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March 28, 2019

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Harford Sheriff's office, accused of racial bias against attorney, has had share of controversies

On Tuesday, a Maryland Legal Aid attorney announced he had filed a complaint against a Harford County Sheriff’s deputy that alleges an officer detained and questioned him on the basis of race, suspecting he was his client impersonating a lawyer.

Maryland Gov. Hogan vetoes bills on $15 hourly wage, pre-Labor Day school start, Franchot's enforcement powers

Gov. Larry Hogan has vetoed three bills passed by state lawmakers that would have increased the state's hourly minimum wage to $15, allowed local school districts to decide when the academic year starts, and moved alcohol and tobacco enforcement to a new commission.

Bill to legalize medically assisted suicide in Maryland defeated in state Senate

A measure that would have legalized medically assisted suicide in Maryland was defeated on a dramatic tie vote in the state Senate. Sen. Will Smith, the bill’s sponsor, said he hoped senators will build on this year’s work on the bill as they debate the measure in future years.

Seven vehicles in Aberdeen damaged in a week by BB gun, handgun

Seven vehicles were vandalized over a week with some type of gun in Aberdeen and city police are asking for the public’s help.

Man burned when RV catches fire in Hickory Wednesday

A man was burned Wednesday afternoon after an RV caught fire, a spokesperson for the Harford Volunteer Fire & EMS Association said.

Whitaker Mill bridge in Bel Air to be closed for repairs beginning April 15

The Whitaker Mill Road bridge over Winters Run in Bel Air is scheduled to be closed for repairs for about five days starting April 15.

As new era begins, Orioles aim to provide fans with a team they can watch grow

As the Orioles rebuild rolls on behind the scenes, the major league team will be playing with a mandate of competing, and might actually play in a way that past Orioles teams frustrated by not doing.

C. Milton Wright girls open lacrosse season with win

The C. Milton Wright girls lacrosse team made its debut Tuesday and the Mustangs eked out a 14-13 non-league win at Arundel.