New playground opens at Warren Elementary in Cockeysville

At a grand opening celebration on March 4, students, parents, teachers and state Del. Michele Guyton tried out the new equipment at the new playground at Warren Elementary School in Cockeysville. The efforts to bring a new playground to the Warren community date back to 2022 when the school commemorated its 50th anniversary and decided…

Trump’s lawyers say it is impossible for him to post bond covering $454 million civil fraud judgment

By MICHAEL R. SISAK (Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s lawyers told a New York appellate court Monday that it’s impossible for him to post a bond covering the full amount of his $454 million civil fraud judgment while he appeals. The former president’s lawyers wrote in a court filing that “obtaining an…

EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after a partial ban was enacted

By MATTHEW DALY (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a carcinogen that is still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products and that kills tens of thousands of Americans every year. The final rule marks a major expansion of EPA regulation…

Ask Amy: High-schooler wants to avoid ex’s drama

Dear Amy: I’m a high school student, and I have an issue with my ex-boyfriend. We dated for two years but then I broke up with him back in November. We got together again and tried to make it work, but I ended it again with him in early January. Our relationship wasn’t good. He…

Ask Amy: Marriage to a problem drinker has disintegrated

Dear Amy: I married my high school sweetheart. We’ve been together for 50 years. We had a great sexual relationship until five years ago. My husband has a serious drinking problem which I have tolerated for decades. He has called me nasty and vulgar names, and now does nothing but watch TV and drink. When…

Steady your camera with the best tripods for outdoor photography

https://tags.remixd.com/player/v5/index.js?cb=%%CACHEBUSTER%% Whether you’re a seasoned professional, or just interested in grabbing some great shots in your spare time, a reliable tripod is a critical piece of gear that no outdoor photographer can do without. From keeping your camera steady in low-light environments to freeing your hands for fine adjustments, once you experience the benefits of working with a…

An Eye for Art: Westminster artist seeks to ‘create my own universe’

Sabir Aberchih, known to his family as “Star Man” for his paintings of dark night skies, lives in Westminster, a long way from his childhood home in Marrakech, Morocco. Aberchih got interested in art when he was in preschool. He drew and painted things he could see around him. His father is a professor of…

Dean Minnich: Why today’s inflated expectations depress us | COMMENTARY

Inflation is out of control, according to public opinion polls. Statistics say otherwise; the facts are that inflation and costs in general are going through the normal adjustments of a fluid economy. But there is a whining in the land, tales of woe about how prices are too high for essentials like food, rent, gas…

Dayhoff: First telephones usher in a new era for Carroll County

The telephone came to Carroll County in 1884, only eight years after Alexander Graham Bell was granted his second patent on March 7, 1876 – four days after his 29th birthday. President Rutherford B. Hayes had the first telephone installed in the White House in 1878. While he is famous for inventing the telephone, what…

Everything you need to make the perfect bloody mary

https://tags.remixd.com/player/v5/index.js?cb=%%CACHEBUSTER%% Among the most well-known cocktails in the world is the bloody mary. This tomato-based drink has long been the champion of next-day “hair of the dog” hangover treatments and is also a popular “Sunday Fun Day” brunch pick. Unlike some more work-intensive cocktails, it doesn’t take much to put one together at home. All…

Beautify your skin with the best exfoliating mud masks

https://tags.remixd.com/player/v5/index.js?cb=%%CACHEBUSTER%% Mud has been used as a skin beautifier for thousands of years. Weekly use of an exfoliating mud mask helps clear up blemishes and brightens your skin. Mud is rich in minerals that can help heal and repair the skin. Many mud masks feature charcoal, which detoxes the skin by pulling out impurities, as well as exfoliates…

9 celebrity-owned perfume and beauty brands worth checking out

https://tags.remixd.com/player/v5/index.js?cb=%%CACHEBUSTER%% Celebrities putting their names to perfumes and beauty brands isn’t a new phenomenon, but it’s really taken off in recent years. With so many celebrity-branded products available, you might be wondering which are worth checking out. You can find a variety of excellent celebrity beauty products, including skin care and makeup, at a range…

