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October 12, 2018

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Parents using online service to report bullying in Howard schools

Thursday, Oct 11

Sprigeo, a website and app allows for students and parents to send reports of bullying and other incidents to the school system 365 days a year.

In Howard school board race, candidates share common views

Eight candidates in the nonpartisan school board race are seeking one of the four open seats.

New report calls on Howard to pause plans to raze historic Ellicott City buildings

The report was paid by Preservation Maryland, a nonprofit that fears the county's plan will tarnish the essence of the town.

Inclement weather forces Howard County sports postponements

All girls soccer, boys soccer and field hockey games scheduled for Oct. 11, 2018 were postponed due to impending thunderstorms.

Laurel Arts Council to host second Artist Block Fair this Saturday

The Saturday event is free and open to the public. The block fair runs from 1p.m. to 4p.m. at the Farmer’s Market Lot on the city’s Main Street.

Howard County varsity roundup, Oct. 11

A roundup of varsity action around Howard County on Thursday, Oct. 11.

Maryland extends drug coverage after judge rules state retirees don't have to switch plans

A federal judge in Maryland district court ruled this week that the state can't force state retirees to switch to a prescription drug plan that many said was too expensive.

GOP Gov. Larry Hogan has led polls by double digits in a blue state for a year. Even pollsters have questions.

In poll after poll, Republican Gov. Larry Hogan has led by an average of 18 percentage points over his Democratic challenger, Ben Jealous. That's in Maryland, where Hillary Clinton easily defeated Donald Trump by nearly 30 points in 2016 and Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-to-1.