Theatrical Releases This Week Prometheus Director: Ridley Scott R; 119 min Trailer Ridley Scott, director of Alien and Blade Runner, returns to the genre he helped define. With Prometheus, he creates a groundbreaking mythology, in which a team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a thrilling […]
Archives for June 2012
New Harford Democratic Club: “Dream Act is Winnable at the Polls if Supporters Counter Misinformation Promoted by Anti-Immigrant Groups”
From the New Harford Democratic Club: The Dream Act, which would allow resident immigrants to pay in-state tuition at Maryland public colleges and universities, is supported by a majority of Marylanders according to recent polls, but misinformation from those opposed could affect the outcome of the November referendum, according to a supporter of the legislation. […]
Del. Stifler Considers Run for District 35 State Senate Seat; Will Not Oppose Sen. Glassman Should He Seek Re-Election
Del. Donna Stifler, a Republican representing northern Harford County, announced Wednesday that she is exploring the possibility of running for the state senate – provided the current state senator representing the district decides to vacate the office. Stifler, who was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2006 when she surprisingly supplanted longtime […]
Dagger Blotter June 4-5: Threats Made Against Cat in Edgewood; Kids Kick Door in Forest Hill; Dip in Road Reported in Abingdon
The blotter is compiled from records of calls for service received by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. The records are reviewed and prepared for publication by Dagger staff. They do not include records from municipal or state law enforcement agencies. Aberdeen A caller from the 1000 block of Old Philadelphia Road complained Monday of the […]
Rally to Oppose “Obamacare” Contraception Mandate Scheduled for Friday in Bel Air
From the Stand Up for Religous Freedom Rally: [Bel Air] — On Friday, June 8, as the United States Supreme Court prepares to issue its ruling on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), concerned citizens of Bel Air will take to the streets to voice public opposition to the Obama administration’s Health and […]
Hollywood Casino Perryville Generates $10.1 Million in Revenue in May
From the Maryland Lottery: (Baltimore) – The Maryland Lottery today announced revenue numbers for the state’s two casinos — Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County and the Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County. May 2012’s combined statewide revenue totaled $14,553,458.31, an increase of $1,259,249.54 over May 2011 or 9.5%. Hollywood Casino Perryville generated $10,092,596.70 […]
Rep. Harris Amendment Blocks Taxpayer-Funded Energy Efficiency Projects in China
From the office of Rep. Andy Harris: Washington, DC – Yesterday, for a second year in a row, Rep. Andy Harris passed an amendment in the House to stop shipping hard-earned American taxpayer dollars to China and India to make their cities more energy efficient. Rep. Harris’ amendment to H.R. 5325 – FY 2013 Energy […]
“The Harford Edge” June 8: Bel Air Author Karin Harrison; Rally Against “Obamacare” Contraception Mandate
Bel Air author Karin Harrison’s new book, “Hermann’s Ruhe”, offers a rare glimpse of daily life in Germany during the final stages of World War II. Based on Harrison’s family history, the book blends fact and fiction in a compelling story about an ordinary German housewife who struggles under extraordinary circumstances to keep her three […]
