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October 25, 2018

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Seven takeaways from an audit of Baltimore police overtime that found paper records and a challenging culture

Thursday, Oct 25

The first set of findings from an audit of the Baltimore Police Department's rampant overtime spending found a reliance on antiquated systems - including the use of paper "roll books" to record officers' attendance. The 11-page report has a number of recommendations for the agency.

Early voting in Maryland starts Thursday. Here's what you need to know.

Early voting for the general election in Maryland runs Thursday, Oct. 25 through Nov. 1. Polls are open each day, including Saturday and Sunday. The polls will be open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. In past elections, lines have formed in the morning but have dwindled as the day goes on.

Maryland Voter Guide 2018

Marylanders will vote in 2018 for governor, attorney general, U.S. Senator, all 8 seats in the House of Representatives and all 188 General Assembly seats.

Mom of Baltimore teen charged in road-rage killing of 73-year-old said she tried to get her son re-arrested

Baltimore police say a teenager has been charged as an adult in a road-rage killing of a 73-year-old man in Northwest Baltimore. Mikayal Hendricks' mother says he had cut off his ankle monitor and repeatedly missed a court-ordered curfew, and that she had sought his arrest before the homicide.

College Board data show jump in Maryland SAT scores for 2018 graduating seniors

The percentage of Maryland's graduating seniors taking the SAT rose quickly as did the scores on the well-known college admissions test.

Even as injuries mount on offensive line, Ravens are far from a breaking point

The Ravens offensive line, featuring two rookies and a midseason acquisition, did not allow a sack or commit a penalty Sunday against New Orleans.

A guide to Baltimore City ballot questions for 2018

Baltimore voters get to decide at the polls whether to create an independent watchdog's office to ferret out misconduct by city officials, one of several questions on the ballot this year. If a majority approves, the inspector general’s office would come out from under the mayor’s office.

In Maryland's 8 U.S. House races, one flips the script as Democrat Jesse Colvin challenges GOP Rep. Andy Harris

A high-energy race flips the script in Maryland’s 1st congressional district. The 1st District is among the liveliest – and most unusual — of Maryland’s eight congressional district races. Seven of the incumbents are seeking re-election. There's an open seat in the 6th District.

In first, Facebook to notify users of early voting in every state featuring the option

In a first, Facebook is reminding its users in the 37 states that offer early voting that they can cast their ballots before Election Day on Nov. 6.

'Put the guns down': During Frederick Avenue walk, Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh urges end to violence

On Wednesday, Baltimore mayor Catherine Pugh walked through the neighborhood with police and city leaders during one of her regular crime walks.

Sun endorsement: Frosh for attorney general

Editorial Board: Attorney General Brian Frosh has ably represented Maryland's interests in the environment, consumer protection, public safety — and, yes, opposition to damaging federal policies from the Trump administration. He has our endorsement.