I know it’s not local, but I read this recently and it put a burr under my saddle that I need to get out. I’ll apologize ahead of time for sounding a little like a liberal whack job, but to quote the great philosopher Popeye, ”I’ve had all I can stands, ‘cause I can’t stands […]
Let’s Get This House Sparrow Thing Out In The Open
In the past few years, I’ve seen a big increase in the number of bluebird nesting boxes. My guess is that most people erect these bird dwellings in the hope of attracting the beautiful Eastern Bluebird. Chickadees, Tufted Titmice, Carolina chickadees and Tree Swallows, which will help put a dent in the flying insect population, […]
Edgewood Chemical Biological Center Helps Complete Destruction of Munitions In Arkansas
From the U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center: Staff members from the U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center’s (ECBC) Chemical Biological Application and Risk Reduction Business Unit (CBARR) joined representatives from the U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency (CMA) in celebrating the successful completion of the mission to destroy all non-stockpile materiel locatedat Pine Bluff Arsenal […]
Climbing Temperatures Raise Concerns Over Heat Illness; Heat Claims 3 Lives In Maryland
From the Harford County Health Department: If the first week of summer, 2010 is any indication, Harford County residents should prepare for a few months of soaring temperatures and humidity, giving rise to concerns about heat-related illness. With steadily climbing temperatures and a rising heat index, Health Officer Susan Kelly reminds individuals of all ages […]
Harford Health Department Recommends Protective Measures Against Skin Cancer
From the Harford County Health Department: While the month of May is designated every year as the official national observance of Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, the official start of summer and this week’s heat wave reinforce the public’s need for heightened awareness about protection against ultraviolet radiation and the risks of skin cancer. […]
Black Bear Ambles Its Way Across Northern Harford County, Perhaps With Cub
For the better part of the last two weeks, a black bear has been ambling its way across northern Harford County as it crisscrosses Central Maryland in search of suitable habitat. For the time being, the bear is being left to its own devices, which has consisted so far of roaming from Jarrettsville, westward through […]
Harford County Honors and Remembers Fallen Heroes
From Harford County government: Honoring and remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country are things that Americans should take time to do every day, rather than just on certain days of the year. Harford County Executive David R. Craig is recognizing and supporting an organization whose mission it is to create […]
Harford Adolescent Addictions Services Moves From Main Street To Hays Street In Bel Air
From the Harford County Health Department: On June 21, 2010, the Harford County Health Department Division of Addiction Services, Adolescent Substance Abuse will move from its current location at 5 N. Main Street in Bel Air to Suite 300 at 120 S. Hays Street in Bel Air, Maryland, 21014. The relocation will cause no interruption […]
