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A student's winning words Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Student poet and blogger wins $67,000 Kerr award

Meredith Peterson (right) cheers for fellow Washington College graduate Emma Sovich (left), winner of the school's Sophie Kerr literary prize. Sovich, who uses a blog and printing press to publish her work, won the largest award in the prize's history, officials said.

Judge sends ground rent suit back to state Mon, 19 May 2008 19:28:00 -0400
Davis says Maryland District Court is proper place for case to be heard

Davis says Maryland District Court is proper place for case to be heard

Glen Burnie teen arrested in fatal baseball bat attack Mon, 19 May 2008 11:11:00 -0400
Victim, 49, died weeks after attack from injuries

A 15-year-old Glen Burnie boy has been charged with first-degree murder in the killing of a 49-year-old man, who was struck in the head with a baseball bat last month and died from his injuries last week.

Drop rape charges vs. Mid, Navy investigator says Mon, 19 May 2008 19:39:00 -0400
Report urges hearing on lesser offenses for lack of evidence

An investigating officer for the Navy has recommended dropping rape charges against a Naval Academy student accused of assaulting a female midshipman in her dormitory room, pointing to what he called "an almost complete lack of physical evidence" in the case.

Court rules in favor of lesbian mother denying visitation Mon, 19 May 2008 11:56:00 -0400
Gay-rights advocates had been closely watching the case

Maryland's highest court ruled today in favor of a lesbian mother who is seeking to deny her ex-partner visitation rights to the child she adopted even though both cared for the girl during their relationship.

New funding system for city schools forces tough choices Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
New funding system forces tough choices

As Baltimore principals use newfound autonomy to craft budgets for their schools, some say they don't have enough money to cover all their expenses.

Study says consumers look, research online, but don't buy Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Forget the hype about online shopping. Americans may use the Internet to research their purchases - but the information they find there doesn't necessarily clinch the deal.

Church, city officials form pact to help homeless Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Church, city to join in helping camp dwellers

The tents in the sylvan space next to St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church are down, but that doesn't mean that the Baltimore congregation - famous for defying city officials who wanted to eliminate the grimy encampment of homeless men and women just blocks from the Inner Harbor - is backing down completely.

Veterans battle ALS Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Afflicted with Lou Gehrig's disease, they fight for military benefits as science hunts the cause

Anthony Averella, 53, who served in the Army and National Guard, suffers from Lou Gehrig's disease. Veterans such as Averella are part of a study examining why soldiers are more likely than the general population to suffer from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.

Alliance to aid city's homeless Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Church, city to join in helping camp dwellers

Anthony Graham, 52, said he has been living in St. Vincent de Paul Church's park "too long." The tents in the sylvan space next to the church are down, but that doesn't mean that the congregation - famous for defying city officials who wanted to eliminate the grimy encampment of homeless men and women just blocks from the Inner Harbor - is backing down completely.

Male sentenced in death, dismemberment of man, 64 Mon, 19 May 2008 00:28:00 -0400
Judge sentenced man to life plus 30 years in prison

A Baltimore Circuit Court judge today sentenced a 22-year-old city man to life plus 30 years in prison in connection with the 2006 drowning and dismemberment of a man with whom he had shared a house, according to the city State's Attorney's Office.

Redo for dreaded Towson circle Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
R obert McGrain of Towson likes most roundabouts - but not the dreaded one in downtown Towson, where four roads come together in a two-lane mishmash.

U.S. judge sends ground rent suit back to state Mon, 19 May 2008 19:28:00 -0400
Davis says Maryland District Court is proper place for case to be heard

A federal judge said Monday that he thought Maryland's ground rent law had been due for an overhaul because ground rent holders were able to eject homeowners for overdue rents and gain the entire value of their houses.

U.S. court strikes down law aimed at LNG terminal Mon, 19 May 2008 19:45:00 -0400
Baltimore County regulation exceeded authority, court rules

A federal appeals court Monday struck down a Baltimore County law seen as giving opponents of a proposed liquefied natural gas terminal on Sparrows Point their best chance of stopping the project.

Balto. Co. police seek man who robbed store Mon, 19 May 2008 14:53:00 -0400
Suspect entered store on Harford Road in Parkville and left with undisclosed sum of money

Baltimore County police have released a description of a man suspected in an armed robbery of the Royal Farms store in the 8200 block of Harford Road in Parkville.

