As he seeks his 4th term in office, Aberdeen Mayor Michael Bennett faces competition from three battle-tested opponents, including a former city mayor, a candidate who ran for state office, and the rival who lost to Bennett in his last race by barely two dozen votes. Bennett, who was first elected in 2007 when he […]
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5 Candidates Seek 3 Seats in Bel Air Town Commissioner Race
With longtime town commissioners Robert Reier and Edward Hopkins not seeking re-election, five candidates – including one incumbent – have lined up for a seat at one of the three positions with expiring terms on the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners. While her two colleagues are not running to retain their seats, incumbent town […]
State-Designated Main Street and Arts and Entertainment Districts Continue in Havre de Grace
From the City of Havre de Grace: In 2005, Main Street Maryland (MSM) designated an outlined district and in 2008 The State of Maryland designated an Arts and Entertainment district in Havre de Grace, both supported by a City resolution and managed by a nonprofit. Activities over the last 12 months and a recent audit […]
Public Hearing Scheduled for Proposed Expansion of Blasting and Mining Operations at Churchville Quarry
From Friends of Harford: Public hearings will be held before the Zoning Hearing Examiner for CASE NO. 5849: BLUEGRASS MATERIALS COMPANY, LLC – 1219 Calvary Road, Churchville. Special exception and variances, proposed for the Third Election District, 1219 Calvary Road, Churchville by BLUEGRASS MATERIALS CO., LLC and 3313 SNAKE LANE LLC. Appealed because modification/extension of […]
Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna Helps 5 Low-Income Families Preserve Homes During ‘A Brush with Kindness’ Week
From Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna: Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna is one of nearly 40 Habitat affiliates who collaborated with Valspar, Habitat’s national paint partner, and Wells Fargo, to launch A Brush with Kindness Week, Sept. 19-26. A Brush with Kindness Week is a nationwide effort to transform neighborhoods by painting, providing minor exterior home repairs, […]
Dagger Movie Night: The Martian — “The Most Upbeat Take on Near-Certain Death Ever Written”
“Why is it you feel like a dope if you laugh alone, but that’s usually how you end up crying?” — Chuck Palahniuk Who knew getting stuck on Mars could be so much fun? Ridley Scott and Andy Weir deliver what has to be the most upbeat take on near-certain death ever written. While the […]
Reel News: Week of Oct. 2 — The Martian, Sicario, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Entourage, Poltergeist
Upcoming Theatrical Releases The Martian Director: Ridley Scott PG-13; 2 hr. 14 min. Trailer During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager […]
Youth’s Benefit Elementary, Fallston Middle, Patterson Mill High Lauded for Summer Reading Efforts
From the Harford County Public Library: Harford County Public Library presented trophies to Youth’s Benefit Elementary, Fallston Middle, and Patterson Mill High schools for their achievement of having the highest percentage of Summer Reading Program completers. Media Specialists Krissy Hemmerich and Holly Tompkins from Youth’s Benefit Elementary School along with Principal Thomas M. Smith were […]
