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Sister of Md. correctional officer calls slaying a 'nightmare'

By Andrea F. Siegel, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:43:45 GMT

Jury to consider death sentence for prisoner convicted of murdering David McGuinn

A sister of slain correctional officer David McGuinn told jurors weighing whether to sentence his killer to death that the two siblings were so close that others in the family called them "Donnie and Marie."

For second year in a row, BWI sets passenger record

By Candus Thomson , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:35:56 GMT

Airport saw 22.39 million ticket holders pass through gates in 2011

Airport saw 22.39 million ticket holders pass through in 2011

Exterior construction completed at Arundel Mills casino

By Nicole Fuller , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:10:00 GMT

Casino to open in June with 3,000 slot machines

Developers celebrated the completion of major construction at the $500 million Maryland Live! Casino at Arundel Mills mall Wednesday morning, urging the public to save their money for gambling.

Anne Arundel school board adopts Maxwell's budget request

By Joe Burris , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:01:00 GMT

Plan would add more than 60 teaching positions

The Anne Arundel County Board of Education voted Wednesday to approve Superintendent Kevin Maxwell's operating budget that would add more than 60 teaching positions and fully fund negotiated agreements with employee unions.

Annapolis weighing up to $400,000 in fixes to Market House

By Nicole Fuller , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:18:03 GMT

Cohen plan meets criticism from some City Council members

Annapolis Mayor Joshua J. Cohen has asked the City Council to consider spending up to $400,000 on renovations to the long-troubled Market House, a request that has drawn sharp criticism from several members of the council.

Jury to consider death sentence for inmate guilty of killing guard

By Andrea F. Siegel, The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:14:00 GMT

Lee Edward Stephens to be sentenced for murdering Cpl. David McGuinn

An Anne Arundel County jury has decided to consider a death sentence for a prisoner convicted of murdering a correctional officer, making it the first time a Maryland jury has determined that DNA directly linked a killer to the murder under the state's new capital punishment law.

Council discusses homeless alderman in closed session

By Nicole Fuller , The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:08:00 GMT

No details offered; city attorney is asked to research residency requirement

The Annapolis City Council met in closed session Monday night to discuss the residency issues surrounding Alderman Kenneth A. Kirby, who is without a permanent home, but offered no new details on how the city would proceed on the issue.

Man gets 4 years for escape from Annapolis holding cell

By Andrea F. Siegel, The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:26:00 GMT

He had overpowered guard and escaped into nearby Admiral Heights

A man whose escape from a holding cell in the District Court building in Annapolis prompted a door-to-door manhunt pleaded guilty Monday to escape and burglary charges.

State, local officials preparing for new BRAC

By Matthew Hay Brown , The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:12:00 GMT

Taking nothing for granted as Pentagon seeks more base realignment in 2013

As President Barack Obama proposed a new round of military base closures and reorganization, Maryland's political and business forces already are working to protect installations here and position the state to benefit from any future moves.

Hundreds remember Anne Arundel official at memorial service

By Nicole Fuller , The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:03:00 GMT

Callahan was county chief administrative officer and former Annapolis mayor

Dennis Callahan, county chief administrative officer and former Annapolis mayor, recalled as tough political leader and dedicated family man

Companies donate building renovation for Pasadena nonprofit helping seniors

By Andrea F. Siegel, The Baltimore Sun — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:36:00 GMT

Work enables Partners in Care to move, expand

When Barbara Huston took a look at the dilapidated Pasadena building that had been offered as new offices to the nonprofit organization she heads, she was taken aback by its condition. That was last year. Next week, the group will unveil its renovated new home thanks to donations of time and labor from area builders. Helen Carter, who participates in the program, is shown above.

Elkridge residents want CSX rail transfer facility ruled out

By Jessica Anderson , The Baltimore Sun — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Community association lobbies Howard delegation

Elkridge residents are turning to lawmakers from Howard County for help fighting the potential placement of a CSX rail transfer facility in their community, arguing that lower costs should not be the only factor considered.

