Rather than tear down the Havre de Grace High School gym and auditorium once the new facility is built and open next year, the city of Havre de Grace is going to keep them, the mayor said. “We believe the buildings are worth saving, they are still of sound construction and good bones,” Mayor William...
Harford County government and Armstrong Utilities, a local cable and internet services provider, are collaborating on an effort to secure USDA grants to extend service to households in northern Harford County, where many residents do not have reliable internet service. The initiative coincides...
Finding the right venue for a children’s birthday party can be tricky. You have to factor in personality of the birthday child and their friends, the size of the party and the cost. We’ve taken some of the guesswork out of the process by finding some ideal party venues based on your type of child....
No one enjoys having an awkward conversation. But sometimes, the person we are dreading having that conversation with is actually just waiting for you to bring it up. According to recent focus groups conducted by the Harford County Department of Community Services, high school students said their...
Re: Socialism will snuff out flame of liberty in the United States in the Wednesday, June 19, edition of The Aegis. Perhaps Americans need to make a decision to reject those in power who continue to align themselves with foreign dictators. Perhaps it is the “enemy within” that is snuffing out the...
Of late, the calls for more “democratic socialism” have been voiced by democratic presidential candidates too numerous to list here but not least of all, socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth Warren. The calls for socialist policies have also been given on the floor of the House by Reps....
Various research studies have shown that teens who volunteer in their communities are generally more responsible with greater self-esteem and better overall attitudes than many of their counterparts and are 50% less like likely to abuse drugs, alcohol, cigarettes or engage in destructive behavior....
I am writing this additional editorial to make sure that the residents of Aberdeen are aware of the pending lawsuit against the Ripkens. The City of Aberdeen initiated $150,000 to retain lawyers for this lawsuit. There really is no ceiling on the amount the City could spend in lawyer fees moving...
“Sumer is icumen in, lhude sing cuccu!” Summer is indeed “a-coming in, loudly sing cuckoo,” and celebrate with the Harford Choral Society at its spring concert on Saturday. The Harford Choral Society will present its Messiah in May spring concert under the direction of Kathryn Locke at 7 p.m. at...
Musicians from the Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra and the Harford Choral Society will perform Mozart’s heavenly music April 28 at 3 p.m. “While in Salzburg, Austria, my wife Carol and I heard the duet ‘Sull’aria’ from Mozart’s Opera, Marriage of Figaro. It was magnificent. It appeared to be heaven-inspired,”...
Free performances of the award-winning play “Addicted” can be seen in Harford County beginning Thursday. The play, written and directed by Harford County school psychologist Christle Henzel, spotlights heroin’s impact on the community. It tells the story of three young adults struggling with addiction...
An announcement from Exelon Generation: Exelon Generation will conduct its semi-annual, full-volume test of the emergency warning sirens surrounding Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at approximately 1 p.m. This is one of two tests performed each year. The Peach Bottom emergency...
A new sculptural bike rack was unveiled recently on Main Street in downtown Bel Air. “Public art is one of those things that really adds to the quality of life for our residents,” Angela Robertson, grants and economic development coordinator for the town, said. “It makes our community unique.” ...