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2008 OLYMPICS | 5 DAYS TO GO Phelps' voyage to Beijing Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
From Rodgers Forge to the brink of Beijing, the swimmer hasn't always been on cruise control

From Rodgers Forge to the brink of Beijing, Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps hasn't always been on cruise control. After learning from past experiences, he now has a chance to collect a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Photos: Michael Phelps

Fugitive father caught in Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
FBI agents seize kidnap suspect, rescue daughter

FBI agents seize kidnap suspect, rescue daughter

Climate report forecasts smaller, hotter Maryland Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Look for balmier winters and blistering summers in the decades to come. Enjoy the colorful fall foliage in Western Maryland - while you can. And unless circumstances change, prepare to see a different mix of plants, trees and birds by the end of the century, worsening dead zones in the Chesapeake Bay, and for the state that some call "America in miniature" to get dramatically smaller as rising waters push the shoreline inland.

Ivins' old neighbors questioned in anthrax case Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Ivins' old neighbors questioned in anthrax case

Barbara Weisenfelder didn't believe the FBI agents for one minute. They had told the director of this village's historical museum that they had come all the way from Washington to interview residents as part of an insurance fraud investigation.

City's awash in visions for new arena Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
I need to ask the people who've been writing letters to the editor expressing nostalgic affection for the 1st Mariner Arena - and horror at the prospect of that outdated box being torn down and replaced - the following question: When was the last time you were there? When the Beatles played, or was it Herman's Hermits?

Mental state might be key in Browning's murder trial Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
History of abuse, evidence of psychological disorder could factor in defense of boy accused of killing family

A teenage boy, numbed by what he described as emotional and physical abuse by his parents, was walking home one winter night from a friend's house when he began fantasizing about a life without them.

Mental state might be key Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
History of abuse, evidence of psychological disorder could factor in defense of boy accused of killing family

An undated photo provided by the Browning family shows Tamara (left) and John Browning (center) with their children Nicholas (top right), Benjamin (left) and Gregory (right). Allegations of abuse and evidence of a psychological disorder could factor in the defense of Nicholas, who has been accused of killing his family.

Lightning may have started Hampden church fire Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Lightning may have started fire at historic Hampden structure

Betty Callahan arrived at her Hampden church before firefighters did early yesterday morning, only to see "fire tongues" licking the base of the steeple and then engulfing the 130-year-old bell tower and slate roof in flames.

Neighbors celebrate Waverly's renewal Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Parade gives the community a chance to show off its thriving 'Main Street'

When Casey Jenkins opened his award-winning, upscale restaurant, Darker Than Blue, on Greenmount Avenue in Waverly last year, he saw it as an opportunity to lead by example in revitalizing the area's up-and-coming business strip.

City's awash in arena visions Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
I need to ask the people who've been writing letters to the editor expressing nostalgic affection for the 1st Mariner Arena - and horror at the prospect of that outdated box being torn down and replaced - the following question: When was the last time you were there? When the Beatles played, or was it Herman's Hermits?

Levinson moved, left his name Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
B arry Levinson has come a long way from the knotty pine club room and marble front stoop. All the way, in fact, to "10,000 sf on 2 level acres, pool, guest quarters, separate studio, 7BR, 8 full & 3 half baths," just over the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco.

Former city officer charged with rape Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Man was with force at time of attack

A former Baltimore police officer has been arrested on charges that he forcibly raped a 16-year-old girl last year while on the force, officials announced yesterday.

Downtown drill teaches terror lessons Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Mock disaster at M & T Bank Stadium draws 300 first-responders and 500 volunteers

A booming crack and a cloud of smoke from a small metallic device caused hundreds to scream, clutch their bodies and quickly head to the exits of M&T Bank Stadium yesterday.

'A home away from homelessness' Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Glen Burnie's Emmaus Center provides food, counseling, prayer and fellowship

Glen Burnie's Emmaus Center provides food, counseling, prayer and fellowship

Small businesses annoyed with county Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Overzealous inspectors, inconsistent policies, red tape among complaints

David Rosage wanted to add tropical flair to his snowball stand in Riviera Beach: cut-out, colorfully painted plywood palm trees.

Key School expansion uses students' ideas Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Renovations, addition to 80-year-old building incorporate 'green' features

Officials at an Annapolis private school known for its students' independence and creativity didn't look far for ideas to make the $5 million renovation of its middle school building eco-friendly.

Rotary grant helps schools in Kenya gain furniture, other items Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
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Anne Arundel Education Notes Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A fourth-grade teacher at Richard Henry Lee Elementary School in Glen Burnie has been chosen for the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program and will travel to Wembley, England, for the 2008-2009 school year.

Religion Digest Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Arundel Baptist Church, 866 Annapolis Road in Gambrills, will host a vacation Bible school for 3-year-olds (who are toilet-trained) through sixth-graders from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The theme is "The Good News Games," with music, games, crafts and Bible stories.

Business Notes Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau will host the Fifth Annual Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance Media Marketplace from tomorrow through Thursday at the Westin Annapolis Hotel.

Police Blotter Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Severna Park flower vendor fended off a knife-wielding robber by threatening him with a large flowerpot, Anne Arundel County police said.

For the 35th time, a bay challenge Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Over 140 craft are sailing in the oldest overnight yacht race on the Chesapeake

A contender in one of the state's best-known yacht races has an unlikely ringer on its crew of 19: a blind Special Olympian with finely tuned hearing and other senses.

Sex offender is found Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A sex offender Anne Arundel police have been searching for since last August for failing to register his address was picked up in Baltimore by U.S. marshals, county police said yesterday.

