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February 18, 2019

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Hogan appoints former Howard County state lawmaker to Maryland school board

Friday, Feb 15

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan appoints Sen. Gail Bates to the state's school board. The appointment comes three months after the Republican lost her bid for re-election to the state Senate.

Winter weather advisory in effect Sunday; 'Sizable' storm to hit region this week

Parts of Howard County were under a winter weather advisory from 3 p.m. Sunday to 3 a.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

Library exhibit seeks to share understanding of the discriminatory 'redline'

“Powerful” is the word county library spokesperson Christie Lassen returns to again and again to describe an interactive exhibit on loan to the Central Branch library on the banned practice of racial discrimination in home ownership that was once known as “redlining.”

Howard County girls basketball power rankings (2018-19): sixth edition

Each week, editor Brent Kennedy will rank the Howard County girls basketball teams based on their body of work this winter. 

Veteran outfielder Eric Young Jr. is hoping to bring added value to the Orioles' rebuilding effort

Eric Young Jr., at 34, is actually pretty old to be on a rebuilding team, but he thinks he has something to offer his inexperienced teammates.

Joe Flacco FAQ: Answering the most important questions stemming from the Ravens QB's trade

Here's why the Ravens can enjoy some much-coveted financial flexibility ahead of an important offseason.

3 takeaways from No. 24 Maryland's 65-52 loss at No. 6 Michigan

No. 24 Maryland's 65-52 loss Saturday at No. 6 Michigan was to be expected, given the struggles the Terps have had under Mark Turgeon to beat a ranked team on the road and the way the Wolverines have become a nearly unbeatable team at home the past two years.

At synagogue's potluck, a learning experience

Oseh Shalom has weekly Shabbat services in Laurel each Friday with a potluck on the first Friday of each month, too.