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Damage widespread in Md. Wed, 4 Jun 2008 22:44:00 -0400
Death in D.C. area; tornadoes reported

A line of severe thunderstorms moved through the state this afternoon, bringing heavy rain and wind, downing trees and causing power outages and traffic problems. Tornadoes were reported touching down in Severna Park and near the Bay Bridge. Current weather warnings, watches

ELECTION 2008 Obama taps 3 for VP search Wed, 4 Jun 2008 15:46:00 -0400
Democrat speaks briefly with Clinton, trades jabs on foreign policy with McCain

Team includes Caroline Kennedy; Democrat spars with McCain on foreign policy

Senate president Miller says he will run again in 2010 Wed, 4 Jun 2008 20:40:00 -0400
Maryland's longest serving Senate president said he's planning to run again in 2010.

Car dealer renews money for students; principal refuses Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
But school principal rejects money after getting other gifts

Reacting to public outrage, a Southeast Baltimore car dealer renewed its offer yesterday to give $8,400 in college scholarships to four Patterson High School students, but the school's principal turned the money down.

Tuition frozen for in-state students at Md. universities Wed, 4 Jun 2008 19:30:00 -0400
Room, board and other fees are set to keep rising

The University System of Maryland regents voted Wednesday to freeze tuition levels for in-state, undergraduate students during the 2008-2009 academic year, but some fees, including room and board, will continue to rise.

The Wailers, Ne-Yo, Joan Jett among Artscape headliners Wed, 4 Jun 2008 13:12:00 -0400
While the space for Artscape has expanded onto Charles Street this year, the musical lineup remains interesting and eclectic. At a press conference at Penn Station today, Mayor Sheila Dixon announced the lineup for the main stage of the festival, set for July 18-20.

Residents recruited for BRAC jobs moving to Md. in 2011 Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Army recruits Md. residents to fill jobs at the N.J. and Va. agencies scheduled to move here by 2011

Bryan Fischer says he has enjoyed his job as a recruiter for Villa Julie College, but it was time for a change. He wants a chance, he says, to serve his country without actually putting on a military uniform.

Awkwardness in Annapolis Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
At the unveiling of official portraits in Annapolis, political rivals are, again, front and center

Former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. speaks at the official unveiling of his and former first lady Kendel Ehrlich's portraits. This year's ceremony in the state capital shared some traits with an Ehrlich political rally -- such as campaign donors and chants of "four more years" -- as Gov. Martin O'Malley watched from the front row.

Damage widespread across state after storms Wed, 4 Jun 2008 22:44:00 -0400
Heavy winds bring down trees, cause power outages

A line of severe thunderstorms moved through the Baltimore area this afternoon, bringing heavy rain and wind, downing trees and causing widespread power outages and traffic problems.

Tractor accident in Carroll County kills man, 53 Wed, 4 Jun 2008 19:35:00 -0400
A 53-year-old Carroll County man was killed today after the tractor he was operating rolled over, state police said.

City man gets 9 years in witness intimidation, slaying Wed, 4 Jun 2008 19:46:00 -0400
A man who wrote several notes to friends and witnesses urging them not to testify at his murder trial pleaded guilty to a murder and witness intimidation charges today and was sentenced to 9 years in prison.

Senate leader Miller declares another bid for re-election Wed, 4 Jun 2008 20:40:00 -0400
Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller said he had considered retiring and spending his time at baptisms and graduations like other grandparents. He said that "the saddest thing in life" is to see politicians stay in office longer than they should.

Car dealer's renewed scholarship offer is rejected Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
But school principal rejects money after getting other gifts

Reacting to public outrage, a Southeast Baltimore car dealer renewed its offer yesterday to give $8,400 in college scholarships to four Patterson High School students, but the school's principal turned the money down.

