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1996 > April > 2
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NHL notable
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Wallace digs in heels, gives Ky. little credit Syracuse’s ‘lion’ insists ‘bad calls’ were difference
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Police agencies raid two companies, seize heavy equipment
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March 27, 1996: a day that will live in infamy
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Spirit turns tables on Heat, wins series 7-6 victory is clincher in 4th try vs. Harrisburg
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Plienis a National High School champ McDonogh heavyweight is fourth from state to achieve honor
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High court overturns age bias decision Gap need not be great for job switch to be illegal, ruling says
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Sammy Adrian Trawinski, 28, auto mechanicSammy Adrian…
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Man is killed in crash with school bus 14 children treated for minor injuries
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Primed for Stardom The twist: Young actor has a primal fear of being pigeonholed as the guy from Yale. His bright film debut should make him much more than that.
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Lobbyist decides job of retiring is next Distinguished career: Janet Hoffman has spent 46 years in government, using her power and influence to serve Baltimore and the state. Her effective lobbying earned her the reputation as the 48th senator.
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There’s nothing flashy, but CBS turns in a mostly solid effort
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Suburbs’ spurt has a new look Population boom: Baltimore’s suburbs are experiencing a growth spurt, but the source of that growth is not as much flight from the city as it is immigration, migration from other suburbs and a rise in the birth rate.
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U.S. troops make do, keep peace in Bosnia 100 days into mission, Army tallies successes
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Aetna Life & Casualty to buy U.S. Healthcare $8.9 billion deal to form nation’s biggest managed-care company
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NHL notable
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Magazines sell big when they put their best faces forward Beauty pageant: With the likes of Oprah, Whitney Houston and Cindy Crawford, periodicals catch the eye, then reel in the reader.
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Highs and lows in ‘Jimmy V’ and ‘As the World Turns’ 40
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Police logTown Center: A tan 1987 Mazda…
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The need for elderly housing Traffic, scale issues can’t be ignored, but neither can housing need.
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Reading program links families, scholars Program: Children and their guardians express feelings on the facts of life at a book discussion group for Cherry Hill and Westport residents.
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What led 2 news shows to butt out TV preview: PBS’ ‘Frontline’ examines ABC, CBS investigators’ retreat from probe of tobacco industry.
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Business association to present donations
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Do the mashed potato without a load of butter and fat
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Edward F. Farrell Jr., 86, executive at P.G. racetracks
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Police consider appeal for help to catch suspect
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Proposed budget cuts may affect grants Social service groups might lose matching government funds
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Crown Central Petroleum reassigns managers 2 sons of chairman, 7 others get new posts
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FireMount Airy: Mount Airy assisted Howard County…
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GM board OKs spinoff of Perot’s creation EDS paying $500 million to regain independence
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Editorial misleading on brownfields bill
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Cigarettes may get Helms to like Hanoi Tobacco firm ally joins in building Viet factory
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Lessons of linear parks Success of B&A; trail is instructive for others battling over bikeways.
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Sykesville council proposes cut in property tax rate Plan also would cut trash pickups in half
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A ’20s look puts retro in its place Fashion: Long skirts, three-quarter coats, shiny leather and less hair are starting to look like essentials for fall.
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Five arrested in two drug raids One man charged with cocaine offenses
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Capitals’ Carey again earns monthly honors for March Jones, third on team in goals, out six weeks
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Maryland’s new attack gets off to shaky start Defense dominates in Terps’ scrimmage
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707-room Omni sold to Gencom for $25 million Buyer calls Baltimore ‘a great area’ for convention business; Hotel is city’s largest; Improved occupancy and room rates among attractions
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$75.2 million capital budget proposed for Howard County Less money allotted for schools, building roads
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David BakerWestminsterLacrosseBaker, a senior attackman, had nine…
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Do the mashed potato without a load of butter and fat
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Va. man arrested at party in Arnold
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Police Blotter is a sampling of crimes…
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Pressure can create pain in ear
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Police logLisbon: 700 block of Weller Drive:…
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Irvin is indicted on drug charges Cowboys receiver will plead not guilty
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GM board OKs spinoff of Perot’s creation EDS paying $500 million to regain independence
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Business association to present donations
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Conviction in battery is suspended
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4 teens face weapons charges 1 charged with posing as officer
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Members of the Maryland Association of Certified…
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What led 2 news shows to butt out TV preview: PBS’ ‘Frontline’ examines ABC, CBS investigators’ retreat from probe of tobacco industry.
