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Students participate in Mix It Up at Lunch Day

Elkdridge Landing students participate in Mix It Up at Lunch Day

Elkridge Landing Middle School students, including Lynette Figueroa (left), Jesse Poligardo, Ciera Johnson, Bryanna Wilson and Katie Eggleston, participated Tuesday in Mix It Up at Lunch Day, a national effort that encourages students to eat lunch with peers outside of their normal social groups. The goal is to break down barriers between students to improve intergroup relations.

Howard adopts restriction on indoor tanning beds

Indoor tanning industry officials, salon owners and their supporters packed a Howard County Health Department conference room Tuesday night to argue against a ban on teens under 18 using the electric beds, but to no avail.

 
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Sunday Howard County editor: Linda Schubert, 410-332-6171

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General: Jonathan Pitts, 410-332-6990
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Stained-glass classes

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Multimedia exhibit

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Hickory Ridge Community Association will host a Holiday Craft Shop from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 22...

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The Laurel Historical Society has prepared a display at the Stanley Memorial Library, 507 Seventh...

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