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Pope Francis will inspire more humane treatment of animals
I was delighted to read that the new pope chose for himself the name of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals ("Pope Francis' calling," March 15). Both Catholic and Anglican churches hold ceremonies blessing animals on his feast day Oct. 4....Tags: Religion and Belief, Anglicanism, Christianity
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Gaithersburg author writes 'The Crooked Branch' about the Irish potato famine
Jeanine Cummins wants more than anything in the world to give a voice to people who are unable to speak for themselves. In the past, she has spoken for family members. In her 2004 memoir, "A Rip in Heaven," Cummins spoke for her cousins, Julie and Robin...
Tags: Sony Corp., Personal Service, Entertainment, Crime, Law and Justice, Brad Pitt
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Federal government cuts travel costs; scientists warn of collaboration lost
Florence P. Haseltine knows the power of scientists meeting face to face. The former researcher at the National Institutes of Health notes a list of milestones achieved through networking and collaboration at conferences, such as the deliberations that...
Tags: Science, Trips and Vacations, Science and Technology, U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Health Organizations
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Kaplan University holds spring commencement
julieg@herald-mail.comMaintaining one’s skills was a common theme Sunday during the spring commencement ceremony for students graduating from Kaplan University’s Maryland campuses. “In order to truly succeed in our personal lives and careers, we need to have...Tags: American Red Cross, Graduation, Colleges and Universities, For-Profit Colleges, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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First Dublin at the Diamond celebration in Hagerstown a family hit
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comZach Changuris of Hagerstown is half Greek and half Irish, but growing up, St. Patrick’s Day stuck out to him as the only day when his family recognized Irish traditions. He took his memories of the holiday to Municipal Stadium on Saturday,...Tags: Entertainment, Entertainment Events
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Biden's office apologizes to UM student over deleted photos
Vice President Joe Biden's press secretary apologized to a Capital News Service reporter and the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism on Wednesday after a press office staffer demanded the reporter delete photos taken at an...
Tags: Media Industry, News Media, University of Maryland, College Park, Colleges and Universities, Journalism
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Young Marylanders honored for community spirit
Two years ago, when Sade Miller was in fifth grade at Ridgely Elementary School in Denton, she decided to raise money for the hospice in Caroline County. Instead of holding a bake sale or asking the adults in her life for money, Sade (pronounced Sha-day)...
Tags: Upper Marlboro, Sailing, Silver Spring (Montgomery, Maryland), Breast Cancer, Teaching and Learning
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A Baltimore County native and two friends take on the first all-disabled ascent of El Capitan
El Capitan is an intimidating granite formation in California's Yosemite National Park, popular with climbers because its 7,573-foot vertical face presents such a challenge. Pete Davis has done the four-night, five-day ascent twice, which is an...
Tags: Catonsville, Education, Arts and Culture, Loyola University Maryland, Loyola University Chicago
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Dublin at the Diamond celebrates Irish heritage
marieg@herald-mail.comIt's often said that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. And that's no blarney. From the wearing of leprechaun hats to the consumption of green beer and corned beef, people of all ancestral backgrounds have embraced the holiday with open arms....Tags: Bars and Clubs, Dining and Drinking, Arts and Culture, Holidays, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Biden unveils domestic violence grants in Rockville
The U.S. Justice Department will award $2.3 million in grants to a dozen local governments across the country in an effort to reduce domestic violence homicides, Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr., announced Wednesday at an...Tags: Violence Against Women Act, Crime, Law and Justice, U.S. Congress, Abusive Behavior, U.S. Department of Justice
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Attiya Latif wins Legion state oratorical contest; nationals are next
Attiya Latif of Smithsburg High School won the state title in the Maryland American Legion High School Oratorical Contest on March 3 at Towson University. She won the Funkstown Post 211 Legion-level contest, the county-level contest and the district-...
Tags: Towson University, American Legion, High School Sports, Salisbury (Wicomico, Maryland), Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Small Foods, big taste
A chocolate banana milkshake, grilled cheese sandwich and peppermint truffle all for well under 500 calories? For attendees at Small Foods 2013, the impossible was right in the palms of their hands. The annual event started as an hors d'oeuvres party...
Tags: Soups, Foods and Beverages, Mount Vernon, Malts and Milkshakes, Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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