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Francizska Stratton 1924-2008

Francizska Stratton, 84, died at 10:50 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at Renaissance North Health Care Center in Warren.

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Mon Dec 01, 2008

The Baltimore Sun

Fighting tax assessments

A group of Harford County residents, upset over high property tax assessments, is trying to form a grass-roots organization to fight what the group calls unfair assessments through legislation.

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Related Topix: Harford County, MD

Sun Nov 23, 2008

The Baltimore Sun

Panel to focus on youth activity

Youths have a new advocate with the re-creation of the Harford County Youth Commission, a 21-member panel that will plan and coordinate youth activities, advance their issues and promote a wholesome environment ...

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Related Topix: Harford County, MD, Family, Teenagers, Bel Air, MD

Tue Nov 18, 2008

Cecil Whig

Moms on call

Last summer, Theresa Jenkins, a then-28-year-old mother who runs a home day care in Abingdon, needed a friend.

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Related Topix: Columbia, MD, Cecil County, MD, Aberdeen, MD

Thu Nov 06, 2008

The Baltimore Sun

'Having a ball' as a science lesson

Scientists from the Edgewood Chemical Biological Center have found that the simplest experiments can easily engage a child's curiosity and just might spark an interest in chemistry, physics or biology.

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Related Topix: Chemistry, Science, Libraries, Bel Air, MD, Family, Kids, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Tue Nov 04, 2008

The Baltimore Sun

Edgewood man charged in two pharmacy robberies

An Edgewood man has been arrested on charges of holding up two pharmacies and stealing $22,000 worth of drugs, the Harford County Sheriff's Office said today.

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Related Topix: Edgewood, MD, Drugs, Harford County, MD, Fallston, MD

Sun Nov 02, 2008

The Baltimore Sun

Mock election provides real involvement

After she was bombarded with questions from students about the presidential debates and this week's election, Jessica Ryan wanted to do something to get the students more involved.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Family, Kids, Harford County, MD, Barack Obama

Wed Oct 29, 2008

The Baltimore Sun

Race relations seminar

The Y of Central Maryland and the University of Baltimore will sponsor a community conversation about the 1968 riots, 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Nov.

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Related Topix: Baltimore Metro, University of Baltimore

Mon Oct 27, 2008

The Baltimore Sun

Things to do with the family this weekend

This weekend brings many Halloweeny activities, including the free Young People's String Program concert Sunday at the Peabody Institute, pictured on the left.

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Related Topix: Anne Arundel County, MD, Pasadena, MD, Harford County, MD, Howard County, MD, Glenwood, MD

Sat Oct 25, 2008

The Baltimore Sun

Bel Air, Abingdon arsons under investigation

The state fire marshal's office is investigating a series of apparently related arsons in the Bel Air and Abingdon areas, all of which happened in a one-hour period Thursday night, authorities said yesterday.

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Related Topix: Bel Air, MD

Fri Oct 24, 2008

The Baltimore Sun

Officials: Arsons last night in Bel Air, Abingdon are linked

The Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a series of related arsons in the Bel Air and Abingdon areas, all of which happened in a one-hour period last night, authorities said today.

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Related Topix: Fire, Bel Air, MD

Thu Oct 23, 2008

The Baltimore Sun

Winds force grounding of medevac helicopter

A Maryland State Police medevac helicopter made an emergency landing yesterday in a field near Route 543 in Abingdon, authorities said.

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Tue Oct 21, 2008

WBAL-AM Baltimore

Indicator Light Triggers MSP Chopper Landing

A possible mechanical problem shown by an indicator light is why Maryland State Police say that one of the agency's helicopters made an unexpected landing in a Harford County field late Tuesday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Harford County, MD, Baltimore County, MD

Sun Oct 19, 2008

The Baltimore Sun

Changes ahead

Within a week, the 65,000 motorists who go through the Interstate 95 and Routes 24 and 924 interchange in Abingdon every day will begin to see temporary concrete barriers installed, as crews isolate the work ...

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Related Topix: Bel Air, MD

Thu Oct 16, 2008

The Baltimore Sun

Firefighter from Abingdon, 32, dies overnight at Balto. Co. station

A Baltimore County firefighter and paramedic died last night while on duty, the fire department said today in a statement.

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Related Topix: Baltimore County, MD

Tue Oct 14, 2008

The Baltimore Sun

Couple robbed at gunpoint in Abingdon home

Two men wearing bandanas robbed an Abingdon couple at gunpoint early yesterday in their townhouse in the 3600 block of Longridge Court, the Harford County Sheriff's Office said today.

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Related Topix: Harford County, MD

Mon Oct 13, 2008

WBALTV.com

Authorities Probe Abingdon Home Invasion

Harford County sheriff's deputies are investigating a home invasion and robbery that occurred early Sunday in Abingdon.

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Related Topix: Harford County, MD

Fri Oct 10, 2008

The Baltimore Sun

Opera and nudity

If you're all excited about seeing Salome tomorrow, the first matinee HD simulcast of the season from the Metropolitan Opera , because you heard there's a lot of skin in the production, well, don't lose your ...

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Related Topix: Arts, Opera, Baltimore Metro, Owings Mills, MD, Bel Air, MD, Columbia, MD, Entertainment

Sun Oct 05, 2008

The Baltimore Sun

Recess will never be the same

The playground at Havre de Grace Elementary School wasn't very inviting. It contained metal bars and slides, and it didn't engage the children when they played outside during recess.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Riverside, MD, Bel Air, MD, Edgewood, MD, Joppa, MD

Tue Sep 30, 2008

Baltimore Business Journal

Wegmans scouts Harford for store

Wegmans Food Markets Inc. , the mega-grocer known for its dizzying array of produce, cheese and gourmet food, is scouting Harford County sites for a possible store.

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Related Topix: Bel Air, MD, Anne Arundel County, MD

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