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December 5, 2017

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Fallston Middle named a Maryland Blue Ribbon School

Tuesday, Dec 5

Fallston Middle School was named a Maryland Blue Ribbon School on Tuesday in recognition of its students' high achievement levels.

Harford school board approves contracts for new Havre de Grace school complex

Harford County Board of Education approved more than $81.6 million in contracts that will start consturction of the new Havre de Grace High School/Middle School complex.

Victor Colbert goes on trial for 2012 Bel Air homicide

After years of delays, the trial of Victor Levi Colbert for a 2012 homicide in Bel Air went ahead in Harford County Circuit Court Monday.

Environmentalists ask Exelon to pay for Conowingo sediment cleanup

A group of environmentalists released a study Tuesday suggesting that the owner of the Conowingo Dam can afford to help address the impacts of pollution that flows past the structure, harming Chesapeake Bay health.

Aberdeen, CMW open girls basketball season with wins

With Amber Milnes back at the head coaching position, Aberdeen opened the girls basketball season on the road to Perryville Tuesday night. The short trip was a good trip as the Eagles led big early and rolled to an 63-26 win.

Bel Air holiday events continue through Dec. 17

Bel Air has many more holiday season events coming up through Dec. 17.

Congress barreling toward shutdown deadline

Congressional lawmakers were scrambling Tuesday to reach agreement on a funding measure to avert a government shutdown at week’s end and address several agenda items — from a children’s health insurance program to immigration — that have stalled for months.

Meteorologists foresee first chance for 'localized bursts of snow' Friday across Central Maryland

Meteorologists are watching for the possibility of "localized bursts of snow" across Central Maryland come Friday night.