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A charming riverfront town that traces its roots back to Captain John Smith, Havre de Grace once vied with Washington, D.C., for the seat of the U.S. capital. Today, the quaint city, which again nabbed the national spotlight in the 1920s for its horse racing prestige, could never be mistaken for a hub of political activity. Quirky, cozy shops line Washington Street, downtown Havre de Grace's version of Main Street. The town projects a 1950s-era ambience, quietly luring visitors with antiques, books and homemade candy. But what is most striking about the community, located in Harford County at the mouth of the Susquehanna River on the Chesapeake Bay, is its proximity to the shore. A boardwalk...
A charming riverfront town that traces its roots back to Captain John Smith, Havre de Grace once vied with Washington, D.C., for the seat of the U.S. capital. Today, the quaint city, which again nabbed the national spotlight in the 1920s for its horse racing prestige, could never be mistaken for a hub of political activity. Quirky, cozy shops line Washington Street, downtown Havre de Grace's version of Main Street. The town projects a 1950s-era ambience, quietly luring visitors with antiques, books and homemade candy. But what is most striking about the community, located in Harford County at the mouth of the Susquehanna River on the Chesapeake Bay, is its proximity to the shore. A boardwalk skirts the river, boats fill neighborhood yards, and it's only a few short steps from the shops to the water's edge.
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Officials briefed on state readiness for new storms
As forecasters tracked a string of powerful storms sweeping toward the East Coast - one of which is expected to bring rain and high winds to Maryland tomorrow - Gov. Martin O'Malley convened top officials of his administration yesterday for a briefing...Tags: Regional Authority, Disasters, Tropical Storm Hanna, Hurricanes, Meteorological Disasters
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Woman, 61, charged in spouse's stabbing
Baltimore Sun reporterA 61-year-old Havre de Grace woman has been charged in the stabbing of her husband during an argument over breakfast on Sunday, authorities said. The man died Sunday evening, in what police are calling the first homicide since 2004 in Havre de Grace....Tags: Assault, Murder
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Volleyball: Players to watch
Samantha Brostrom •Centennial, hitter •The sophomore will be counted on to provide some of the power for the Eagles' potent, senior-led offense. Katy Buck •Mount De Sales, hitter •A standout on a senior-dominated team, the...Tags: Florida Gators, Severna Park, Boston Bruins, Teaching and Learning, Catonsville
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Havre de Grace woman charged in fatal stabbing of husband
The Associated PressA woman fatally stabbed her husband during an argument over breakfast, Havre de Grace police said. Police said it is the first homicide in Havre de Grace in six years. Maj. John Van Gilder said 61-year-old Shirley Spruill called 911 around 10:45 a.m....Tags: Assault, Murder
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Poverty numbers rise
Requests for food stamps, medical assistance, and help with utility bills, fuel and housing have all at least doubled at Harford County agencies and officials see no relief on the horizon. According to a U.S. Census report, Harford has experienced a 2...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Population, Public Employees, Dan Rooney, Society
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Paper's new format is easier to read
I love the new Baltimore Sun format. We had reduced our daily subscription to weekends only because I could not read the smaller print even with my prescription lenses. When my husband told me that The Baltimore Sun was changing format, I thought we... -
Civic Agenda
TOMORROW Havre de Grace City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 711 Pennington Ave. 410-939-1800, ext. 1138. Bel Air Board of Commissioners will hold a town meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 39 Hickory Ave. 410-638-4550. TUESDAY Harford...Tags: Local Authority
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Life experience a real qualification
The writer of the letter "Passing the torch to new generation" (Aug. 12) asks the question: "How about giving the kids a shot at leading the country?" My answer: only if they are qualified to be president. And one of the many important determinants...Tags: National Government, Government
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Harford County Datebook
TODAY Play auditions The Harford Dance Theatre will hold auditions for its annual holiday production of The Nutcracker at Harford Community College's Amoss Center on the Bel Air campus. Registration begins one-half hour before auditions. Children 8 to...Tags: Rivers, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Vehicles, Colleges and Universities, People
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Harford unveils zoning draft
Sun reporterAfter nearly two years of work, Harford County officials say they have drawn up a blueprint to guide growth for decades to come. The 800-page document, introduced to the Harford County Council last night, is designed to preserve farmland, direct growth...Tags: Citizens Initiative and Recall, Forestry and Timber, Local Authority, Natural Resources, Forests
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Education Beat
ESL aid available for foreign-born adults Harford Community College will offer English as a Second Language Advising. ESL is for foreign-born adults 16 years of age or older who would like to improve English communication skills, including listening,...Tags: Illnesses, School Supplies, Mental Illness, Death and Dying, Colleges and Universities
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On a mission to share her love of music, art
[Special to The Baltimore Sun]Mary Boehly has a kaleidoscope view of culture. For years, she was a spectator, enjoying the theater and musical events. Then she joined the Baltimore Mandolin Orchestra, with which she performed for about eight years. "Being a musician helped me gain...Tags: Music Industry, People, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Classical Music, Children
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