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Havre de Grace gardens grow 'community spirit'

Havre de Grace gardens grow 'community spirit'

Gardening in Havre de Grace no longer has to be a lonely affair.

 

Museum at Aberdeen Proving Ground won't be reopening

Army officials are canceling plans to reopen the former Army Ordnance Museum at Aberdeen Proving Ground as the APG Museum.

Friends remember murdered Cecil County girl at her funeral Monday

More than 150 friends, family and community members came to pay their respects at Crouch Funeral Home in North East Monday to Kami Ring, the...

 

IronBirds open 2013 season tonight at Ripken Stadium

On Monday night, when the IronBirds start their 2013 schedule with a game against the Hudson Valley Renegades, they do so with two tough...

 

Port Deposit man allegedly raped, then killed Kami Ring

More details have emerged in court documents about the murder of a 10-year-old Cecil County girl, whose alleged killer was ordered to remain...

News

Home runs help homeless at Harford Family House

Harford Family House presents its 4th Annual Harford Mutual Home Runs for the Homeless event Aug. 6 at Ripken Stadium.

More than 400 Harford properties sold in tax lien sale

Harford County sold more than 400 properties at its annual tax lien sale Monday, marking another "successful" year, County Treasurer Kathryn...

Aberdeen police found 'guilty' of great fashion taste

If clothes make the man (or woman), consider the Aberdeen Police Department extremely well-made.

Cecil man, 29, charged in murder of Kami Ring

Investigators from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit have charged an acquaintance of a 10-year-old Cecil County girl in connection...

Kami Ring remembered by Cecil community at candlelight vigil

Tragedies can bring a community to tears, but at the same time they can bring people together.

Concussion guidelines for high school athletes and coaches updated

Harford County and the State of Maryland are concerned about the effects of head injuries on young athletes and they have implemented new...

Apartment house fire in Havre de Grace injures three, displaces several residents

A fire in a Havre de Grace apartment house late Wednesday night injured three people and displaced at least seven residents of the dwelling,...

Investigation continues in Cecil Co. girl's death

As the investigation continues into the death of Kami Ring, the 10-year-old girl whose body was found near Port Deposit on Monday, friends,...

Harford County Pictures

Ace of Hearts Ride [pictures] » Ace of Hearts Ride [pictures] Fire at Anderson Hardware [Video] » Fire at Anderson Hardware [Video] Ed Norris through the years [Pictures] » Ed Norris through the years [Pictures] Anderson Hardware fire [Pictures] » Anderson Hardware fire [Pictures] Vigil for Kami Ring [Video] » Vigil for Kami Ring [Video] Police still investigating death of Cecil County girl [WJZ Video] » Police still investigating death of Cecil... All Harford Baseball Team [pictures] » All Harford Baseball Team [pictures] All Harford Softball team [Pictures] » All Harford Softball team [Pictures] All Harford Boys Track team [Pictures] » All Harford Boys Track team [Pictures] Port Deposit girl's death investigated [Pictures] » Port Deposit girl's death investigated... All Harford Girls Track team [pictures] » All Harford Girls Track team [pictures] Super Bowl ring party for James Ihedigbo [Pictures] » Super Bowl ring party for James Ihedigbo... 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War of 1812 [Pictures] » War of 1812 [Pictures] Share your prom pictures » Share your prom pictures Kentucky Derby winner Orb arrives at Belmont [Video] » Kentucky Derby winner Orb arrives at... Fallen Heroes Day » Fallen Heroes Day Firefighters rescue young fox stuck in sewer [WJZ Video] » Firefighters rescue young fox stuck in... John Archer School prom [Pictures] » John Archer School prom [Pictures] Clear Your Clutter Day [Pictures] » Clear Your Clutter Day [Pictures] Bel Air rabies clinic [Pictures] » Bel Air rabies clinic [Pictures] Make an Orioles bird balloon [Video] » Make an Orioles bird balloon [Video] Gun rights rally held in Bel Air [Video] » Gun rights rally held in Bel Air [Video] Kentucky Derby winners with Harford connections [Pictures] » Kentucky Derby winners with Harford... Jerusalem Mill Cornhusk Dolls [Pictures] » Jerusalem Mill Cornhusk Dolls [Pictures] Joppatowne vs. Perryville girls lacrosse [Pictures] » Joppatowne vs. Perryville girls lacrosse... Bel Air runs to honor Boston Marathon victims [Pictures] » Bel Air runs to honor Boston Marathon victims... Jimmy Shane, World Champion [Pictures] » Jimmy Shane, World Champion [Pictures] Home accident on Dublin Road [Pictures] » Home accident on Dublin Road [Pictures] Walk a Mile in Her Shoes [Pictures] » Walk a Mile in Her Shoes [Pictures] River Sweep cleanup of the Susquehanna [Pictures] » River Sweep cleanup of the Susquehanna... Havre de Grace vs. Patterson Mill girls lacrosse [Pictures] » Havre de Grace vs. Patterson Mill girls... Havre de Grace vs. Joppatowne baseball [Pictures] » Havre de Grace vs. Joppatowne baseball... CASA candlelight vigil [Pictures] » CASA candlelight vigil [Pictures] Bel Air vs. C. Milton Wright girls lacrosse [Pictures] » Bel Air vs. C. Milton Wright girls lacrosse... Harford County runners at Boston Marathon [Pictures] » Harford County runners at Boston Marathon... 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Education

Dig it! Harford library's 2013 Summer Reading Program is under way

"Dig into Reading this Summer!" the Harford County Public Library's Summer Reading Program kicked off Monday and is open to children of...

