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15 from Harford compete in Maryland Special Olympics 2013
More than 1,200 athletes assembled on the campus of Towson University recently for the 43rd Annual Special Olympics Maryland Summer Games. The three days of competition included events in aquatics, bocce, cheerleading, softball and track and field, making...Tags: Harford County, Bel Air (Allegany, Maryland), Track and Field, Special Olympics, Edgewood
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Alexander A. Kamantauskas, computer network engineer
Alexander A. Kamantauskas, a computer network engineer and Civil War buff who enjoyed giving highly detailed battlefield tours to family and friends, died May 15 of cancer at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was 45. "Alex knew something about everything, but...
Tags: Entertainment, Science and Technology, Catonsville, Montgomery County (Maryland), Johns Hopkins Hospital
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Report criticizes colleges' teacher preparation programs
Teacher preparation programs in the nation and Maryland are part of "an industry of mediocrity" that is failing to give young teachers the skills to succeed in the classroom, according to a long-awaited report by a national research advocacy group. The...
Tags: University of Maryland, College Park, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, College Park (Prince George's, Maryland), Teaching and Learning, Teachers
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Towson becoming 'brick and mortar monument to developers' [Letter]
I take exception to Councilman David Marks' article published in your paper May 15. He stated that the building boom in Towson would "transform this suburban county seat into one of the most dynamic cosmopolitan communities in Maryland." I feel it will...Tags: Reisterstown Road, David Marks, Kevin Kamenetz, Baltimore County, Colleges and Universities
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Hires, promotions at Lehigh Valley area businesses
Agatha Kershner has been added as a Realtor at Pocono Resorts Realty. She is working under the direction of Yarrow A. Wilkins, general manager and associate broker. Kershner is concentrating on listing homes in the Albrightsville and Lake Harmony...Tags: Roosevelt, Crohn's Disease, New York City, New York University, Colon Cancer
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Kiwanis Club of Hagerstown awards eight scholarships
The Kiwanis Club of Hagerstown awarded eight scholarships to graduating high school seniors at club meetings in May. The scholarships are presented annually to area students as part of the club’s commitment to young people in the community. This...
Tags: Schools, Financial Aid, University of Maryland, College Park, High Schools, Education
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Notebook: John Tucker promoted to coach of MLL's Cannons
The Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse announced that assistant coach John Tucker (Johns Hopkins) will take over head coaching duties from Steve Duffy for the remaining eight games of the season. Tucker is a former Chesapeake Bayhawks and Baltimore...
Tags: Cornell Big Red, Boston Cannons, University of Denver, Chesapeake Bayhawks, College Sports
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South High alumni group awards five scholarships
The South Hagerstown High School Rebel Alumni Association recently presented $1,000 scholarships to students graduating from South High in June. Scholarship recipients: Michaela Brewer Brewer maintains a 3.88 grade-point average. She serves as...Tags: Fellowship of Christian Athletes, University of Maryland, College Park, Awards and Prizes, Teaching and Learning, Soccer
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Amy Schumer talks about her journey from Towson to TV and concert stardom
The Baltimore SunAmy Schumer can tell a story. Knowing how to craft a short narrative and make it pay off with a laugh has, after all, helped make her one of the hottest comedians on TV and the concert circuit these days. So, let the star of Comedy Central’s...Tags: Robyn, Stand-up Comedy, NBC (tv network), Entertainment, Comedy Central (tv network)
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Your $8.7 billion investment
Dear Maryland taxpayer, My eldest child graduated from her public high school recently, and there was much celebration and excitement. When the 425 proud students of the Class of 2013 marched into the new Tiger Arena at Towson University in their caps...
Tags: Schools, Heart Attack, High Schools, Education, Graduation
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Digest: Ripken Foundation sets 7K 'Streak Thru Aberdeen' Sept. 6
Running Ripken Foundation sets 7K 'Streak' Sept. 6 The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation announced that it will host its inaugural "Streak Thru Aberdeen" 7K Run at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen on Sept. 6 — the anniversary of Cal Ripken Jr. breaking Lou...Tags: Malaysia, Awards and Prizes, Soccer, Maryland Terrapins, Loyola University Maryland
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Special Olympics ambassador carries flame with can-do attitude
When Michael Heup trotted down the hill from the World War II Memorial to Jonas Green State Park in Annapolis, he was beaming. By his side was Anne Arundel County police Cpl. Mike Shier, and more than 100 police officers jogged behind them. In his right...
Tags: Justice System, Special Olympics, Annapolis, Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony, Laws
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