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For skaters, it's full speed ahead

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Women risk bumps to join the ranks of roller derby

At tryouts for Charm City Roller Girls, head coach Laura "Reckless Ndangerment" Jansen tells the women to skate in packs. The group's bouts at DuBurns Arena in Canton often draws a sellout crowd of 2,000 at $10 a ticket.

In battle over mammograms, Md. leaders race to front lines

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Politicians, activists quickly oppose relaxed guidelines

Politicians, activists quickly oppose relaxed guidelines

Two lives behind a curtain

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A scientist's death unveils a couple's secret drug use

A scientist's death unveils a couple's secret drug use

Judge acts to put jury at ease as Dixon trial draws to a close

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Sweeney's jovial guidance in Dixon trial called critical in high-profile proceedings

As the trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon drew to a close last week, Judge Dennis M. Sweeney descended from his courtroom dais and spoke to jurors at their own level, rather than from on high.

County teachers to try out hand-held devices for tests

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

County teachers to try out hand-held devices for tests

Some Baltimore County teachers will give tests starting this month via hand-held devices instead of the usual pencil and paper, in a pilot program aiming to make their jobs easier - and engage students.

Wild chase sends 2 troopers to hospital

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Several cars hit in run from College Park to Baltimore

A man driving a red Mustang convertible near College Park sent two state troopers to Maryland Shock Trauma Center during a wild chase Saturday that also damaged two Prince George's County police cars and a civilian vehicle before ending at Baltimore's Fort McHenry Tunnel.

Casting call: Picking stars for Dixon trial movie

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

T he real-life drama of Mayor Sheila Dixon's criminal trial is still unfolding, but it's not too early to start thinking about the inevitable.

WATCHDOG Man takes matter of missing bus stop sign into own hands

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

MTA slow to act after utility pole replaced, Canton resident says

The problem: A bus stop sign in Canton is missing.

GOOD WORKS Saints provide a helmetful of miracles on ice

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Zinkhans and hockey help special athletes bloom

The sun had barely risen when hockey players, proudly pulling equipment bags on wheels, and their parents, armed with thermoses of steamy coffee, arrived at Reisterstown Regional Park. Many had driven for more than an hour. It could take another 15 minutes or so to help players into skates and heavily padded gear. But when the Baltimore Saints Special Hockey League players take to the ice, those sideline supporters know their efforts are well-spent.

Electrical fire near BWI leads to partial hotel evacuation

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:13:00 -0500

A two-alarm fire Sunday morning damaged the Extended Stay America Hotel, at 1500 Aero Drive, Linthicum, Anne Arundel County fire officials said.