Havre de Grace 'with Warrior pride in our eyes'

With major achievements in athletics, academics, fine arts, and a year ago as juniors hosting the senior class ahead of them at the prom...

Nicholas W. Hancock graduates from Naval Academy

Nicholas Wayne Hancock, a 2009 graduate of Havre de Grace High School, has graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a bachelor of...

Harford schools to implement 4-day week for summer

Harford County Public Schools announced last Friday that it will implement a four-day work week schedule for an eight-week period –...

Harford Teacher of the Year Kristin Schaub pumps up her students

A small group of children in Kristin Schaub's fifth-grade class at Havre de Grace Elementary School was getting ready to take the science...

Harford school system sued over alleged failure to stop bullying

A federal lawsuit has been filed against the Harford County Public Schools and two school officials on behalf of a disabled...

Harford school year to end 3 days earlier

Harford County Public Schools students and faculty got some welcome news Tuesday: the school year will be ending three days earlier than...

Parents of children at 14 Harford schools warned of pizza product recall

Parents of children who attend 14 Harford County public schools were warned by school officials Thursday night that their children may...

Sports

Water Run 5K in HdG to benefit Africa

Harford County residents gathered in Havre de Grace Saturday for the in support of the Harford County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta...

Another high school sports season finished [Commentary]

I always feel strange this time of year, with high school sports over and the Aberdeen IronBirds season closing in. First of all, it's odd,...

HdG U9 boys lacrosse champs

The Havre de Grace Warriors U9 Lacrosse team was invited to the annual Overlea Classic Lacrosse tournament Saturday and Sunday. The...

7K race set for Ripken Stadium in September

The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation will host its inaugural "Streak Thru Aberdeen" 7K Run at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen on Friday, Sept. 6 -...

Casey Cares Foundation soccer camp coming to Aberdeen

The Casey Cares Foundation, http://www.caseycares.org, which provides uplifting and ongoing programs to critically ill children and...

Hollywood Casino teams with Aberdeen IronBirds for summer promotions

Visitors to Hollywood Casino in Perryville can now walk through the door with hopes of winning more than a big slots score or lucrative...

Perryville's Brian Matthews a fine athlete, teammate and kid

Perryville High School graduate Brian Matthews is an athlete.

Athletes recognized for accomplishments on, off the field [Commentary]

A week ago, I had the pleasure of attending The Baltimore Sun's High School Athletes of the Year luncheon and awards ceremony.

Crime

Police blotter

Aberdeen

Rabid raccoon reported in Bel Air {Police Blotter}

Aberdeen

Harford man pleads guilty to killing estranged wife's boyfriend in Port Deposit

A Harford County man pleaded guilty in Cecil County Circuit Court Tuesday to killing his estranged wife's boyfriend and trying to kill her.

Aberdeen woman charged with stabbing man

An Aberdeen woman is facing assault charges after allegedly stabbing a man in the torso early Saturday morning.

White substance found in mailbox in Fallston [Harford police blotter]

Maryland State Police and Sheriff's Office reports:

Body of 10-year-old Cecil County girl found in Port Deposit; person of interest in custody

Maryland State Police homicide detectives investigating the death of a missing 10-year-old Cecil County girl, whose body was found in a Port...

Aggressive dog reported at Aberdeen hotel [Harford police blotter]

Aberdeen

Three-time Harford drug felon to serve 25 years

Gene Robert Bowser Jr., 37, of Aberdeen, was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years in prison without the benefit of parole, for possession with...

Entertainment

Havre de Grace's 'Ladies of Locust' ready to jam with Lunar Bay

After catering lots of festivals in her hometown of Havre de Grace, Margie Coakley definitely saw how they could be made better. So she...

Artwork sought for annual exhibit

The Harford County Cultural Arts Board and the Harford County Commission on Disabilities are seeking submissions for a juried art exhibit,...

Harford County's 2013 Restaurant Week starts June 3

Harford County's 2013 Restaurant Week will be held June 3–15, the fourth year for the increasingly popular event.

Library brings musical side of Lincoln to life

Enjoy a truly unique musical role-playing experience with General Grant and President Lincoln. Will and Bernadine Boyce have spent years...

