The year 2010 was defined and dominated from the get-go by politics. Not only was 2010 a local election year, but a rematch in the governor’s race and an energized TEA Party movement added fuel to the fire. The political outrage manifested itself as a protest against President Barack Obama’s policies in downtown Bel Air […]
Down on the Farm: Political Stories and Speculation from Harford County’s Farm Fair
The annual Farm Fair typically marks the high point of summer in Harford County. It’s a time to relax and slow down the pace of life, while enjoying the bounties offered by an agricultural and rural lifestyle – unless you’re an elected official or have intentions of ever becoming one. In which case, the Farm […]
APG Police Officer Dies On Duty
An Aberdeen Proving Ground Police officer died of an apparent heart attack while on duty Wednesday, APG officials said. Peter N. Simon, 41, of Northeast was on duty in his office at about 10:00 a.m. when he began showing “signs of physical distress,” according to APG spokesman George Mercer. Simon was transported by APG Fire […]
Ehrlich In Bel Air: Harford An “Essential County” In Gubernatorial Bid
It’s official in Harford County: Bob Ehrlich is running for governor. The Republican candidate’s 2010 announcement took place within sight of the location of his 2006 Bel Air announcement, the building that is now the Dark Horse restaurant. Ehrlich is certainly not the Dark Horse he was in 2002, when he ran a strong grass-roots […]
Bel Air Questions And Answers: Pay Scale, Take-Home Cars, Bar Patrol, Budget
The town of Bel Air resolved another close election on Monday, and interest in the town administration was piqued by divisive campaigning. The town forum, which The Dagger moderated, was less contentious than most of the campaign despite good questions from town citizens. Among the questions posed by attendees were several that your moderators determined […]
Bel Air Election Day Updates
Keep checking in here to see updates from the frontlines of the Bel Air Election: 11/3/2009 3:44 PM A few pics from the scene: 11/3/2009 3:30 PM With beautiful fall weather, candidates and voters have been talking outside of town hall as what has been the most contested town election in recent years comes to […]
The Art of War: No Tactic Off-Limits During Aberdeen Election Season
Just two weeks before the city’s election, Aberdeen is proving once again that when it comes to politics, no tactic is off-limits. A police report filed earlier this summer against a notable local figure has come to light in what may be an effort to turn a dubious allegation into a political hit. According to […]
Harford Election 2010: Political Round-Up
The July 4th Independence Day holiday marks the official start of the election season in Maryland. The parades, cookouts, and horseshoe toss competitions offer the perfect opportunity for candidates to float their names to a massive audience and, conveniently, according to State Board of Elections, the first day an individual may file a Certificate of […]