Local law enforcement to share seized gambling funds Mon, 19 May 2008 14:43:00 -0400
Money was seized during illegal operation being run from truck stops 3 years ago

Federal authorities announced today that they will share $4.1 million with three law enforcement agencies in Maryland who helped shut down an illegal gambling operation at several Maryland truck stops three years ago.

Man charged with drownings to have psychiatric evaluation Mon, 19 May 2008 11:03:00 -0400
The Montgomery County man charged with drowning his three children in a Baltimore hotel bathtub during a custody battle with his estranged wife pleaded not criminally responsible to the charges during a brief hearing this morning in Baltimore Circuit Court.

Drop rape charges vs. Mid, officer says Mon, 19 May 2008 19:39:00 -0400
Report urges hearing on lesser offenses for lack of evidence

An investigating officer for the Navy has recommended dropping rape charges against a Naval Academy student accused of assaulting a female midshipman in her dormitory room, pointing to what he called "an almost complete lack of physical evidence" in the case.

Arundel debates hotel tax rise Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Proposal would funnel money to school system

Anne Arundel County Executive John R. Leopold's proposal to raise the hotel tax to generate revenue for the financially strapped school system has drawn sharp opposition from state and local tourism officials, who say it would have a devastating trickle-down effect on the county's economy.

Glen Burnie teen charged with killing man with baseball bat Mon, 19 May 2008 11:11:00 -0400
Victim, 49, died weeks after attack from injuries

A 15-year-old Glen Burnie boy has been charged with first-degree murder in the killing of a 49-year-old man, who was struck in the head with a baseball bat last month and died from his injuries last week.

U.S. court upsets law aimed at LNG terminal Mon, 19 May 2008 19:45:00 -0400
Baltimore County regulation exceeded authority, court rules

A federal appeals court Monday struck down a Baltimore County law seen as giving opponents of a proposed liquefied natural gas terminal on Sparrows Point their best chance of stopping the project.

Balto. Co. police seek man who robbed convenience store Mon, 19 May 2008 14:53:00 -0400
Suspect entered store on Harford Road in Parkville and left with undisclosed sum of money

Baltimore County police have released a description of a man suspected in an armed robbery of the Royal Farms store in the 8200 block of Harford Road in Parkville.

Balto. Co. police to share in seized gambling assets Mon, 19 May 2008 14:43:00 -0400
Money was seized during illegal operation being run from truck stops 3 years ago

Federal authorities announced today that they will share $4.1 million with three law enforcement agencies in Maryland who helped shut down an illegal gambling operation at several Maryland truck stops three years ago.

Police identify victim in fatal accident Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Baltimore County man employed by FedEx has been identified as the person killed Friday when the double tractor-trailer he was driving on the outer loop of the Baltimore Beltway struck another tractor-trailer from behind, a spokesman for the Maryland Transportation Authority Police said.

Student poet and blogger from Towson wins $67,000 Kerr award Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Student poet and blogger wins $67,000 Kerr award

A 22-year-old poet from Towson - who can't decide whether she'll keep blogging on the Internet or printing her work with an antique hand letterpress - walked away from her Washington College graduation yesterday clutching a check for more than $67,000.

Towson presentation to focus on parking policies Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The county Office of Planning and the Greater Towson Committee will give a presentation on how effective parking policies can help revitalize communities. The public meeting will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Room 407 of the County Courthouse, 401 Bosley Ave., Towson.

Hillendale police substation to close this month Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A police substation in a Hillendale shopping plaza will close at the end of the month, but county officials say they are searching for a new location for the service.

22 graduate from Fire-Rescue Academy Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Baltimore County Fire Department recently graduated 15 men and seven women from its Fire-Rescue Academy.

Career advice for students Thursday Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Jewish Community Center will hold a college preparation program for high school and college students who are deciding on a profession from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills Center, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave.

2 men charged with stealing Oxycodone Mon, 19 May 2008 07:48:00 -0400
One tried to grab trooper's gun, state police say

Two men were arrested last night after Maryland State Police say they burglarized an Eldersburg pharmacy and stole a large amount of Oxycodone, a pain reliever. One man tried to grab a trooper's weapon during a struggle, police said this morning.

Spill after truck crash closes road near Union Bridge Mon, 19 May 2008 16:35:00 -0400
Concrete mix released into Beaver Dam Creek; MDE reports minimal impact on stream

A Frederick County stream appears to have suffered no major damage from a spill of concrete powder into the water, The Maryland Department of the Environment said today.