Mental state might be key in murder trial Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
History of abuse, evidence of psychological disorder could factor in defense of boy accused of killing family

History of abuse, evidence of psychological disorder could factor in defense of boy accused of killing family

LNG case may go to high court Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
County planning appeal of approval for gas facility

Baltimore County will take its opposition to the proposed liquefied natural gas terminal at Sparrows Point to the U.S. Supreme Court, County Executive James T. Smith Jr. said yesterday.

Teen gets 10 years in attack Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Baltimore County boy was stabbed at Columbia mall

A teenager convicted of aiding in the near-fatal stabbing of another teenager at The Mall in Columbia this year was sentenced yesterday to 10 years in prison in Howard County Circuit Court.

Communities to observe Night Out Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
More than two dozen community groups throughout Baltimore County will hold activities including cookouts, block parties and parades Tuesday night to mark the 25th anniversary of National Night Out, county police said.

A smile, a helping hand Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Puppeteer Jack Foreaker, who trades laughs for donations, will play at Seafood Festival

Puppeteer Jack Foreaker, who trades laughs for donations, will play at Seafood Festival

Barbecue contest open to amateurs, professionals Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Bel Air Downtown Alliance will hold its seventh Maryland Barbecue Bash from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday in the Mary Risteau State Office Building parking lot.

Take these players out to the old ballgame Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Vintage (Civil War-era) 'base ball' makes its debut in county

Vintage "base ball" comes to the county today with the debut of the Havre de Grace Dauntless, a team that will play by 19th-century rules and, eventually, wear old-style uniforms.Named for a club that played in the city nearly 150 years ago - probably against the Havres, the other local team - Dauntless is the county's first vintage group. Other 19th-century teams have been organized in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and New York.

Growth forum seeing red Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Public transit, land reform called for to improve development

Red, the color code for development, has proliferated on planning maps of Maryland since the 1970s. And if current trends continue, it will almost eliminate by 2030 the green spaces on maps of the state's central area and along the Chesapeake Bay, according to organizers of a forum on growth held in Bel Air.

Art techniques taught outside of the box Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
At-home instructor expands students' minds, skills, interests

On a recent morning, several youngsters learned how to look at nature through a third eye.

Fair offers a taste of farm living Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
From far and near, visitors come to four-day event in Bel Air for food, games, exhibitions, contests

The Mahoney family moved from Bel Air to Denver 12 years ago, but they return every summer, timing their trip to coincide with the Harford County Farm Fair.

Del. increases crop insurance funding after Md. cuts money Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
On the Farm -- Ted Shelsby

W hen Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner says agriculture is important to her state's economy, she backs up her words with bucks.

Boys and Girls Club plan Night Out Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Edgewood Boys and Girls Club will host a National Night Out event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at 2002 Cedar Lane.

Pet-adoption program to be held Saturday Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Humane Society of Harford County will hold a Pet Adopt-a-Thon from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company, 3825 Federal Hill Road.

Disabilities panel seeks award nominees Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Harford County Commission on Disabilities' Employment Committee is taking nominations for the annual awards to recognize Disability Employment Awareness Month in October.

For youths, lessons in showmanship Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Dozens to take part in animal contests as part of fair tradition

Allison Gordon and other youngsters prepare for the Howard County Fair.

Lawmakers hit the trail -- but this summer, not for a campaign Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
M any Howard County members of the General Assembly are using their summers for professional travel, going as near as Washington and as far as Kazakhstan.

Howard officers aim for fuel conservation Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police told to cut usage by 5 percent

Howard County police will require all department employees who drive county-operated cars to reduce fuel use by 5 percent, the department announced last week.

Schools say farewell to a 'true leader' Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Educator to head state program after 32 years in county

Bob Glascock has mixed emotions as he enters his final week as the school system's assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. Starting Aug. 11, the Ellicott City resident will head a Maryland State Department of Education program designed to help lower performing schools meet ascending standards.

Guilt-laden pleas at the door? I'm not buying it Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Janet's World

E very few months, I get a prerecorded telephone solicitation from a guy who wants to meet me at a hotel near an airport. He speaks in a clipped, instructional manner with televangelist overtones.

Storytime set for Saturday at bookstore Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4300 Montgomery Road in the Long Gate Shopping Center, Ellicott City, will sponsor a storytime at 11 a.m. Saturday with author Mona Kerby, who will read from and sign her latest book, Owney, the Mail-Pouch Pooch .

SAT, PSAT preparation course offered Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Registration is open for a preparation course for SAT and PSAT. The course, which is open to high school students, is from noon to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 23 and 30 at Chapelgate Christian Academy, 2600 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville.

Meditation session for horses, owners Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Visitors are invited to join an evening Horse Meditation on Boyds Farm, a 200-acre property overlooking Sugarloaf Mountain in Frederick County.

Summer concert features jazz Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The South Laurel Recreation Council Inc. will continue its 30th anniversary Montpelier Summer Concert Series with a performance of all styles of jazz by Project Natale at 7:30 p.m. Friday on the grounds of Montpelier Mansion, 9652 Muirkirk Road (at Route 197), in south Laurel.

Police chief to discuss safety trends Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
West Columbia Briefs

Howard County Chief of Police William J. McMahon will discuss trends in public safety at 7 p.m. Thursday at the meeting of the Columbia Association board's External Relations Committee.

HIV more prevalent than was believed Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Cases miscalculated by 40% for decade

Cases miscalculated by 40% for decade

U.S. Iran stand threatens space station Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The International Space Station, a $100 billion symbol of global cooperation, may become a casualty of U.S. opposition to Iran's nuclear ambitions.

New and improved 'eco-paints' have fewer chemicals, more pop Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
New and improved 'eco-paints' have fewer chemicals, more pop

Paint. It's about the color.

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