'Anything Goes' brings Broadway classic to Arundel stages

By Mary Johnson, Special to The Baltimore Sun — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:58:00 GMT

Live Arts Maryland's production comes to Annapolis, Brooklyn Park

Cole Porter's "Anything Goes" is near the top of any short list of great Broadway musicals, and fans have a choice of four performances this weekend in Annapolis or Brooklyn Park.

For 35th time, hockey players battle for Crab Pot

By Steve Kilar, The Baltimore Sun — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:25:16 GMT

Navy hosts three Maryland teams in annual tourney

This year, the Crab Pot hockey tournament is truly a Chesapeake Bay affair — all four teams are from Maryland.

Stephens sentencing could test Maryland death penalty law

By Andrea F. Siegel, The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:19:16 GMT

DNA provision in law makes for new question for jury, judge

This week's sentencing of the prisoner convicted of killing a correctional officer will be the first case in Maryland in which prosecutors must establish a DNA "link" in order to pursue a death sentence, and it could become the first real test for the state's new capital punishment law.

Arundel Co. Council receives 10 applications for open seat

By Nicole Fuller , The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:11:59 GMT

Council will choose new member Thursday

Ten people submitted applications to the Anne Arundel County Council by Friday's deadline for candidates to fill the seat vacated by former Councilman Daryl D. Jones.

Navy professor sentenced in burglary of ex-girlfriend's home

By Andrea F. Siegel, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:07:00 GMT

Lt. commander granted probation before judgment

A Naval Academy professor will spend two weekends in jail and be on probation, after he admitted breaking into the Gambrills home of his former girlfriend.

Jury finds Stephens guilty in killing of Md. correctional officer

By Andrea F. Siegel, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT

Convicted killer eligible for death penalty

A convicted killer was found guilty Thursday of murdering a correctional officer at the now-closed Maryland House of Correction, opening the possibility that he will become the first person sentenced to death under the state's new capital punishment law.

Chesapeake coach says he wasn't told why he was removed

By Joe Burris , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:57:00 GMT

He says he has not been contacted by school board, which is investigating overnight tournament trip

Former Chesapeake High School wrestling coach Paul Tolle says the Anne Arundel County school system has not given him a full explanation for his removal from his post last month.

Manning to return to Fort Meade for WikiLeaks case

By Matthew Hay Brown , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:13:32 GMT

Former intelligence analyst awaits court-martial; arraignment to be held this month

Private First Class Bradley E. Manning, the former intelligence analyst awaiting a court-martial on charges of aiding the enemy and violating the Espionage Act, will return to Fort Meade this month for his arraignment, the Army said Thursday.

Even burglars get hungry, steal chicken salad

By Peter Hermann — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:20:00 GMT

Even burglars get hungry on the job.

Annapolis elections board won't rule on Kirby residency

By Nicole Fuller , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:21:00 GMT

Panel says it's up to mayor and city council to decide

Panel says it's up to mayor and city council to decide

Former Annapolis Mayor Dennis Callahan dies at 70

By Nicole Fuller , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:17:03 GMT

Anne Arundel chief administrative officer suffers heart attack

Dennis M. Callahan, Anne Arundel County's chief administrative officer and a former Annapolis mayor who was known for his hard-nosed political style, died Wednesday morning after suffering a heart attack at his Severna Park home. He was 70.

Injured pit bull used as 'bait dog' in fighting, Arundel police say

By Jill Rosen — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:17:00 GMT

Anne Arundel county authorities have launched an animal cruelty investigation after a severly injured dog -- possibly the victim of dogfighting -- was found in Linthicum.

Injured pit bull used as 'bait dog' in fighting, Arundel police say

By Peter Hermann — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:39:00 GMT

Anne Arundel County police are trying to find the owners of a pit bull that was found injured on a street in Linthicum and may have been used as "bait," to train other dogs to fight, according to authorities.