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August 29, 2018

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Harford library branches to serve as 'cooling centers' Tuesday, Wednesday as heat index expected to reach 105 degrees

Monday, Aug 27

With the heat index expected to reach 105 degrees, all Harford County Public Library branches will serve as “cooling centers” during normal business hours on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Havre de Grace teen charged with killing Edgewood girl, 15, in August 2017

A Havre de Grace teenager has been indicted in the killing of an Edgewood girl whose body was found in Havre de Grace more than a year ago, police said.

Despite mental health troubles, Jacksonville shooter David Katz was able to buy guns in Maryland

David Katz's history of mental health troubles, from stints at Sheppard Pratt and being prescribed anti-psychotic medication, fall below a legal threshold that would have prohibited him from buying a gun in Maryland.

Democrat Ben Jealous trails Gov. Larry Hogan by $9 million in cash in Maryland governor's race

The Jealous campaign on Tuesday said the former NAACP president and his running Susan Turnbull had raised more than $1 million in about two months, but had only about $386,000 on hand — compared to more than $9.4 million for the Hogan campaign.

Baltimore-area weather: 'Code Red' alert to continue Wednesday, with heat index forecast to hit 105

Hot, humid air is flowing into the Baltimore region this week, bringing high temperatures into the mid-90s and a heat index in excess of 100 degrees, at times.

IronBirds bounce back for big win over Tri-City

The Aberdeen IronBirds jumped back in the win column in a big way Monday night, rolling over host Tri-City in New York-Penn League play. Aberdeen (33-34) pounded out 13 hits for an 11-5 win. The rubber game is scheduled for tonight at 7 p.m.

PHOTOS: Hummingbird Nectar

Staff photographer, Matt Button photographs a hummingbird enjoying morning nector.

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