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Police LogOwen Brown: 6500 block of Fretchie…
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Man held in slaying outside local bar Suspect broke up argument between victim and woman
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Shorebirds start new era with new park Game’s back in Salisbury after a 47-year hiatus; MINOR LEAGUE
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Police consider appeal for help to catch suspect
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Court to hear GM appeal Federal rule to detail states’ power to tax external purchases
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2 Glen Burnie men charged with drug possession after raid
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Buchanan presidential campaign called a crusade, a bid for leverage GOP leaders urge him to quit, rally behind Dole, but he’s expected to persist; CAMPAIGN 1996
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Lobbyist challenges cemetery industry Advocate makes case for tighter regulations
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Plienis a National High School champ McDonogh heavyweight is fourth from state to achieve honor
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The need for elderly housing Traffic, scale issues can’t be ignored, but neither can housing need.
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Young students say yes to ‘Just Say No’ program
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Notable NATIONAL LEAGUE
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Thief breaks into vehicles in Jessup neighborhood
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Builders say they’d erect schools Goal would be to offset impact of development; ‘They won’t build for free’; Commissioner says high-density housing might be trade-off
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‘Snack tax’ repeal on way to governor
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SEC keeps rising to top in spring For 2nd time in 3 years, conference supplies half of the Final Four
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The beauty of diversity
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For my money, the face-to-face beats the interface any school day of the week
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City school aid freeze is likely Assembly move seeks major state role, with $24 million at stake; ‘Unhelpful’ to negotiations; Budget’s ratification by Md. House, Senate could come today
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East Columbia students honored for academic, athletic excellence
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State trooper is investigated in marijuana case
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Stocks rise to start the second quarter HMO, telecommunications shares prove strongest amid recent mergers
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Aetna Life & Casualty to buy U.S. Healthcare $8.9 billion deal to form nation’s biggest managed-care company
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Residents of townhouse homeless after fire causes $150,000 damage
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I want better for my children
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Dogged ‘Cats win title, 76-67 Kentucky repels Syracuse runs, fulfills promise of Pitino; Delk hits 7 of record 12 UK 3s; Wallace-led 16-5 spurt drew Orange to 64-62
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Pratt has made herself a lame duckHere…
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Uniform code at school gets a thumbs up Most parents, pupils at Shipley’s Choice happy with first day; ‘It’s really comfortable’; Less fashion stress should help grades, some mothers say
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Lobbyist decides job of retiring is next Distinguished career: Janet Hoffman has spent 46 years in government, using her power and influence to serve Baltimore and the state. Her effective lobbying earned her the reputation as the 48th senator.
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Gould sees progress in baseball negotiations Players, owners may be on path to deal
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Magazines sell big when they put their best faces forward Beauty pageant: With the likes of Oprah, Whitney Houston and Cindy Crawford, periodicals catch the eye, then reel in the reader.
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School board, unions discuss cuts in benefits No accord reached; talks will continue
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Reading program links families, scholars Program: Children and their guardians express feelings on the facts of life at a book discussion group for Cherry Hill and Westport residents.
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Notable AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Hearing on proposed plant reset
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AP phones ring for Andy Rooney
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Mt. Hebron runs past St. Joe, 13-8 Vikings take control in faceoffs, ground balls
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2 Baby Bell companies announce surprise merger SBC, PacTel are first to act under new law
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Man is killed in crash with school bus 14 children treated for minor injuries
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For diabetics, foot-care tips
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FireTaneytown: Taneytown firefighters assisted Adams County at…
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Proposed budget cuts may affect grants Social service groups might lose matching government funds
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Primed for Stardom The twist: Young actor has a primal fear of being pigeonholed as the guy from Yale. His bright film debut should make him much more than that.
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Charles W. Corddry Sun military reporter: His coverage maintained this newspaper’s best traditions.
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Police logTown Center: A tan 1987 Mazda…
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Taking law in their own hands Montana Freemen: Have guns, will intimidate judges and neighbors.
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Players’ spirits dampened, but they approve of decision Rainout is unavoidable; J. Myers added to roster
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Suburbs’ spurt has a new look Population boom: Baltimore’s suburbs are experiencing a growth spurt, but the source of that growth is not as much flight from the city as it is immigration, migration from other suburbs and a rise in the birth rate.
