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15 from Harford compete in Maryland Special Olympics 2013
More than 1,200 athletes assembled on the campus of Towson University recently for the 43rd Annual Special Olympics Maryland Summer Games. The three days of competition included events in aquatics, bocce, cheerleading, softball and track and field, making...Tags: Track and Field, Bel Air (Allegany, Maryland), Edgewood, Harford County, Special Olympics
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Alexander A. Kamantauskas, computer network engineer
Alexander A. Kamantauskas, a computer network engineer and Civil War buff who enjoyed giving highly detailed battlefield tours to family and friends, died May 15 of cancer at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was 45. "Alex knew something about everything, but...
Tags: Montgomery County (Maryland), Howard Community College, Entertainment, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Ellicott City
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Report criticizes colleges' teacher preparation programs
Teacher preparation programs in the nation and Maryland are part of "an industry of mediocrity" that is failing to give young teachers the skills to succeed in the classroom, according to a long-awaited report by a national research advocacy group. The...
Tags: Johns Hopkins University, Teachers Unions, Morgan State University, Colleges and Universities, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
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Hires, promotions at Lehigh Valley area businesses
Agatha Kershner has been added as a Realtor at Pocono Resorts Realty. She is working under the direction of Yarrow A. Wilkins, general manager and associate broker. Kershner is concentrating on listing homes in the Albrightsville and Lake Harmony...Tags: Greater Baltimore Medical Center, New York University, Allentown, Colon Cancer, Healthcare Provider
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Towson becoming 'brick and mortar monument to developers' [Letter]
I take exception to Councilman David Marks' article published in your paper May 15. He stated that the building boom in Towson would "transform this suburban county seat into one of the most dynamic cosmopolitan communities in Maryland." I feel it will...Tags: Reisterstown Road, David Marks, Baltimore County, Colleges and Universities, Kevin Kamenetz
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Kiwanis Club of Hagerstown awards eight scholarships
The Kiwanis Club of Hagerstown awarded eight scholarships to graduating high school seniors at club meetings in May. The scholarships are presented annually to area students as part of the club’s commitment to young people in the community. This...
Tags: Schools, Financial Aid, Awards and Prizes, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), High Schools
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Notebook: John Tucker promoted to coach of MLL's Cannons
The Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse announced that assistant coach John Tucker (Johns Hopkins) will take over head coaching duties from Steve Duffy for the remaining eight games of the season. Tucker is a former Chesapeake Bayhawks and Baltimore...
Tags: Loyola University Chicago, Washington College (Maryland), National Collegiate Athletic Association, University of Denver, Harford Community College
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South High alumni group awards five scholarships
The South Hagerstown High School Rebel Alumni Association recently presented $1,000 scholarships to students graduating from South High in June. Scholarship recipients: Michaela Brewer Brewer maintains a 3.88 grade-point average. She serves as...Tags: Awards and Prizes, American Red Cross, Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Soccer, Sports
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Your $8.7 billion investment
Dear Maryland taxpayer, My eldest child graduated from her public high school recently, and there was much celebration and excitement. When the 425 proud students of the Class of 2013 marched into the new Tiger Arena at Towson University in their caps...
Tags: Schools, High Schools, Graduation, Colleges and Universities, Heart Attack
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Digest: Ripken Foundation sets 7K 'Streak Thru Aberdeen' Sept. 6
Running Ripken Foundation sets 7K 'Streak' Sept. 6 The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation announced that it will host its inaugural "Streak Thru Aberdeen" 7K Run at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen on Sept. 6 — the anniversary of Cal Ripken Jr. breaking Lou...Tags: Louisville Slugger, Awards and Prizes, Cal Ripken, Jr., Maryland Terrapins, Cal Ripken
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Special Olympics ambassador carries flame with can-do attitude
When Michael Heup trotted down the hill from the World War II Memorial to Jonas Green State Park in Annapolis, he was beaming. By his side was Anne Arundel County police Cpl. Mike Shier, and more than 100 police officers jogged behind them. In his right...
Tags: Judges, Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony, Justice System, Glen Burnie, Laws
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Kristin Ruby to wed Nathan Ander
Elliott and Phyllis Ruby of Aberdeen announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Ruby, to Nathan Ander, son of Paul and Janet Ander of Baltimore. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Aberdeen High School and is employed at Aberdeen Proving...
Tags: Army National Guard, U.S. Army
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