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Creature comfort: Teen collects donated stuffed animals and books to give to sick children
Special to The Herald-MailWhen a child is sick, nothing is more comforting than a good book and a stuffed animal. It is on this simple philosophy that Hagerstown teen Brynn Dao founded Books & Bears — Comforting Sick Children and Fighting Illiteracy. "Books & Bears is a...Tags: Alzheimer's Disease, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Religion and Belief, Books-A-Million Incorporated, Philosophy
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Finding a topic for writing project can be challenging
My freshmen English class will be turning in their latest writing assignment today. Each student had to write about a personal experience. When we first started talking about this assignment, the students had lots of questions. "Does it have to be... -
Washington County economic development goals well-received
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comThe economic development goals accepted by Washington County officials Tuesday have been well-received and provide a workable framework for future growth, according to some community leaders reached for comment Wednesday. “We’re grateful for...Tags: Employment Opportunities, Conservation, Economy, Economic Policy, Local Government
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Mail Call - May 2
“I see where a Republican Congressman’s rewriting history. He says there have been five terrorist attacks since President Obama’s been in office. Uh, no, there’s been two. Fort Hood, that guy was in the Army. These guys that did...Tags: Boston Marathon Bombing (2013), Fort Hood (military base), George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Sports
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Letter to the Editor - May 2
City, county should back National Golden Tissue To the editor: The April 19 edition of The Herald-Mail reported that National Golden Tissue plans a multimillion-dollar expansion that will create 341 new jobs. The April 20 edition reported that the... -
Milestone - May 2
Birthday May 1 — Gladys Short, Williamsport, turned 89. To submit a milestone, mail the information to The Herald-Mail, P.O. Box 439, Hagerstown, MD 21741; fax it to 301-714-0245; or email tonym@herald-mail.com.Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Milestone - May 1
Birthday Today — Bob Myers, Martinsburg, W.Va., turns 41. To submit a milestone, mail the information to The Herald-Mail, P.O. Box 439, Hagerstown, MD 21741; fax it to 301-714-0245; or email tonym@herald-mail.com.Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Serving up downtown success: Local owners, chef offer tips for building a long-lasting restaurant
chrisc@herald-mail.comWhat is the secret to operating a long-lasting, successful restaurant in downtown Hagerstown? Some restaurants keep their doors open for years and years; others last for a few months and then close. The Herald-Mail visited with two restaurant owners, a...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Foods and Beverages, Ice Cream, Startups, Lifestyle and Leisure
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John S. Kennedy, 76
John Sylvester Kennedy, 76, of Cumberland, Md., passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Western Maryland Regional Hospital in Cumberland. Born Feb. 23, 1937, in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of the late John F. and Catherine I. (Ricketts) Kennedy. He...
Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Cumberland (Allegany, Maryland), Silver Spring (Montgomery, Maryland)
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Letters to the Editor - May 1
Elected officials should trust the judgment of voters To the editor: The 2013 legislative session at the West Virginia State House was not yet completed when another delegate quietly approached me at my desk in the chamber of the West Virginia House...Tags: Elections, Virginia General Assembly, Politics, Government
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Property taxes could go up if assessments increase, even though Hagerstown rate will stay the same
holly.shok@herald-mail.comAlthough the City of Hagerstown on Monday announced plans to keep the property tax rate the same for the upcoming fiscal year, a raise in assessments will cause property owners to still pay more. The estimated real property assessable base will increase...Tags: Taxation, Politics, Budgets and Budgeting
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A road by any name in Texas would be an interesting trip, especially in a coonskin cap
I can’t remember where I just put down my coffee cup, but for some reason I have a keen, photo-like memory of my fourth-grade history textbook. And sad to say, it’s taken me a lifetime to unlearn all the incorrect images that this book left...
Tags: Pacific Ocean, Dining and Drinking, Washington, DC, Music, Music Industry
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