The film making process sucks, particularly when shooting on location. There are so many things that can and will go wrong, and even the most organized production is a logistical nightmare. So when mounting an adaptation of Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” – a novel that yielded a film version by Sidney Lumet […]
Archives for 2017
Mayor McGrady: “The Goal, Since the Day this Council was Elected, is to See Greater Use of Ripken Stadium”
From Aberdeen Mayor Patrick McGrady and City Councilmembers Steven Goodin, Sandra Landbeck, and Melvin Taylor: To the Citizens and Businesses of Aberdeen: Despite rumors you may have heard or read, the Aberdeen City Council did not vote to sell Ripken Stadium to any outside group or organization. On Monday, November 6, the Aberdeen City Council […]
Chmielewski and Richards Win Town of Bel Air Commissioners Seats
From the Town of Bel Air: Amy G. Chmielewski and Patrick T. Richards Win Town of Bel Air Commissioners Seats On Thursday, November 9, 2017, at 10:00 AM, at Bel Air Town Hall, 39 N. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD, the Board of Canvassers met to conduct the Absentee Canvass and Provisional Canvass. These ballot […]
Owner of Defense Contracting Firm Sentenced for Paying Bribes to Civilian Employee at APG
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Baltimore: On November 7, 2017, United States District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Rainier Ramos, age 50, of Bel Air, Maryland, to two years in prison, including a 12-month period of home confinement, followed by three years of supervised release for bribery in connection with his duties at the […]
Sgt. Alfred B. Hilton Bridge Dedicated to Harford County’s Only Medal of Honor Recipient
From Del. Mary Ann Lisanti: YOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN DELEGATE LISANTI IN HONORING SGT. ALFRED B. HILTON Please join me at the Sgt. Alfred B. Hilton Memorial Bridge Dedication honoring Harford County’s only Medal of Honor Recipient Thursday, November 9, 2017, 1:30 PM Alfred B. Hilton Memorial Park, 4020 Gravel Hill Road Havre de Grace, […]
Port Deposit Receives $6.6 Million in Federal Funding for New Water Treatment Plant
From Congressman Andy Harris: WASHINGTON, DC: On November 8, the United States Department of Agriculture announced its approval of $4.2 million in loans and $2.4 million in grants for the replacement and relocation of Port Deposit’s existing wastewater treatment plant. Additional funding will be provided by the Maryland Department of the Environment. Congressman Andy Harris […]
Aberdeen IronBirds Announce 2018 Regular Season Schedule; Opening Day June 15
From the Aberdeen IronBirds: The Aberdeen IronBirds, Class A short-season affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, today announced its schedule for the 2018 regular season. Birdland Begins in Aberdeen on Friday, June 15 at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium when the IronBirds play host to reigning New York-Penn League champions, the Hudson Valley Renegades (June 15-17). […]
Burbey: “In Order for Harford County Public Schools to Create a Sustainable System, Significant Changes Must Occur”
The following letter was sent from Harford County Education Association President Ryan Burbey to Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Barbara Canavan and each member of the Harford County Board of Education. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Dear Ms. Canavan, In my capacity as the HCEA president, I am required to serve […]