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Business

Shoppers hit stores for Thanksgiving Day deals

Even as some retailers pushed back against the recent trend of Thanksgiving hours and online shopping made it easier than ever to snag a deal from the comfort of the couch, the most dedicated deal-seekers still packed in their holiday dinner early to flock to the stores.

Shoppers hit stores for Thanksgiving Day deals











Carroll County Lifestyles

Piel: What is the mission of the Christian church?

For one local congregation 60 percent of their decreasing budget is spent on building repair and maintenance and almost 40 percent on salary and internal church items. They are spending almost zero on outreach and mission. And that raises the question “what is the mission of the church?”

Piel: What is the mission of the Christian church?




Catonsville

Holiday gift programs provide a lift for those in need

Betty Okonski, the director of Southwest Emergency Services in Arbutus, has put together the nonprofit's annual toy giveaway for 34 years. She spends months searching for deals and helping local companies and community groups organize toy drives for the charity.

Holiday gift programs provide a lift for those in need



The Aegis Opinion

Overdose deaths are so very sad [Editorial]

No matter how hard we try, the addiction problem gets more tragic. The "we" referenced above is all of us – the police, the county government, the state government, health officials, school personnel, family, friends, neighbors and, especially, the parents.

Overdose deaths are so very sad [Editorial]

Business

Online shopping reaches new highs for the holidays

Online shopping has grown into a retail mainstay in recent years and is expected to reach all-time highs this holiday shopping season. Consumers can access most retailers in the palm of their hands through smartphones and other devices. The emergence of such online buying habits have helped reshaped the holiday season and diminished the significance of Black Friday for brands such as Under Armour and retailers large and small.

Online shopping reaches new highs for the holidays





Carroll County Times Opinion

A spiritual search for meaning in the holiday season

Even though our celebration of Thanksgiving has been downgraded it will still keep its four "F's" of family, friendship, food and faith. The old song "count your blessings, name them one by one" reminds us of blessings to be thankful for. The joy of going around the dinner table and each person sharing one thing they are thankful for still has its meaning.


Shoppers hit the malls, plazas for Black Friday

Shoppers around the Baltimore region were hitting the malls, plazas and retailers on Black Friday, fulfilling a tradition — even though for many, the holiday retail season has been underway for some time.

Shoppers hit the malls, plazas for Black Friday



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