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February 16, 2018

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Doctor, girlfriend indicted in connection with alleged illegal distribution of prescription drugs

Thursday, Feb 15

A doctor from Havre de Grace and his girlfriend have been charged with distributing drugs illegally in the community, according to Havre de Grace police.

Harford council president says he's a human climate change denier

Harford County Council President Richard Slutzky disputes public consensus that humans are responsible for climate change, citing his research of scientists that have expressed skepticism on the subject.

Report anything 'troubling,' especially seen on social media, Maryland lieutenant governor tells Harford Tech students

Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford visited Harford Technical High School Thursday afternoon, where he was shown various vocational programs available to the students.

Leak in temporary parks and rec storage containers lights fire under Aberdeen council

Leaks in three of the four temporary storage containers being used by Aberdeen Parks and Recreation have “lit a fire” in Aberdeen to find a permanent facility, the mayor said this week.

New Aberdeen trash pickup system to begin July 1; stickers will become obsolete

When the new trash system goes into effect in Aberdeen, about 90 percent of city residents won’t have to pay for the service, the city manager said Monday.

Loch Raven High student arrested after bringing pellet gun to school, Baltimore County police say

A 14-year-old Loch Raven High School student was arrested Thursday after Baltimore County police said he brought a pellet gun to school.

Maryland legislative leaders unveil broad education bill based on Kirwan panel's recommendations

The Democratic leaders of the General Assembly said Thursday that they will support legislation implementing the a broad range of improvements in Maryland’s public schools recommended by a commission Gov. Larry Hogan wrote off the previous day as lost.

What would happen here? Baltimore area students, parents and educators evaluate safety plans after Florida school shootings

Several students walked up to Baltimore school police officer Tiffany Wiggins Thursday morning and asked her, “What are we going to do if there’s a school shooting here?” The children’s questions come a day after a 19-year-old expelled student went on a shooting rampage at his former high school,