Groups to provide glasses for Baltimore area's poor Wed, 4 Jun 2008 19:24:00 -0400
Companies, nonprofits announce they will donate new frames, lenses

Nelson Stroman lost his eyeglasses in February and has been trying to get a new pair ever since. Lacking insurance, the 56-year-old homeless man has been regularly visiting the nonprofit Health Care for the Homeless, based in downtown Baltimore, for help.

Carroll Co. woman sentenced in contract killing plan Wed, 4 Jun 2008 08:22:00 -0400
A Westminster woman has pleaded guilty in an attempt to hire someone to kill her husband.

Male dancers' stolen van is recovered in D.C. Wed, 4 Jun 2008 21:12:00 -0400
The Thunder From Down Under is mobile again.

Charting path beyond cancer Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Seeing a need for it, late-stage patients form support group

After seeing a need for a late-stage breast cancer support group, Dian "CJ" Corneliussen-James (left) and Pam Ellinghausen created the support group Compass.

Council retreats on power play Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Reining in their efforts to check the powers of the county executive, Anne Arundel County Council members have withdrawn two charter amendments and delayed voting on four others, including one that would force County Executive John R. Leopold to seek their approval when transferring $50,000 or more within a department.

City trims golf course proposal Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Mayor eyes prospect of buying only the waterfront portion

The city of Annapolis is considering making a bid for a smaller portion of a golf course that it hopes to protect from development and is exploring other ways of paying for it, after opposition from neighbors and some city lawmakers, and Anne Arundel County's refusal to release state money for the purchase.

Artists team up for B & A Trail Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Musical to benefit mural work

Performing artists are reaching out to mural artists in an exchange of talents to help a Severna Park nonprofit enhance a section of the B&A Trail.

Mid won't face trial for rape charges Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Navy report finds no rape evidence

A Naval Academy midshipman has been cleared of charges that he raped a female student in her dorm room in October, the military college announced yesterday, pointing to a Navy investigative report that found an "almost complete lack of physical evidence."

Officers to run in fundraiser Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Annapolis and Anne Arundel County police departments will participate in today's annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics.

Fire Dept. to honor volunteer officers Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Anne Arundel County Fire Department will hold an inaugural event Saturday to honor volunteer members who have been officially recognized as officers in the department.

Route 450 closing, detour announced Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The State Highway Administration will close a section of Route 450, also called Defense Highway, to through traffic between Crofton and Annapolis this month to replace the bridge over Bacon Ridge Branch at the headwaters of the South River.

Marking 25 years of art, tenacity Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In a part of Annapolis that has been described as the local equivalent of London's Bond Street because of its first-rate galleries, Aurora Gallery lends its own distinctive mystique.

Police Blotter Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
When officers from the Eastern District and detectives from the auto theft unit, along with investigators from the Motor Vehicle Administration, conducted a check of vehicle violations in the Pasadena and Glen Burnie areas last month, they found numerous violations and collected tens of thousands of dollars in fees.

Balto. Co. will limit student transfers Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
System shifts its 'No Child' funds

Some students are losing the option to transfer out of failing neighborhood schools -- the result of the system's decision to stop giving its middle schools federal money aimed at concentrations of low-income students.

Crossing work to interrupt light rail service Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Buses will serve 5 Balto. County stops; some riders irked

Bus shuttles will serve the five northernmost light rail stops in Baltimore County starting later this month while a crossing at Warren Road is replaced, and some riders said yesterday they are not looking forward to the change.

2 Balto. County officers are honored in Dundalk Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Two North Point Precinct police officers were honored yesterday evening at a dinner-awards ceremony sponsored by the Optimist Club of Dundalk as the organization's 2007 Police Officers of the Year. Each was presented a check for $1,000.

Philippine-American Festival is Sunday Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The 17th annual Philippine-American Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Courthouse Plaza and Chesapeake Avenue in Towson.

Hearings set on plans for LNG facility Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A series of hearings will be held next week by federal regulators on a proposal to build a liquefied natural gas terminal in eastern Baltimore County and a pipeline from Sparrows Point through Harford County to southern Pennsylvania.

