All the holiday songs are playing, everyone is gathering up courage to hit the stores and tackle their holidays lists; there is stress, anxiety, and sometimes general unhappiness for what is deemed “the most wonderful time of the year.” Is that how you feel? Overwhelmed? Overburdened? Did you just flip someone off in the parking […]
Archives for 2012
Del. Glass: Health Hazards and “Legitimate Privacy Concerns” with Smart Meters
From Del. Glen Glass: Letter to the Editor: As you probably know, I am deeply concerned about public health and safety. I care about my constituents and that love comes from by profound love of God and my love for the rights that this great country was founded on. So long as I am able […]
Rumors of Potential Violent Act on Friday Deemed Not Credible by Harford County Public Schools; Increased Police Presence Planned
Rumors regarding a potential incident planned for Friday involving Harford County schools are unfounded, Harford County Public Schools said in a robo-call which went out Thursday evening. School system security chief Bob Benedetto told The Dagger that rumors that someone would bring a gun to school were “not valid in Harford County.” The rumors spread […]
Reel News: Weeks of 12/17 and 12/24 — Django Unchained, Les Miserables, This is 40, Jack Reacher, Monsters Inc. 3D, The Guilt Trip
Upcoming Theatrical Releases Wednesday, December 19, 2012 Monsters, Inc. 3D Director: Pete Docter and David Silverman G; 95 mins Trailer After exploring the worlds of toys and bugs in the two Toy Story films and A Bug’s Life, the award-winning computer animation company Pixar delves into the realm of monsters with its fourth feature. Hulking, […]
Dagger Blotter Dec. 7-9: Man Builds Campfire on Aberdeen Road; Man with Stocking on Head Walking Around Joppa; Edgewood Father Steals Mail
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 area of Route 7 and Route 543 reported a man […]
Maryland Watch: Pay No Attention to the Holes in My Argument
Speed cameras are a hot topic right now because it’s been discovered that Baltimore City has been issuing faulty tickets, but Governor Martin O’Malley wants you to pay no attention to that, because you have the right to go to court and prove your innocence and therefore are not being robbed your due process and […]
New Proposed Plaza to Improve Healthcare Choices and Increase Convenience for Harford County Residents
From MedStar Health: To meet the demands of the expanding population and to better serve Harford County, MedStar Health announced today its plans to expand home healthcare services in the community through the development of a comprehensive care plaza in Bel Air South. The plaza, located at the intersection of Plum Tree Road and Route […]
Department of Defense to Auction 1973 Vintage Airstream Trailer, Located at Aberdeen Proving Ground; Bidding Starts at $150
From Government Liquidation: If your New Year’s resolution includes road-tripping in style, you’re in luck. The Department of Defense is looking to offload an authentic 1973 Airstream “Sovereign Land Yacht” vintage trailer used by the US Military to transport officials and senior ranking officers inside a military cargo plane. The Airstream was strapped inside the […]