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Despite nature's best efforts, Ellicott City, which was founded in 1772 as Ellicott Mills, stands today with all the old-country charm of its early days. Preservation is key to the community of Ellicott City, and restoring historic landmarks is something the residents believe in. Indeed, the town itself seems to want to be preserved, having survived three major fires and two major floods. Despite those potential disasters, Ellicott City thrives. New businesses have taken the place of burned-down ones on Main Street, and a railroad bridge at the end of the street is marked with lines that document the floods. Residents of the town, which is the seat of Howard County, have an unusually strong...
Despite nature's best efforts, Ellicott City, which was founded in 1772 as Ellicott Mills, stands today with all the old-country charm of its early days. Preservation is key to the community of Ellicott City, and restoring historic landmarks is something the residents believe in. Indeed, the town itself seems to want to be preserved, having survived three major fires and two major floods. Despite those potential disasters, Ellicott City thrives. New businesses have taken the place of burned-down ones on Main Street, and a railroad bridge at the end of the street is marked with lines that document the floods. Residents of the town, which is the seat of Howard County, have an unusually strong sense of community for this day and age. Also, the town often plays host to a weekend crowd of antique shoppers who come to peruse the many boutiques of the old town. Aside from the diversity of bars, restaurants and antique shops, Ellicott City offers quite a few buildings that are antiques themselves. Among these are the B&O Railroad Station Museum, the Patapsco Female Institute and just about every building on Main Street, from the pubs to the fire station -- almost all of which are rumored to be haunted. To that end, Ellicott City offers what is purportedly one of the best ghost tours in the state, which runs from April to December every year.
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Elinora Bowdoin Bolton, French teacher
Elinora Bowdoin Bolton, a former French teacher who had been a celebrated 1940s women's tennis player, died of heart failure in her sleep Tuesday at the Keswick Multicare Center. The former Howard County resident was 93.
Family members said she was...Tags: Huguenot, Walters Art Museum, Charles Street, University of Paris, Christianity
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The Ravens understand what the governor does not
What a wonderful piece of news the citizens of Maryland received when the Ravens announced they will not be increasing their tickets prices ("No rise in ticket price for Ravens," Feb. 4). This is the third straight season they have done so. Dick Cass and... -
New grocery store with international flavor opens in Long Reach
The parking lot at the Long Reach Village Center in Columbia was packed Friday morning. Inside the new grocery store, the cashiers had lines. "They've been waiting," said E. Paul Choe, the CEO and president of Family Market. The grocery store opened...Tags: Arable Farming, Safeway Inc.
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Datebook
Sunday, Feb. 12 Classical concert Sundays at Three Chamber Music Series presents the violin and piano duo of Ronald Mutchnik and Daniel Wyneken in a program of violin romances by Beethoven, Dvorak, Elgar, Bernstein, Svendsen, Tchaikovsky and others at...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Christianity, Lobbying, Slavery, Colleges and Universities
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Ellicott City
Science and art Lynn Roberts will speak on how science and art are related at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the American Association of University Women's monthly meeting at the Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Road. Light refreshments will be...Tags: Science, High Blood Pressure
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Howard County health briefs
Blood donations The Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Region of the American Red Cross is requesting blood donations. Eligible donors can call 800-GIVE-LIFE to schedule an appointment. Platelet donors should call 800-272-2123. Calendar Spiritual...Tags: Cancer, Behavioral Conditions, Diseases and Illnesses, Diseases and Illnesses, Breast Cancer
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Do we need a fresh strategy to combat Baltimore violence?
The Feb. 3 Baltimore Sun once again reported unsettling and saddening news: "Six shootings, two dead in spate of city violence." One must ask, why does such violence continue when the mayor, police chief, elected officials, religious leaders and concerned... -
Recipe Finder: Beef and mushroom ratatouille
Carol Newman from Crofton was searching for a beef ratatouille recipe that she said was in the manual that came with her Sunbeam Le Chef food processor many years ago. She said it was made with thinly sliced beef, eggplant, mushrooms and zucchini....Tags: Onions, Manufacturing and Engineering, Crofton, Zucchini, Manufacturing and Engineering
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The implied judgment behind 'no problem'
Regarding the answer by Helen Glazer to Paula Simon's commentary on "no problem" ("The problem with 'no problem,'" Jan. 25), I agree with Ms. Simon's judgment of this phrase, but I would go even further. The problem with "no problem" is the idea that what... -
O'Malley may be unaccountable, but legislators aren't
Gov. Martin O'Malleyis a lame duck, so we can't refuse to re-elect him. His "flush tax" will affect people of all incomes, as will his gas tax, which will affect not only drivers but transportation costs on all goods. While we can't do anything about...Tags: Regional Authority, Annapolis, Executive Branch, Government
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Margaret M. Ekin, homemaker
Margaret Miller Ekin, a homemaker and bookkeeper who had lived in Catonsville, died Feb. 2 of heart failure at Austell Presbyterian Village in Austell, Ga. She was 98. The daughter of farmers, Anna Margaret Miller, who did not use her first name, was...Tags: Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Naperville, Heart Failure, Howard County, Catonsville
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Howard County Red Cross chapter resells prom dresses
One lucky girl looking for a prom dress could end up with a pageant gown worn by a reigning Miss Maryland, who has donated her pink, fluffy, beaded dress to Project Prom Dress.
The Howard County chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting the resale...Tags: Baltimore Running Festival, American Red Cross, Charity, Howard County, Clothing, Accessories, and Shoes
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