From the Harford County Public Library: A lively discussion of writing, creativity, and exercising one’s imagination took place at the Abingdon Library on Sunday, November 18. Members of the Harford Writers’ Group and contributors to Voices From the Susquehanna II, their newly released and published anthology, came together to talk about their writing lives with […]
Archives for 2012
State Denies Initial Request to Upgrade Havre de Grace High, Youth’s Benefit Elementary; Harford Schools to Appeal
The state has denied Harford County Public Schools’ initial request for approval to upgrade Havre de Grace High School and Youth’s Benefit Elementary School. The notice came in a Nov. 13 letter to Superintendent Robert Tomback from Dr. David Lever, executive director of the Maryland Public School Construction Program. The letter cited unresolved “questions or […]
Reel News: Week of Nov. 26 — Killing Them Softly, Anna Karenina, Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 2, Nutcracker
Theatrical Releases This Week Thursday, November 29 – Special Event Star Trek: The Next Generation – A Celebration of Season 2 Unrated; 150 mins. Trailer This not-to-be-missed movie theatre event will feature two of the most popular Next Generation episodes, “Q Who?” and “The Measure of a Man” which will include, for the very first […]
Harris Testifies on Hurricane Sandy’s Impact on Eastern Shore
From the Office of Rep. Andy Harris: Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Andy Harris testified in front of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee about the impact of Hurricane Sandy. The 1st Congressional District had many areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy particularly the communities of Crisfield, Smith Island, Marion, Fairmount, Deal Island, Ocean Pines […]
34th Annual Delta Christmas Fair This Weekend; Tree Lighting, “Christmas at the Firehouse;” Decorating Contest
From the Delta Borough Council: The Mason-Dixon Line area welcomes residents and visitors to a community-wide open house during the 34th annual Delta Christmas Fair this weekend. Participating businesses, organizations, restaurants and artists in historic Delta Borough and Peach Bottom Township, PA, and in Cardiff and Whiteford, MD invite the public to enjoy a variety […]
Edgewood Woman Claims $2 Million Powerball Prize
From the Maryland Lottery: (Baltimore) – Almerta Williams knows she needs reading glasses. But the 55-year old Edgewood woman isn’t getting them any time soon. That’s because her poor vision led to her title as Maryland’s newest millionaire. When purchasing Powerball tickets yesterday for the record-setting $587.5 million jackpot, Almerta had trouble seeing the playslip. […]
Dagger Blotter Nov. 15-18: Pylesville Caller Reports Person Held Hostage in Airplane; Joppa Caller Believes Neighbor Pointed Cameras at Daughter’s Bedroom
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 1300 block of North Stepney Road reported vandalism to a […]
Maryland Watch: Redemption Requires Penance
Season 2, Episode 9 of the oft discussed (especially in Maryland) The Wire begins with two sets of corner boys fighting over territory in a shoot out in a neighborhood. The scene plays up one of the greatest tragedies, and biggest fears of city life, and gives the episode its title when the bullets from […]
