Have you heard the one about the Democratic Governor who is elected based on a promise to fight electric rate increases and after the election did everything in his power to INCREASE the cost of electricity for the average Maryland family? The punch line is “he was re-elected.” I think it’s quite impossible to argue […]
The Power of Unconditional Love – The Wiggle
Happy New Year!!! You made it through another year. What do you think 2013 is going to bring?? Prosperity, good health, weight loss, etc–the usual desires and wishes. How about simply: love? Love—so simple, but easily overlooked. I’m here to tell you that your pets can help with your health and fitness with their unconditional […]
Harford County Fatal Crashes Up in ’12 Amid Falling Overall Accident Numbers; Permanent Traffic Safety Commission Sought, But Not Speed Cameras
Less than a half-hour remained in 2012 when the teenager brought his car around a curve of Bush Chapel Road in Aberdeen. According to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, 17-year-old Austin Remines was on the yellow center line a moment later when he swerved back into his own lane, lost control of his vehicle, and […]
Maryland Watch: And They’re Off
There is a whole lot of fun going on in Annapolis and Maryland politics this week. The General Assembly session started last Wednesday so everybody has been busy. Governor Martin O’Malley is in a competition with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on who can institute the strongest gun control in the nation. Both men plan […]
Rally for Bel Air Teen Charged with Killing His Father; Murder Trial Begins May 14
The Bel Air teen charged with killing his father appeared at a hearing today at the Harford County Courthouse, where supporters also staged a rally on his behalf. According to police, Robert (Bob) C. Richardson, 17, shot his father at their Bel Air home last January before dumping the body in an Aberdeen pond and […]
Havre de Grace High School Upgrade Denied Again; State Authorities Cite “Substantial Excess of Capacity”
Citing concerns about “substantial excess of capacity” in Havre de Grace schools, state authorities have again denied Harford County Public Schools’ request for local planning approval to upgrade Havre de Grace High. Local planning approval is required for the project to be eligible for state funding in future years. The latest denial came in a […]
Maryland Watch: The Taxes Are Coming, The Taxes Are Coming
When Governor Martin O’Malley first ran for Governor, he said he wouldn’t balance the State’s budget on the “backs of local government.” He called it a “shell game.” He said, “It does not make us stronger if we balance the budget at the state level and leave a hole at the municipal government.” One of […]
Benefit Planned for Family of Bel Air Record Store Owner, Dagger Columnist
A benefit is planned for the family of a Bel Air record store owner and Dagger music columnist missing since last week, with the local music community rallying in his memory. A two-day musical benefit to support the family of Scott R. Hammer, 57, of Havre de Grace is set for Feb. 2 and Feb. […]