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School board, unions discuss cuts in benefits No accord reached; talks will continue
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Chamber calendar service invites question of ethics Campaign help: The Maryland Chamber of Commerce can’t lawfully contribute money to state legislators, but it has offered to publicize their fund-raisers. That, says a watchdog group, is troubling.
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Stocks rise to start the second quarter HMO, telecommunications shares prove strongest amid recent mergers
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Va. man arrested at party in Arnold
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Dogged ‘Cats win title, 76-67 Kentucky repels several Syracuse runs to end 18-year drought; Pitino fulfills expectations; Wallace-led 16-5 spurt drew Orange to 64-62
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Dogged ‘Cats win title, 76-67 Kentucky repels several Syracuse runs to end 18-year drought; Pitino fulfills expectations; Orange’s 16-5 spurt got them within 64-62
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Police logElkridge: 6600 block of Baltimore-Washington Blvd.:…
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Computer is police partner in crime High-tech equipment to help some counties map criminal activity
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Players’ spirits dampened, but they approve of decision Rainout is unavoidable; J. Myers added to roster
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Pressure can create pain in ear
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Police Blotter is a sampling of crimes…
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Gunmen rob High’s stores over weekend
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What Asian values?
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For diabetics, foot-care tips
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New rival for HMOs unlikely for now Community network bill expected to perish in House committee
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College training center offers opportunity to sharpen job skills, improve marketability Occupational course helps displaced workers
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Howard council abolishes automatic 5% wage increases Union loses fight to preserve requirement for annual raises
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SEC keeps rising to top in spring For 2nd time in 3 years, conference supplies half of the Final Four
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2 Baby Bell companies announce surprise merger SBC, PacTel are first to act under new law
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FireTaneytown: Taneytown firefighters assisted Adams County at…
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David BakerWestminsterLacrosseBaker, a senior attackman, had nine…
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Hospital offers baby-sitting class for adolescents
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Mt. Hebron runs past St. Joe, 13-8 Vikings take control in faceoffs, ground balls
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Hearing on proposed plant reset
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Notable NATIONAL LEAGUE
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In Sunday’s Arts section, the first day…
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100th or not, Boston a fun run for Sue Briers The 100th Boston Marathon will be run April 15. Until then, this space periodically will profile Maryland runners who will be competing.
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AP phones ring for Andy Rooney
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Three’s a crowd in Baltimore County Revamping community colleges: Merging Dundalk and Essex campuses makes sense.
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Conviction in battery is suspended
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Sykesville council proposes cut in property tax rate Plan also would cut trash pickups in half
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Charles W. Corddry Sun military reporter: His coverage maintained this newspaper’s best traditions.
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Pressure ‘D’ helps ‘Cats breathe easy
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Gould sees progress in baseball negotiations Players, owners may be on path to deal
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Court to hear GM appeal Federal rule to detail states’ power to tax external purchases
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BaseballAngels: Placed IF Damion Easley on 15-day…
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Dogged ‘Cats win title, 76-67 Kentucky repels Syracuse runs, fulfills promise of Pitino; Delk hits 7 of record 12 UK 3s; Wallace-led 16-5 spurt drew Orange to 64-62
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City school aid freeze is likely Assembly move seeks major state role, with $24 million at stake; ‘Unhelpful’ to negotiations; Budget’s ratification by Md. House, Senate could come today
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For my money, the face-to-face beats the interface any school day of the week
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$75.2 million capital budget proposed for Howard County Less money allotted for schools, building roads
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2 Glen Burnie men charged with drug possession after raid
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East Columbia students honored for academic, athletic excellence
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Police logLisbon: 700 block of Weller Drive:…
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Kmart arranges $3.7 billion credit package Agreement is called crucial to chances of reviving ailing chain
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Members of the Maryland Association of Certified…
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Shorebirds start new era with new park Game’s back in Salisbury after a 47-year hiatus; MINOR LEAGUE
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Media festival finds prints charming Arundel girls’ slide show, ‘Cinderella,’ wins award
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Taking law in their own hands Montana Freemen: Have guns, will intimidate judges and neighbors.
