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Bel Air honors Harford Day students
The members of the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners honored two Harford Day School students Monday for their dedication to the arts, their studies and the community. Avery Riedel and Klia Trintis, both eighth-graders, received Student Achievement...
Tags: Havre de Grace, Harford County, Aberdeen, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Christianity
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Inmates at Jessup, and American chestnuts, on comeback trail
A dozen inmates at the Patuxent Institution in Jessup have been working for months to help bring back the American chestnut tree, and in the process give themselves a bit of a comeback as well. This week inmates and administrators at the prison handed...
Tags: Safety of Citizens, The Home Depot, Martin O'Malley, Chestnuts, University of Maryland, College Park
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Use offshore oil and gas revenue for conservation
We wish to recognize the leadership of U.S. Senators Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin on behalf of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. LWCF is the program that ensures Maryland has the resources our parks, forests, and wildlife areas need to provide...Tags: Barbara A. Mikulski, Natural Resources, Benjamin L. Cardin, Petroleum Industry, Wildlife
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Day trips: Gift ideas, food and Christmas trees
Washington Downtown Holiday Market You'll find some unusual gifts at this year's Downtown Holiday Market, which features products from over 180 artisans and crafters. Browse through houseware, jewelry, paintings, clothes and crafts from around the...Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, Arts, Busch Gardens Orlando, Holidays, Religious Festivals
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10 Mid-Atlantic fall hikes offer peak autumn experiences
The simple act of going for a walk becomes an adventure when the weather turns crisp and Mid-Atlantic trees change color. Check out these area hiking trails to get a breath of fresh air, to commune with nature and to get a glimpse of our region's rich...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Trips and Vacations, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, National Parks, McAfee, Inc.
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Did McClellan get a bad rap? Debate goes on
The argument over the performance of the Union commander on the nation's bloodiest day is far from settled. Major Gen. George B. McClellan was sacked by President Abraham Lincoln less than two months after the Battle of Antietam. For more than a...Tags: Stroke, Ulysses S. Grant, Battle of Antietam, Lake County (Illinois), Unions
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150 years later, preservationists see victory at Antietam
— The fighting that killed or wounded 21,000 Americans in the rolling hills of Western Maryland was over in about 12 grisly hours. But a century and a half after the bloodiest day in American military history, the struggle to preserve the ground...
Tags: Slavery, West Point, National Parks, William Donald Schaefer, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Ruritan Club to hold yard sale Saturday
The Maugansville Ruritan Club will hold its annual yard sale Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ruritan Building on Maugans Avenue. Back Creek Valley Boys to be in concert May 19 The Back Creek Valley Boys will perform a concert Sunday,...Tags: Wines, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Dining and Drinking, Tour Operations Industry, Bars and Clubs
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Washington County tourism up 35 percent in 2012
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comTourism in Washington County remains healthy, with annual visitation in 2012 up by about 35 percent at most local tourist attractions, according to a local tourism official. Thomas B. Riford, president and chief executive officer of the Hagerstown-...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Corporate Officers, Tour Operations Industry, Marketing
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Documentary to shed light on annual Antietam illumination
julieg@herald-mail.com"Gods and Generals" author Jeff Shaara announced Monday he would match up to $5,000 in contributions to help fund a documentary about the Antietam National Battlefield Memorial Illumination. Former Hagerstown resident Michael Wicklein is producing a...Tags: Battle of Antietam, Kickstarter, Armed Conflicts
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Troop 412 Scouts help with MS Walk at Antietam
Members of Boy Scout Troop 412 were involved in a service project with the MS Walk at Antietam National Battlefield on April 27. The Scouts assisted with the logistical operations of the event and practiced the Leave No Trace principle by ensuring the...
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Washington County Museum Ramble has planes, trains, old autos, cooking demos and more
The Museum Ramble, a self-guided tour including 24 museums and historic sites from Clear Spring to Smithsburg, will be Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5. Some museums will be open only one day. A printed guide and map to participating sites are...
Tags: Gardens and Parks, French and Indian War, Arts, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), George Washington
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