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A chorus of barks echoing out from the Westminster Municipal Pool at its annual Pooch Pool Party.

This week’s count extends a day and is published late because of the holiday. Baltimore went five days without a murder last week, while police made four murder

Family and friends of Immanuel Quickley gathered earlier this week in his hometown of Havre de Grace to celebrate his gold medal from the United States team representing basketball players in the 17 and under age group in Spain this summer.

Fish Smithson and 'Eastside Pride'

Hogan executive order reflects a skewed view of what education is for

Why Dems can't stand to see Hogan succeed

Starting school after Labor Day is a first step toward a family-friendly school calendar

Baltimore, Chicago and other cities are a case study on the limits of local gun control, not its perceived failure

On a sunny and balmy Labor Day, thousands of people took advantage of the holiday weekend to fill Ripken Stadium for the last Aberdeen IronBirds game this year.

A water main break in the area of Chesapeake High School in Baltimore County has closed the building for the day.

25 public school teams have games scheduled for Tuesday

Ocean City remains under a tropical storm warning Saturday and is expected to see significant coastal flooding while the Baltimore region will remain dry this weekend.

A few weeks ago, a Texas school teacher named Brandy Young went viral on the Internet when a parent shared a letter she sent home announcing her new homework policy: There wouldn't be any assigned, unless it was work your child was unable to complete in class. She instead asked parents and students spend their time after school doing things like eating together as a family, reading to and with your children and getting kids to bed early, all of which have a proven impact on student success.

On Labor Day, thank a union member

Whether the school year starts before or after Labor Day, an actual school day should start no earlier than 8 a.m.

Post-Labor Day school start could help Deep Creek — if Maryland dredged the lake

Hogan's foolish attempt to manipulate school calendars for sake of beach tourism is infuriating

The Week in Review is a quick roundup of links to stories that we wrote and you clicked on this week.

Maryland children will lose skills — and proper nutrition — from governor's education edict

Howard County Government offices will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 5 and will re-open at regular business hours on Tues., Sept. 6.

By Andrew Michaels

Sep 2, 2016

Although gas prices have increased over the past month, AAA-Mid Atlantic says it doesn't expect prices to affect Labor Day travel.

Tropical Storm Hermine is forecast to become a hurricane Thursday and strike the Florida panhandle by early Friday morning.

By Scott Dance

Sep 1, 2016

After thinking that the Labor Day weekend weather was going to be near perfect, things are a little more unexpected thanks to Tropical Storm Hermine.

The Aberdeen IronBirds were back in the win column Tuesday night for the first time in a week.

Do you approve of Gov. Larry Hogan's executive order prohibiting public schools from opening before Labor Day?

The Aberdeen IronBirds started their final road trip of the season Monday and unfortunately, it begins with a loss. The IronBirds lost at State College, 5-2, in New York-Penn League play.

By Randy McRoberts

Aug 29, 2016

'Chirp' technology

There are plenty of better investments for Baltimore than spending money on police brutality suits.

In deep blue Maryland, it's the white Republican running for governor who has a direct message for black voters. Larry Hogan argues his job-creating economic policies are just what's needed to address the community's high jobless rate. Democrat Anthony Brown studiously avoids talking about minority voters, saying his policies are designed to make life better for everyone.

Feral cats are a problem but not the health threat some critics have suggested

Children lacking summer enrichment can experience learning loss of as much as 30 percent compared to those who do have enrichment-filled summers. These children need to return to school sooner rather than later, because for many families school provides the most constructive enrichment to which they have access.

The Nathan Chris Baker Foundation remembers 5-year-old Nathan

Mark Sept. 27 down on your calendar for the 6th annual Crab and Chicken Feast at the American Legion Susquehanna Post 135 from 2 to 6 p.m

Dumsers' soft ice cream cones were still twirled perilously high, Thrashers' french fries were still doused in vinegar, and the surf was clear and cold as ever, but there were signs of change in Ocean City this summer.

Rick Snider of Biglerville, Pa., was the top winner of the grand-prize drawing at the Maryland Fishing Challenge Finale last Sunday, walking away with a boat, motor and trailer from Bass Pro Shops and Tracker Boats.

Carroll County students may have a shorter four day spring break next school year.

Results from the Ellicott City Labor Day Running Classic.

The blame for the dissemination of nude celebrity photos lies not with the women who took them, but the filth who stole them.

Hammond and Reservoir got the 2014 Howard County volleyball season started on a successful note, as both teams won on Friday evening. Hammond lost the first set to visiting Northeast of Anne Arundel, 25-23, but rallied back to win, 25-17, 25-14, 25-14. Junior setter Bahar Lakeh had 24 assists, and junior middle Lauryn Terry had 8 solo blocks and 7 kills. Leading the backrow defense, junior co-captain Catie Chervenak made 9 digs.