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Kentucky’s obsession turns to celebration Wild about their ‘Cats in unique way, fans get due
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Lobbyist challenges cemetery industry Advocate makes case for tighter regulations
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Studying women at midlife Health: Large-scale project aims to throw light on area that has attracted little research so far: what happens as the female body ages.
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More stores proposed for Hopkins area Council bill to seek retail expansion in Charles Village; ‘Gathering place’ needed; Sites are near where university plans to renovate apartments
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Crash investigator finds himself in spotlight NTSB official attempts to call attention, again, to train safety problems
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Thief breaks into vehicles in Jessup neighborhood
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Young students say yes to ‘Just Say No’ program
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Destructive rivalry Budget payback: Montgomery County’s isolation only harms efforts to unify state.
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4 teens face weapons charges 1 charged with posing as officer
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Capitals’ Carey again earns monthly honors for March Jones, third on team in goals, out six weeks
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Open season? For some, it’s wait till next year April Fools’ Day rainout is no joke to fans who can’t return
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$75.2 million budget plan is proposed Less money allotted for schools, parks and building roads; Cloverleaf idea scrapped; Route 175 intersection would instead get additional signals
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Three’s a crowd in Baltimore County Revamping community colleges: Merging Dundalk and Essex campuses makes sense.
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More stores proposed for Hopkins area Council bill to seek retail expansion in Charles Village; ‘Gathering place’ needed; Sites are near where university plans to renovate apartments
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There’s nothing flashy, but CBS turns in a mostly solid effort
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New school displays high-tech design Long Reach looks like it’s being built for a corporate park
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Roxy Laybourne’s eagle eye The nation’s bird lady: If the FBI or the FAA wants to solve a case involving birds, they turn to the Smithsonian’s Roxy Laybourne. Her investigation of Chinese duck feathers once led to a murder conviction.
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Edward F. Farrell Jr., 86, executive at P.G. racetracks
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High court overturns age bias decision Gap need not be great for job switch to be illegal, ruling says
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Ex-lawyer gets 3 years for theft Brooklyn Park man stole $645,000 from estate
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Chamber calendar service invites question of ethics Campaign help: The Maryland Chamber of Commerce can’t lawfully contribute money to state legislators, but it has offered to publicize their fund-raisers. That, says a watchdog group, is troubling.
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Gunmen rob High’s stores over weekend
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March 27, 1996: a day that will live in infamy
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Cigarettes may get Helms to like Hanoi Tobacco firm ally joins in building Viet factory
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Media festival finds prints charming Arundel girls’ slide show, ‘Cinderella,’ wins award
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Kmart arranges $3.7 billion credit package Agreement is called crucial to chances of reviving ailing chain
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Drug arrests made during traffic stop
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Police logElkridge: 6600 block of Baltimore-Washington Blvd.:…
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FireSykesville: Firefighters from Gamber and Liberty Road…
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Pressure ‘D’ helps ‘Cats breathe easy
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FireMount Airy: Mount Airy assisted Howard County…
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Spirit turns tables on Heat, wins series 7-6 victory is clincher in 4th try vs. Harrisburg
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Hearing on nonprofits gets heated Limit on agencies proposed in corridor
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A park worth building Opposition to greenways typically vanish after they open.
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Studying women at midlife Health: Large-scale project aims to throw light on area that has attracted little research so far: what happens as the female body ages.
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NHL notable
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Crash investigator finds himself in spotlight NTSB official attempts to call attention, again, to train safety problems
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Cherry Hill is sick of banking hassles Poor neighborhood’s nearest ATM is at Harbor Hospital
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New rival for HMOs unlikely for now Community network bill expected to perish in House committee
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NHL notable
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Lessons of linear parks Success of B&A; trail is instructive for others battling over bikeways.
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Officer resigns amid charges of card theft
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Destructive rivalry Budget payback: Montgomery County’s isolation only harms efforts to unify state.
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Hospital offers baby-sitting class for adolescents
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Highs and lows in ‘Jimmy V’ and ‘As the World Turns’ 40
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Computer is police partner in crime High-tech equipment to help some counties map criminal activity
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Wallace digs in heels, gives Ky. little credit Syracuse’s ‘lion’ insists ‘bad calls’ were difference
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Editorial misleading on brownfields bill
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Sammy Adrian Trawinski, 28, auto mechanicSammy Adrian…
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Crown Central Petroleum reassigns managers 2 sons of chairman, 7 others get new posts
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Craig Crenshaw, 79, a retired physicist and…
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What Asian values?
