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• Opinion

Bob Timberg was an iron man among American journalists

Seventeen years had come and gone, and our roles had changed. By 1995, Bob Timberg was no longer a political reporter chasing suspected corruption in Baltimore

By Dan Rodricks

Sep 8, 2016

• Obituaries

Robert R. Timberg, Sun reporter and Marine who wrote about Vietnam War, dies

Robert R. "Bob" Timberg, a former Evening Sun and Baltimore Sun reporter and Marine Corps veteran whose 1995 book "The Nightingale's Song" about five Naval Academy graduates who served in the Vietnam War earned him wide acclaim, died Tuesday from respiratory failure at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was 76.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Sep 8, 2016

• Anne Arundel

Naval Academy commencement: Defense Secretary Ashton Carter sends Class of 2016 out to fleet

Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter on Friday urged the newly commissioned officers of the Naval Academy's class of 2016 to prepare to tackle five challenges facing the nation: Russian aggression, the rise of China in East Asia, a nuclear-armed North Korea, Iranian meddling in the Middle East and the battle against the self-declared Islamic State.

By Ian Duncan

May 27, 2016

• Obituaries

Richard 'Jud' Henderson, Gibson Island author and longtime sailor, dies

Richard "Jud" Henderson, an author who turned his love of sailing and the Chesapeake Bay into a series of books on maritime topics, died Feb. 18 of a ruptured appendix at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. He was 91.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Mar 15, 2016

• Maryland

Female midshipmen to wear trousers, not skirts, at graduation

When female midshipmen in the Naval Academy Class of 2016 stride out onto the field at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium for commencement in May, they'll be wearing trousers, not skirts, officials said Tuesday.

By Ian Duncan

Feb 23, 2016

• Sports

For Ellicott City's Kyle Zemeir, early start in gymnastics leads to spot in national championships

Zemeir is one of three competitors from Maryland, along with Crownsville's Maggie Musselman and Baltimore's Donnell Whittenburg.

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• Politics

Congress battles over cuts to military commissaries

WASHINGTON — An effort to privatize commissaries used by service members at military installations such as Fort Meade and Aberdeen Proving Ground is meeting with stiff resistance from a bipartisan group of lawmakers who say the proposal would lead to reduced benefits.

By John Fritze

Jun 11, 2015

• Sports

Former Navy pitcher Oliver Drake gets first taste of majors with O's

On April 25, Cardinals pitcher Mitch Harris became the first graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy to play in the majors since Nemo Gaines pitched four games for the Washington Senators in 1921. Weeks later, Oliver Drake could become the second former Midshipman to pitch in the majors in 2015 after being called up by the Orioles.

By Dan Connolly

May 23, 2015

• University of Virginia

Vend Natural meets demand for quick, healthy snacks

Consumers are snacking a lot more frequently than they did decades ago, but they've also become more health-conscious

By Lorraine Mirabella

Apr 27, 2015

• Travel

First female Blue Angels pilot to perform at OC Air Show

By Michelle Deal-Zimmerman

Apr 21, 2015

• Maryland

Century High student raises $11K for wounded service members

When Century High School junior Jarrett Justice decided to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project, an organization dedicated to helping service members, he never expected to surpass his goal of $5,000.

• Maryland

South Carroll student plans ceremony to honor veterans

On April 20, South Carroll High School will hold its first-ever Military Appreciation Night to benefit veteran service organizations and recognize the sacrifice made by veterans and their families.

• Obituaries

Robert E. Sundius Sr., electrical engineer

Robert E. Sundius Sr., a retired electrical engineer who had a lengthy career in private industry and government, died.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Apr 8, 2015

• Obituaries

Frank J. Schmidt

Frank J. Schmidt, a retired Fairchild Aviation Inc. executive who was a longtime active volunteer aboard the Liberty ship SS John W. Brown, died Tuesday at Tranquillity at Fredericktowne, a Frederick assisted-living facility, of heart failure. He was 87.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Apr 6, 2015

• College Sports

Leftovers from Q&A with Mount St. Mary's Kyle O'Brien

Leftovers from Q&A with Mount St. Mary's Kyle O'Brien

By Edward Lee

Apr 3, 2015

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• Harford

Towne, Kays lead winners in inaugural 5K race

The Friends R Family 5K in Bel Air Sunday drew a large field and a small runner who outran almost everyone.

• Sports

Ravens opening up room for more fans to attend training camp

The purchase of adjacent land for a parking lot could allow as many as 1,000 fans per day to attend Ravens' training camp practices.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Mar 23, 2015

• Maryland

Students learn the ropes of applying to service academies

• Politics

Turner to enter House race

Ingrid M. Turner, a former chair of the Prince George's County Council, will announce on Tuesday that she is running for the House that will be left open by Rep. Donna F. Edwards, a source close to the Democrat said on Sunday.

• Susan L. Burke

Attorney Susan Burke rules out Senate run

Baltimore attorney Susan L. Burke, who rose to prominence battling the Department of Defense and its contractors in court, said in an email to supporters Saturday that she will not run for Sen. Barbara Mikulski's seat.

By Ian Duncan

Mar 14, 2015

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Frostburg State first D-III men's lacrosse team to 6-0

Visiting Frostburg State became the first Division III men's college lacrosse team to reach 6-0 this season by winning, 12-4, over Lycoming on Wednesday.

