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December 17, 2018

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New mural at Fallston High School seeks to promote inclusiveness among student body

Saturday, Dec 15

A new 10-by-11-foot mural at Fallston High School was inspired by the concept “Different Perspectives Make Us Grow,” an idea that grew from discussions between the students about bias and ways to promote inclusiveness.

Priest asks mourners at Jacquelyn Smith's funeral to respond 'with faith ... with forgiveness'

In a 16-minute homily to a gathering of more than 200 at St. Patrick Church in Providence, Rhode Island, the Rev. James T. Ruggieri said “some things don't make sense. They’re hard to fathom and understand.” The death of Aberdeen's Jacquelyn Smith is one of them.

'All we could think was why?' says family of Baltimore stabbing victim, who will be buried Saturday

Jacquelyn Smith was supposed to travel to California this week with family to attend her son’s graduation from an information technology program with the U.S. Coast Guard. Instead, the family will gather in Rhode Island Saturday for her funeral.

With grandsons at both service academies, Havre de Grace woman cheers for Army and Navy

Mary Lynn Snyder, of Havre de Grace, has one grandson at the Naval Academy and another at West Point, meaning she cheers for both academies during their annual football matchup.

Wreaths placed at graves of veterans at Bel Air Memorial Gardens

Military members who served, especially in harm’s way, during Christmastime know what the holiday means, a Harford County state senator who served three year-long tours in Iraq said.

Just days before Christmas, federal employees in Maryland could be furloughed or have to work without pay

Yet another potential government shutdown could furlough some of the 300,000 Maryland residents who work for the federal government or force them to work without pay — among them, scientists at Goddard space center and FDA and IRS workers. 

Youngsters Lamar Jackson, Marlon Humphrey moving Ravens forward in playoff push

But after Sunday's win vs. Tampa Bay, there is only so much the Ravens can control in the AFC playoff picture.

Water rescues and sewage in the streams: Region sees more downpours

A flood warning is in effect for east-central Prince Georges County until 6:30 a.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service.