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Arrow of Light’ shines on Cub Scout Pack 663
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New uniform code at school draws a favorable reaction Most parents, pupils happy with first day
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Police agencies raid two companies, seize heavy equipment
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Youth gets 5-year term in car chase Easton-Annapolis dTC pursuit ended in hail of bullets
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Open season? For some, it’s wait till next year April Fools’ Day rainout is no joke to fans who can’t return
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100th or not, Boston a fun run for Sue Briers The 100th Boston Marathon will be run April 15. Until then, this space periodically will profile Maryland runners who will be competing.
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Kentucky’s obsession turns to celebration Wild about their ‘Cats in unique way, fans get due
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In Sunday’s Arts section, the first day…
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Howard council abolishes automatic 5% wage increases Union loses fight to preserve requirement for annual raises
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$75.2 million budget plan is proposed Less money allotted for schools, parks and building roads; Cloverleaf idea scrapped; Route 175 intersection would instead get additional signals
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U.S. troops make do, keep peace in Bosnia 100 days into mission, Army tallies successes
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College training center offers opportunity to sharpen job skills, improve marketability Occupational course helps displaced workers
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Dogged ‘Cats win title, 76-67 Kentucky repels several Syracuse runs to end 18-year drought; Pitino fulfills expectations; Wallace-led 16-5 spurt drew Orange to 64-62
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Teacher subs: subhuman day at substandard pay
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BaseballAngels: Placed IF Damion Easley on 15-day…
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Dogged ‘Cats win title, 76-67 Kentucky repels several Syracuse runs to end 18-year drought; Pitino fulfills expectations; Orange’s 16-5 spurt got them within 64-62
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Arrow of Light’ shines on Cub Scout Pack 663
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707-room Omni sold to Gencom for $25 million Buyer calls Baltimore ‘a great area’ for convention business; Hotel is city’s largest; Improved occupancy and room rates among attractions
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Buchanan presidential campaign called a crusade, a bid for leverage GOP leaders urge him to quit, rally behind Dole, but he’s expected to persist; CAMPAIGN 1996
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New uniform code at school draws a favorable reaction Most parents, pupils happy with first day
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Notable AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Youth gets 5-year term in car chase Easton-Annapolis dTC pursuit ended in hail of bullets
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Man held in slaying outside local bar Suspect broke up argument between victim and woman
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Officer resigns amid charges of card theft
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Five arrested in two drug raids One man charged with cocaine offenses
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Builders say they’d erect schools Goal would be to offset impact of development; ‘They won’t build for free’; Commissioner says high-density housing might be trade-off
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State trooper is investigated in marijuana case
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New school displays high-tech design Long Reach looks like it’s being built for a corporate park
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Ex-lawyer gets 3 years for theft Brooklyn Park man stole $645,000 from estate
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The beauty of diversity
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‘Snack tax’ repeal on way to governor
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Uniform code at school gets a thumbs up Most parents, pupils at Shipley’s Choice happy with first day; ‘It’s really comfortable’; Less fashion stress should help grades, some mothers say
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Police LogOwen Brown: 6500 block of Fretchie…
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Roxy Laybourne’s eagle eye The nation’s bird lady: If the FBI or the FAA wants to solve a case involving birds, they turn to the Smithsonian’s Roxy Laybourne. Her investigation of Chinese duck feathers once led to a murder conviction.
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Hearing on nonprofits gets heated Limit on agencies proposed in corridor
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Teacher subs: subhuman day at substandard pay
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Cherry Hill is sick of banking hassles Poor neighborhood’s nearest ATM is at Harbor Hospital
-
Drug arrests made during traffic stop
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A park worth building Opposition to greenways typically vanish after they open.
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A ’20s look puts retro in its place Fashion: Long skirts, three-quarter coats, shiny leather and less hair are starting to look like essentials for fall.
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Residents of townhouse homeless after fire causes $150,000 damage
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Maryland’s new attack gets off to shaky start Defense dominates in Terps’ scrimmage
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Pratt has made herself a lame duckHere…
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FireSykesville: Firefighters from Gamber and Liberty Road…
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I want better for my children
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Craig Crenshaw, 79, a retired physicist and…
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Irvin is indicted on drug charges Cowboys receiver will plead not guilty