Baltimore Police investigation faults fired officer for pushing, kicking detainee and supervisor for failures

An internal police investigation found “no justifiable reason” for fired Baltimore Police Officer Maxwell Dundore to push a teenage detainee’s head and kick him following a physical altercation in April 2020. Investigators also found Dundore’s supervisor neglected to properly document the incident in a use of force assessment report. The investigation, obtained through a Maryland Public Information…

Election disinformation takes a big leap with AI being used to deceive worldwide

By Ali Swenson and Kelvin Chan, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Artificial intelligence is supercharging the threat of election disinformation worldwide, making it easy for anyone with a smartphone and a devious imagination to create fake – but convincing – content aimed at fooling voters. It marks a quantum leap from a few years ago, when creating…

Ask Amy: A loving mom wonders why her son is SO single

Dear Amy: Our 30-year-old son, “Thomas,” has a great job, is well-adjusted, and has many friends. Thomas is outgoing and goes out with groups of friends, some of whom are married. He is not dating anyone and hasn’t “dated” (that we know of) since high school (i.e. going to proms, dances, etc.). Thomas and I have…

Best bottle brushes to keep your water bottles squeaky clean

https://tags.remixd.com/player/v5/index.js?cb=%%CACHEBUSTER%% The unassuming water bottle, previously only common at sporting events and gyms, has ridden the fitness wave to become just as fashionable as athletic apparel, step counters and tennis shoes. While everyone agrees that staying hydrated is important for good health, reusable water bottles can become filled with germs and bacteria. To keep your containers hygienic…

These pans are worth considering if you don’t want to spend $100 on an Always Pan

https://tags.remixd.com/player/v5/index.js?cb=%%CACHEBUSTER%% Whether you have a kitchen with limited cabinet space or you don’t like owning unnecessary items, the Always Pan is an appealing choice thanks to its multipurpose design. However, the $100-plus price tag puts many potential buyers off and has them searching for alternatives. With plenty of pans that are similar in essence, you…

Ravens LT Ronnie Stanley reportedly agrees to reworked contract that reduces salary cap hit

Left tackle Ronnie Stanley will be back for a ninth season with the Ravens. More importantly, he’ll do so at a price that helps Baltimore get under the salary cap as well as open space for its myriad of needs. Stanley, who will turn 30 next week, has reportedly agreed to a reworked contract, per…

Navy women’s basketball blows big lead, loses to Colgate in Patriot League Tourney, 69-64

Both the potential and the inexperience of Navy women’s basketball were on display during Monday night’s Patriot League Tournament quarterfinal against Colgate. The Midshipmen played probably their best half of basketball in taking a commanding lead on the second-seeded Raiders. However, their youth and lack of big-game experience showed through during a second-half collapse that…

Carroll school board to consider classroom cell phone ban at Wednesday meeting

Carroll County teachers and principals will present information on student cell phone use in schools, and recommend policy changes — including possibly banning phones in classrooms next year — to the Board of Education Wednesday, according to the meeting agenda. Staff representing four elementary, middle and high schools will give an overview of the current…

Ask Amy: A demanding grandmother wants to lay down the law

Dear Amy: When our son visits us with his teenage daughter, she totally trashes her room during her stay. As the grandmother and host, can I demand that she keep her room in some semblance of order? – Demanding Gram Dear Gram: It’s your home, and you can issue demands with abandon. But your son…

Maryland expands quarantine zone for invasive spotted lanternfly to cover most of the state

Maryland officials have once again expanded the “quarantine zone” for spotted lanternflies, the invasive insects that damage grapevines and other plants. On Monday, the Maryland Department of Agriculture expanded the zone to include Charles and Garrett counties, indicating that populations of the insects have been detected there. Now, the quarantine zone covers most of Maryland,…

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