Eldersburg program to focus on living with dyslexia Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A program on living with dyslexia will be presented at 7 p.m. tomorrow at the Friendship School, 1545 Progress Way, Eldersburg.

Man shot during fight in Howard Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Howard County police say a 24-year-old man was shot during a fight outside a Columbia apartment complex early yesterday.

State police to honor slain officer with ceremony, sign Mon, 19 May 2008 07:33:00 -0400
Officer was shot and killed in 1990 during a traffic stop along I-95 near Route 175

Maryland State Police plan to honor a fallen officer tomorrow by placing a memorial sign along Interstate 95 near Route 175, near where Cpl. Theodore D. Wolf was shot and killed during a traffic stop on March 29, 1990.

Veterans with ALS in race against time Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Afflicted with Lou Gehrig's disease, they fight for military benefits as science hunts the cause

Anthony Averella, 53, who served in the Army and National Guard, suffers from Lou Gehrig's disease. Veterans such as Averella are part of a study examining why soldiers are more likely than the general population to suffer from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.

Scientist doubts link between hurricanes, global warming Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Global warming isn't to blame for the recent jump in hurricanes in the Atlantic, concludes a study by a prominent federal scientist whose position has shifted on the subject.

In print or online, her words win Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Student poet and blogger wins $67,000 Kerr award

Washington College graduate Emma Sovich (left) reacts to winning the school's $67,000 Sophie Kerr literary prize. Meredith Peterson cheers Sovich, who publishes her work online as well as on paper, with an antique printing press.

Sharon Faye Beazley Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Age 57 Led efforts against an LNG terminal at Sparrows Point.

S haron Faye Beazley, a community activist from Dundalk who spearheaded opposition to a proposed liquefied natural gas terminal at Sparrows Point, died of lung cancer Thursday at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium. The Churchville resident was 57.

Mary Christina Rolfes Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Age 64 Secretary enjoyed travel, gardening and powerboating.

Mary Christina Rolfes, a longtime secretary at the AAI Corp. in Cockeysville who had a love of travel and gardening, died of lung cancer Tuesday at Chester River Hospital Center in Chestertown. The Cliffs City resident was 64.

Deaths elsewhere Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
ZELIA GATTAI, 91

Trooper swerves to avoid deer, is hurt Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Maryland State Police trooper was injured early yesterday on his way to work at the Westminster barracks when he tried to avoid two deer on Interstate 70 and crashed into a tree, police said.

Police identify victim in fatal Baltimore Beltway accident Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Baltimore County man employed by FedEx has been identified as the person killed Friday when the double tractor-trailer he was driving on the outer loop of the Baltimore Beltway struck another tractor-trailer from behind, a spokesman for the Maryland Transportation Authority Police said.

No cause for pride in road rage rating Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
When I read a recent survey that rated Baltimore and Washington among the nation's top five cities for road rage, I thought back to a driving incident about 10 years ago. While visiting D.C. from my home in Boston, I triggered the angst of an officer who pulled me over on New York Avenue.

U.S. sniper pulled for using Quran as a target Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
U.S. commanders moved swiftly to avert a crisis after a soldier deployed in Baghdad used a copy of the Quran for target practice.

Nearly 40,000 troops to be deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan Mon, 19 May 2008 13:01:00 -0400
Soldiers will be replacements for those coming home

The Pentagon has alerted nearly 40,000 active duty and National Guard soldiers that they will be deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan starting this fall, in a sign that it expects hard fighting to continue on both fronts in what Pentagon officials call "the long war."

Iraq reports arrest of top al-Qaida figure in Mosul Mon, 19 May 2008 15:57:00 -0400
A man suspected of being al-Qaida in Iraq's chief leader in Mosul, the terror network's most prominent urban stronghold, was arrested today more than a week after he fled a security crackdown in the northern city, Iraqi officials said.

May 19, 2008 Scientist doubts link between hurricanes, global warming Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Global warming isn't to blame for the recent jump in hurricanes in the Atlantic, concludes a study by a prominent federal scientist whose position has shifted on the subject.

Police Blotter Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police Blotter is a sampling of crimes from police reports in Baltimore and Baltimore County.

Not-so-fairytale weddings Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Rebecca Stamilio (left) photographs Erin Robertson as they shop for wedding dresses during the "Running of the Brides" at Filene's Basement in New York. Costs for the "big day" are being scaled back, due to everyday problems like mortgages and rising gas and food bills.

Pain at the pump as shoe costs rise Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
After 10 years of declining prices, footwear makers at all levels are raising prices

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