Mom uses her dogs to bring joy to the lives of others [Commentary]

To say that my mom is into dogs, boxers specifically, would be an understatement.

Death of owner of nearly 8 undeveloped acres in Bel Air leaves future of property up in the air

From The Aegis dated April 21, 1988:

Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra 'Be-Knighted Masterworks' concert is March 9

The Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra's March 9 concert features compositions by four Knights of the British Empire.

Harford County Council Gallery exhibit features artist Lin McLain

The Harford County Cultural Arts Board has an exhibit by Harford County artist Lin McLain is on display at the Council Gallery, 212 S....

Community

Harford braces for severe weather event Thursday

The Harford County Department of Emergency Services urges Harford County residents to prepare for a squall line of thunderstorms with...

Bainbridge hosts reunion in D.C., museum open weekends [Port Deposit]

The Maryland Fireman's Convention will be held this coming week at the Convention Center in Ocean City. A parade, meetings, equipment...

Perryville grocery store yard sale benefits Children's Miracle Network [Perryville]

Want to make some money and help out a good cause at the same time? Join the Perryville Food Lion for its summer yard sale on Saturday, June...

Summer concerts begin in Aberdeen's Festival Park [Aberdeen]

It's time for summer and music in the park!

Wave your flag and smile at HdG farmers market [Havre de Grace]

Wave it proudly, dear readers, today (Friday) is Flag Day. "Flag Birthday" was originally observed June 14, 1885, by school teacher B. J....

25 local law enforcement officers carry Special Olympics torch 18 miles through Harford

Police officers, both sworn and retired, from the Harford County Sheriff's Office, Maryland State Police and Aberdeen Police and Aberdeen...

First Fridays, Relay for Life return to Havre de Grace

Wow, dear readers,

Summertime events plentiful at Aberdeen Senior Center [Aberdeen]

Here it is June, and summer is just a week or so away! Aberdeen is getting into summer programs and concerts, classes, and lots to do.

Business

Accents Jewelry Opens in Abingdon

Accents Jewelry celebrated its grand opening May 17, with a ribbon cutting at a location in Abingdon near Wegmans at The Boulevard...

Joe's Crab Shack gets OK to continue serving alcoholic drinks; Lemon n' Ginger open

Joe's Crab Shack in Abingdon will continue to be able to serve alcoholic drinks, despite the recent departure of its residence liquor...

Aberdeen approves final plat for Chick-fil-A, 2014 fiscal year budget

A final plat for a Chick-fil-A at the corner of Route 22 and Beards Hill Road, where a gas station sits, was approved 4-1 Monday night by...

Concerns raised at Fallston community meeting over Aumar zoning

The Fallston Community Council's monthly meeting at the Fallston fire station Tuesday night was sparsely attended, but that didn't stop...

Coakley's in Havre de Grace fined for 'disturbing the peace'

Coakley's Pub in Havre de Grace was fined $1,000 by the Harford County Liquor Control Board for disturbing the peace after police said a...

Maui Girl swimsuits, Sports Illustrated favorites, got their start in Maryland

You may not recognize Debbie Kowalski Wilson's name, but if you've opened a Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in the past six years, chances...

Two graduate from MAR Leadership Academy

Gary Nelson, of Edgewood RE/MAX Components, and Craig Strobel, of Joppa, of Exit Preferred Realty, both with the Harford County...

Howard Bank to expand into Harford County

Howard Bank has agreed to buy Cecil Bank's branch at 3 W. Bel Air Ave. in Aberdeen, the institutions announced Monday.

Opinion

Harford school system doing less with more [Editorial]

Harford County Public Schools leadership has left the realm of reality as it applies to budget management.

Hope for a winning season in Aberdeen springs eternal [Editorial]

With a new baseball season comes new hope, and there's reason to believe that hope may be justified this summer for IronBirds watchers.

Adequate public facilities law leaves a lot to be desired [Editorial]

Two projects in rather close proximity to each other are getting a lot of attention from the people who live near where they're proposed....

Toll increases for Susquehanna crossing hard to swallow [Editorial]

Get ready to help pay for road construction elsewhere in Maryland. The tolls are going up at the state Transportation Authority's two...

Scents and sensibilities: enjoying life's little pleasures [Commentary]

It's as common a bit of advice on how to be happy as there is: Take time to stop and smell the roses.

Opponents of Aberdeen pay raises encouraged to stay active [Letter]

First of all, thank you to the many informed citizens who attended the May 20 Aberdeen Council Meeting to express your...

County council takes frugal, practical approach on final 2014 budget [Editorial]

In approving a county budget totaling $496.9 million balanced on last year's tax rate for the spending year beginning July 1, the Harford...

It's worth paying attention to hurricane season [Editorial]

There are days, weeks and months set aside for any number of good causes and reasons, so it's easy to disregard most of them unless there'...

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Charm City Trivia at MaGerks
MaGerks
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Havre de Grace Farmers' Market
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Lazy River Duck Derby
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July 12th : 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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