rural legacy

The late former commissioner J. Norman Graham said it best back in the 1970s:

Eagle Archive: Carroll County Pasta Growers Association faced serious issues in spring 1917

In March and April of 1917, chaos and confusion in the global agriculture markets led to a series of testy meetings between local farmers...

Better: When is it acceptable to have pets at the dinner table? Don't ask

Lately I've been watching a Travel Channel show that circles the globe in search of bizarre foods.

Eagle Archives: New Windsor history includes hogs, white elephants and health-giving waters

New Windsor has taken its turn recently to be in the news. Throughout history, New Windsor was unofficially known as a retirement village...

Eagle Archive: Shopping for a silver anniversary present for TownMall

It was Wednesday, March 4, 1987, at 12:45 p.m. that Cranberry Mall — now known as TownMall of Westminster, on Route 140 at Center...

Eagle Archive: In 1879, it didn't take much to get run out of Westminster

Early spring 1879 bore witness to a curious number of low crimes and misdemeanors in Carroll County.

Do I have a sixth sense, or does everyone know men are guilty of everything?

I got home around nine the other night and headed straight for the kitchen. Two hours of helping teach 15 kids karate had me craving hot...

Letter: Parents need to stand tough when it comes to video game ratings

I love helping people and I love working in our community, and I also have a strong love for gaming — so naturally, working at a local...

Letter: Wallace is best choice to promote limited government in Washington

This election year will no doubt go down in history as a crossroads election. Do people want more centralized, big government micro-...

Rothschild: O'Malley pension plan essentially an unfunded mandate to counties

The Maryland General Assembly is currently debating a proposal from Gov. Martin O'Malley to shift hundreds of millions of dollars in pension...

Maryland should bank on small business, instead of a quick fix

In May, I started a tour of Carroll County businesses and farms. As I've met with small business owners and employees, they've been...

Letter: Commissioners can learn from compliance board, but will they?

The Maryland State Open Meetings Compliance Board is charged with determining whether the State Open Meetings Act is held in compliance by...

Letter: Redistricting plan will leave South Carroll without local representation

When I became president of Freedom Area Citizen' Council 3 1/2 years ago, State Sen. Allan Kittleman attended my first meeting, along with...

Letters: After South Carroll, let's look at trail network in Manchester area

It was encouraging to read that a group of residents in Eldersburg and Sykesville were able to attract county officials and Jeff Degitz, the...

Carroll should continue as partner with Frederick in waste-to-energy facility

Carroll should continue as partner with Frederick in waste-to-energy facility