Education council to meet today Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Northeast Area Educational Advisory Council will hold its year-end planning meeting at 7 p.m. today at Gunpowder Elementary School, 9540 Holiday Manor Road.

Organist to present pops concert Sunday Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Free State Theatre Organ Society will present organist Michael Xavier Lundy in a pops concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in Rice Auditorium at Spring Grove Hospital Center on Wade Avenue in Catonsville.

All-Baltimore County: Baseball Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Patrick Blair, Calvert Hall

All-Baltimore County: Girls lacrosse Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Carly Napora, McDonogh

All-Baltimore County: Boys track Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Jermol Dix, Western Tech

Tractor accident in Carroll Co. kills man, 53 Wed, 4 Jun 2008 19:35:00 -0400
A 53-year-old Carroll County man was killed today after the tractor he was operating rolled over, state police said.

Westminster woman pleads guilty in contract killing plan Wed, 4 Jun 2008 08:22:00 -0400
Mary Gates, 47, was ordered to serve five years behind bars, and the remainder of her 15-year sentence was suspended.

Medical center has opened Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A new medical center that provides primary and urgent care services opened recently in Mount Airy, the result of a partnership between Carroll Hospital Center and Frederick Memorial Hospital. The hospitals are sharing the medical office building at 1502 S. Main St. and the Ambulatory Surgery Center at 1001 Twin Arch Road. Information: 410-871-6836.

All about health -- your health Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Hayden Bovard of Ellicott City climbs an inflatable structure at Healthy Howard Day. More than 3,000 people came to Centennial Park for the event, which included screenings, health food samples and exercise activities.

Boy loses battle with brain cancer Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Sixth-grader noted for sense of humor, love of sports

Ricky Knight, a 12-year-old boy who never lost his sense of humor, determination or love of sports while battling brain cancer for more than a year, died of the disease Monday.

Development bill to be aired again Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
County residents will get another chance this month to testify on a proposal to double the number of new housing units allowed annually for projects along the U.S. 1 corridor.

Second chance for popular pub Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Columbia saloon's reopening expected by end of summer

Columbia's much-lamented Last Chance Saloon may get a second chance with new operators who plan to reopen the restaurant by summer's end, boosting revitalization efforts in Oakland Mills Village Center.

'Closet' fundraisers find a niche Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Shop storage room converted to project for Success in Style

The storage room in Zora Dougherty's consignment shop has been converted into Success in Style's latest fundraiser - Charity's Closet.

Columbia man, 20, pleads guilty as an accessory in 2007 killing Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
He drove suspect, bought him bleach

A Howard County man pleaded guilty yesterday to transporting a suspected killer and buying bleach so the suspect could wash his clothes after a 2007 slaying.

Shining a spotlight on students Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
High schoolers received awards — Cappies — for their achievements in theater

Dozens of high school students heard their names called, listened to the cheers of the crowd and climbed onto the stage of the Hippodrome Theatre on Sunday night to receive Cappie awards recognizing achievement in high school theater.

Weekend event to raise funds for cancer group Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Howard County's Relay for Life, an annual event that honors cancer survivors and raises money for the American Cancer Society, will be held Friday and Saturday at Hammond High School in Columbia.

People on the Move Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Mary Redmond has been appointed business counselor for the Maryland Small Business Development Center's satellite office at the Center for Business and Technology Development in Columbia.

Volunteer Notes Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Volunteer Center Serving Howard County offers listings of one-time and continuing volunteer opportunities on its Web site, www.volunteerhoward.org . Prospective volunteers can also search for opportunities by key word and location and learn about recent requests using Points of Light's national Web site, 1800Volunteer.org.

Made-up birds appear sexier to mates, study finds Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Made-up swallows sexier, study finds

A little strategically placed makeup quickly turns the wimpiest of male barn swallows into chick magnets, amping up their testosterone and even trimming their weight, new research shows.

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