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December 19, 2018

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Harford superintendent proposes cutting 179 teaching, administrative positions to close $35 million budget gap

Tuesday, Dec 18

In an effort to close the $35 million gap between revenues and expenses in the Harford County Public Schools budget for the next fiscal year, the superintendent has proposed cutting 179 positions.

James W. Hamilton Sr., whose iconic Bel Air bakery was a community hub for 60 years, dies

James W. Hamilton Sr., whose North Bond Street bakery in Bel Air kept loyal customers coming back for its cakes, cookies, cupcakes, pies, and doughnuts for 60 years, died Saturday from a massive heart attack at the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. He was 82.

Harford County Sheriff’s Office cracking down on handicap parking violators

The Harford County Sheriff's Office says misusing handicapped parking can result in citations that carry fines of either $120 or $140 and seizure of the handicap placard. But more importantly it takes away a spot from people who need it.

Harford County police blotter

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police report charges and arrests.

Unclaimed $1M Mega Millions lottery ticket bought in Maryland expires next week

A Maryland Lottery player has not yet claimed a $1 million winning ticket.

Five things we learned from Orioles manager Brandon Hyde's introduction

Brandon Hyde is in place as manager, but there's still a lot of work to be done for the Orioles to be where they want to be when spring training begins in the second week of February.

Ravens defense bracing for expected return of Chargers running back Melvin Gordon

Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is expected to bolster Los Angeles’ rushing attack against a Ravens defense that ranks third in the NFL against the run.

Maryland marijuana grower ForwardGro ordered to pay fine for using banned pesticides on cannabis crops

The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission ruled on Tuesday that a politically connected marijuana grower illegally used prohibited crop-protection pesticides and ordered the company to pay a $125,000 fine, provide refunds on certain products and imposed a two-year probationary period.