• Politics

Baltimore attorney Susan L. Burke considering run for Mikulski's Senate seat

Baltimore attorney Susan L. Burke, known for her work representing military service members who say they are victims of sexual assault, said Friday that she is seriously considering a run for the U.S. Senate.

By Ian Duncan

Mar 6, 2015

• Sports

In Orioles camp, ex-Navy standout Oliver Drake hopes to 'open some eyes'

Oliver Drake looked quite comfortable in the clubhouse of the Orioles' Ed Smith Stadium spring training complex. Whether standing at his locker talking to a reporter or playing pingpong against top prospect Dylan Bundy, the former Navy pitcher seemed right at home.

By Bill Wagner

Mar 2, 2015

• Sports

Q&A with Navy goalie Annie Foky

Navy senior goalie Annie Foky, coming back from knee surgery, has returned as fearless as ever.

By Katherine Dunn

Feb 26, 2015

• Sexual Assault

Pentagon reports lower rate of sex assaults on midshipmen

More midshipmen at the Naval Academy reported sexual assaults last year, officials said Wednesday, but the overall levels of victimization, including inappropriate touching, fell to their lowest rate in years.

By Ian Duncan

Feb 11, 2015

• Opinion

Heeding the call to service

People love to watch videos of returning service members coming home to the surprise of their kids and get misty-eyed as they share in emotional reunions. We expect a polished military color guard at the Super Bowl, with a tightly packed formation of jets flying over during the singing of the National Anthem. And we shed tears at the sacrifices soldiers make on the battle field. But empathy is not enough. If you really want to thank a veteran, encourage service as well as those who already

• Laurel Leader

Laurel senior centers offer Black History Month and Valentine's Day events

Laurel's senior centers are offering variety of events in February.

• Feminism

ACLU, military women's group sue Defense Department for Naval Academy records on female midshipmen

Advocates for military women are suing the Department of Defense for information about how the Naval Academy and the other military service academies recruit female students — part of a campaign, they say, to expose ongoing gender bias at the elite training grounds for the nation's officer corps.

By Ian Duncan

Feb 3, 2015

• Opinion

Secret Service remains top-notch

U.S. Secret Service agents deserve the nation's respect and gratitude despite some recent missteps by a few

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• Obituaries

John M. 'Jack' Martin Sr.

John "Jack" Martin, a retired real estate broker who had been publisher of the Arbutus Times, died.

By Jacques Kelly

Jan 26, 2015

• Features

Party: Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee

• Laurel Leader

Soccer pros to teach skills, techniques to youths in Laurel [South Laurel/Montpelier]

Greater Laurel United Soccer Club has announced its Winter 2015 Indoor Training Classes for youth ages 8 to 14. Players will meet for six sessions beginning Feb. 9. and will learn foot skills, improve their technical game and have fun, all while getting exercise. In celebration of Black History Month, the Montpelier Arts Center is hosting a three-week series of talks on the life and works of author Alice Walker on Feb. 2, 9 and 16 at 7 p.m. The sessions will be led by Dr. Karen Arnold, former

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Grace Cavalieri's elegiac new book of poems, 'The Man Who Got Away,' mourns her lost husband

• Obituaries

Ronald G. McBee Sr., master plumber

Ronald Gary "Chief" McBee Sr., who founded a plumbing business, died of cancer Dec. 28 at his Fallston home. He was 67.

By Jacques Kelly

Jan 2, 2015

• Opinion

Torture is not a partisan issue

Even if the CIA's enhanced interrogation program led to some successes, given its uncontested moral horror and negative repercussions, liberals and conservatives should be able to agree never again to countenance such a program.

• Obituaries

Stewart H. 'Stew' McLean, developer

Stewart H. "Stew" McLean, a retired developer and home builder who enjoyed writing, died Saturday at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Towson of multiple system atrophy. He was 88.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Dec 17, 2014

• Colleges and Universities

Maryland nonprofits investing in offshore accounts

Maryland charities Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland and U.S. Naval Academy all report offshore investment accounts

By Doug Donovan

Dec 13, 2014

• Sports

Local Army alums know all about 'living in enemy territory'

The 115th Army-Navy football game will be played just 25 miles from the United States Naval Academy on Saturday, so it's probably natural to view the game at M&T Bank Stadium as a home date for the Midshipmen, even though the Army has a very significant presence in and around the Baltimore area.

By Peter Schmuck

Dec 10, 2014

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Army-Navy media luncheon ends up being a one-sided affair

This year's Army-Navy Classic (presented by USAA) will be Dec. 13 at M&T Bank Stadium, and that was the site of the luncheon Wednesday. But the representation was as one-sided as the football rivalry has been over the past 12 years.

By Peter Schmuck

Dec 3, 2014

• Harford

It's a second for Moynihan in just her second long-distance race

Running only her second long-distance race, Kaitlan Moynihan of Bel Air finished second among 1,380 women in the half-marathon of the TCS Annapolis Running Classic Saturday.

• Defense

TSA expands PreCheck to Naval Academy mids, other military students

Midshipmen at the Naval Academy in Annapolis and other students at U.S. military institutions will now be able to pass through airports with a little less hassle.

• Commuting

Good Morning, Baltimore: Need to know for Friday

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Nov 21, 2014

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