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Recession clouds holiday outlook for area charities
In Annapolis, Salvation Army Capt. Richard New calls it a double whammy: The recession has created much more need, yet made it harder for people to give.
Olde Mill: Churches celebrate Thanksgiving holiday
Several area churches will celebrate Thanksgiving with services on Wednesday and Thanksgiving Day.
Around Crownsville: Indian Creek performs 'Diary of Anne Frank'
Acting isn't new to Neena Boyle, a senior at Indian Creek Upper School. Heather Roth - The Capital From left, Elizabeth Bird, a senior who helped with historical research; Neena Boyle as Anne Frank; Tyler Cohen as Mr.
Volunteers still actively serving after 50-plus years
Vernon Horsmon, left, and Raymond Lankford have been volunteering with fire and rescue squads for much of their lives.
One man stood in the center of a multi-purpose room at the Hope House in Crownsville, tentatively tilting a musical rain stick first one way, then another.
Eric Hartley: Remember veterans today, too
Eighty-nine-year-old John Antoniak has been coming to Veterans Day ceremonies for a long time.
Around Crownsville/Gambrills: Area schools remember heroes, learn about service
Veterans Day has long been recognized as a time to honor men and women who serve in the military.
'Every one of you has a story'
In today's column , I write about the ceremony held yesterday at Crownsville Veterans Cemetery .
Olde Mill: Veterans recognized at church services tomorrow
Baldwin Memorial United Methodist Church, 921 Generals Highway, invites active and retired military personnel to wear their uniforms in honor of Veterans Day during worship services at 9 and 10:30 a.m. tomorrow.
Police Investigate Home Invasion and Robbery
Anne Arundel County Police are investigating a home invasion and robbery Friday night in Crownsville.
Downtown businesses raise $15,000 for autism
"What's going on here?" a passer-by asked the towering doorman outside Osteria 177, a restaurant on Main Street.
Around Crownsville/Gambrills: South Shore Elementary earns 'Character' title
There's a new flag flying on the pole at South Shore Elementary School in Crownsville, just under the "Green School" banner under the American flag.
Council approves Crofton community center lease
Even with a tepid blessing from the County Council last night, plans for a community center and skate park in Crofton remain surrounded by concerns.
Around Crownsville: Indian Creek student scores off the charts
Sawyer Lynch was only in second grade at Indian Creek School in Crownsville when his test scores earned him a place with Johns Hopkins University's Center for Talented Youth.
Spooktacular sights Major attractions offer Halloween fun for everyone
Everywhere you go these days, it's looking very "spooktacular." With Halloween just around the corner - whether your plans call for getting dressed-up or doing a bit of hobnobbing with family or friends - now is the time to set your sights on some ghoulishly-good fun.
County kicks off census awareness program
Anne Arundel County residents could be cheating themselves out of millions of dollars that would be spent on services they use.
Ex-county executive charged with assault
11 on Claibourne Road on the Annapolis Neck Peninsula. Brenda Alton, 45, who moved to Crownsville after the incident, filed the charges Saturday with a District Court commissioner in Annapolis.
Message to citizens: Brace yourself for potentially big cuts in government services.
Career criminal sentenced to 18 months
A career criminal who amassed 38 convictions over the past 30 years was sentenced yesterday to 18 months in jail after walking away from a court-ordered drug-rehabilitation program.
Around Crownsville/Gambrills: Millersville Elementary art teacher honored
Sometimes it's just nice to know your hard work has been noticed by your boss or peers.