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March 29, 2018

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Harford overdoses increasing at lower rates

Wednesday, Mar 28

So far this year there have been 102 heroin overdoses in Harford County, 25 of them fatal, according to data provided by the Sheriff’s Office, which includes two suspected opioid-related fatal overdoses Monday.

North Harford pool among $7 million in school repair projects OK'd by board of ed

Nearly $7 million in construction contracts at Harford schools was approved Monday night by the Harford County Board of Education.

Aberdeen's Chuck Glassman honored for service to community

Chuck Glassman, a long-serving member of the Aberdeen Fire Department who is moving to North Carolina, was honored by the City of Aberdeen Monday for his community service, including time with the fire company and the APG Centennial commission.

Havre de Grace Police Department hires two new captains

Two new captains started working earlier this month at the Havre de Grace Police Department to replace two long-time captains who retired.

Baltimore Sen. Nathaniel Oaks, facing corruption trial, resigns from Maryland General Assembly

Maryland state Sen. Nathaniel Oaks, facing federal corruption trial, resigns from Maryland General Assembly. The Baltimore Democrat is facing a trial on bribery charges later this month.

The fire both times: Baltimore riots after Martin Luther King's death 50 years ago left scars that remain

More than 1,000 stores and businesses were torched, damaged, looted or destroyed. Fifty years later, the singularity of what happened in the days after the assassination of the civil rights leader remains.

Orioles announce pregame plans for Opening Day on Thursday

Gates will open at noon Thursday for Orioles Opening Day, and more details fans need to know for the team's season opener against the Minnesota Twins.

Orioles Opening Day specials at Baltimore bars

On Thursday, Baltimore bars will open early and run all-day specials in celebration of the Orioles' Opening Day.