The Aegis – Baltimore Sun https://www.baltimoresun.com Baltimore Sun: Your source for Baltimore breaking news, sports, business, entertainment, weather and traffic Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:34:47 +0000 en-US hourly 30 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://www.baltimoresun.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/baltimore-sun-favicon.png?w=32 The Aegis – Baltimore Sun https://www.baltimoresun.com 32 32 208788401 Harford County Celtic Festival | PHOTOS https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/08/27/harford-county-celtic-festival-photos/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:06:49 +0000 https://www.baltimoresun.com/?p=10272966 The inaugural Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon’s Friendship Park was held Saturday, featured Irish music and traditional dances.

John Wilson, aka Santa Claus and a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Kevin's Division 1, mingles among the crowd at the Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon's Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
John Wilson, aka Santa Claus and a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Kevin’s Division 1, mingles among the crowd at the Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon’s Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Sideshow Scott juggles while walking through the crowd at the Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon's Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Sideshow Scott juggles while walking through the crowd at the Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon’s Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Sideshow Scott juggles while walking through the crowd at the Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon's Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Sideshow Scott juggles while walking through the crowd at the Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon’s Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Morgan Mull, 2, and his sister Elena Mull, 4, dance to the music played by The Ogham Stones band during the Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon's Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Morgan Mull, 2, and his sister Elena Mull, 4, dance to the music played by The Ogham Stones band during the Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon’s Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
A troupe from the Doherty Petri School of Irish Dancing from Parkville perform during Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon's Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
A troupe from the Doherty Petri School of Irish Dancing from Parkville perform during Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon’s Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Liam Crandall, 7, throws an axe at the target during the Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon's Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Liam Crandall, 7, throws an axe at the target during the Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon’s Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
The Ogham Stones Celtic rock band from Lancaster, PA, performs during the Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon's Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
The Ogham Stones Celtic rock band from Lancaster, PA, performs during the Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon’s Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Festival goers listen to music performed by The Ogham Stones Celtic rock band at the Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon's Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Festival goers listen to music performed by The Ogham Stones Celtic rock band at the Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon’s Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
A troupe from the Doherty Petri School of Irish Dancing from Parkville perform during Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon's Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
A troupe from the Doherty Petri School of Irish Dancing from Parkville perform during Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon’s Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
A troupe from the Doherty Petri School of Irish Dancing from Parkville perform during the Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon's Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
A troupe from the Doherty Petri School of Irish Dancing from Parkville perform during the Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon’s Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Liam Crandall, 7, gathers the axes from the target he threw at the Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon's Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Liam Crandall, 7, gathers the axes from the target he threw at the Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon’s Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Steve Geraghty, of Forest Hill, swings his granddaughter Elena Mull, 4, as The Ogham Stones plays during the Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon's Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Steve Geraghty, of Forest Hill, swings his granddaughter Elena Mull, 4, as The Ogham Stones plays during the Harford County Celtic Festival at Abingdon’s Friendship Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)

 

]]> 10272966 2024-08-27T14:06:49+00:00 2024-08-29T12:34:47+00:00 WWII Vet turns 100 | PHOTOS https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/07/28/wwii-vet-turns-100-photos/ Sun, 28 Jul 2024 18:43:32 +0000 https://www.baltimoresun.com/?p=10192735 Earl Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps, served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII.

Friends and family look at photos set out around the tables during the birthday party. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
Friends and family look at photos set out around the tables during the birthday party. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
A comical newspaper cover made for Earl's 100th birthday. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
A comical newspaper cover made for Earl’s 100th birthday. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
A Hometown Heroes poster at the entrance to Earl's 100th birthday party. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
A Hometown Heroes poster at the entrance to Earl’s 100th birthday party. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
A guest sign-in book and old photos of Earl's life over the years at his 100th birthday party. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
A guest sign-in book and old photos of Earl’s life over the years at his 100th birthday party. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
Photos of Earl's long and storied life are set out around the tables at his 100th birthday party. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
Photos of Earl’s long and storied life are set out around the tables at his 100th birthday party. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
Bob Brown, Chair of the Harford County Veterans Commission, presents Earl Malwitz with a certificate of recognition for his service and his 100th birthday. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
Bob Brown, Chair of the Harford County Veterans Commission, presents Earl Malwitz with a certificate of recognition for his service and his 100th birthday. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
Gordon and Wendy Gehring, longtime neighbors and friends, look at old photos with Earl at the 100th birthday party. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
Gordon and Wendy Gehring, longtime neighbors and friends, look at old photos with Earl at the 100th birthday party. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
Portrait of Earl Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
Portrait of Earl Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
Earl Malwitz, center, talks with family and friends at his 100th birthday party. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
Earl Malwitz, center, talks with family and friends at his 100th birthday party. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
From left, Judy Daniel, Jack Pane, owner of Gioacchino Salon, and Earl having a laugh at the party. Jack has been a friend for decades and started cutting Earl's hair at the salon in 1966. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
From left, Judy Daniel, Jack Pane, owner of Gioacchino Salon, and Earl having a laugh at the party. Jack has been a friend for decades and started cutting Earl’s hair at the salon in 1966. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
His original flight jumpsuit and military uniforms from his service in the Army Air Forces, before it became a separate branch of the armed services. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
His original flight jumpsuit and military uniforms from his service in the Army Air Forces, before it became a separate branch of the armed services. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
While talking with friends Earl points to an old photo of him with his wife Gloria, who passed in 1998. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
While talking with friends Earl points to an old photo of him with his wife Gloria, who passed in 1998. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
Bob Brown, Chair of the Harford County Veterans Commission, presents Earl Malwitz with a 250th Anniversary Harford County challenge coin for his 100th birthday. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
Bob Brown, Chair of the Harford County Veterans Commission, presents Earl Malwitz with a 250th Anniversary Harford County challenge coin for his 100th birthday. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
Lindsay Parks wishes her grandfather a happy birthday at the party. Earl is still sharp and talks with family and friends about their lives and reminiscing about the past. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
Lindsay Parks wishes her grandfather a happy birthday at the party. Earl is still sharp and talks with family and friends about their lives and reminiscing about the past. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
From left, Robin Malwitz, John Malwitz, son, Leslie Cain, daughter, Earl Malwitz, Nancy Malwitz, and Glenn Malwitz, son. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
From left, Robin Malwitz, John Malwitz, son, Leslie Cain, daughter, Earl Malwitz, Nancy Malwitz, and Glenn Malwitz, son. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
Earl with his friend of many decades Fred Willers, who was a pilot in the German Air Force post-WWII. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
Earl with his friend of many decades Fred Willers, who was a pilot in the German Air Force post-WWII. Earl Frederick Malwitz, born on July 29, 1924, was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps and served as a radar operator on the SS Marine Raven. The ship carried US troops and German prisoners of war to and from Europe during WWII. (Nate Pesce/Freelance)
]]> 10192735 2024-07-28T14:43:32+00:00 2024-08-07T17:52:52+00:00 A visit to Discovery Center at Water’s Edge in Belcamp | PHOTOS https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/07/11/a-visit-to-discovery-center-at-waters-edge-in-belcamp-photos/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoresun.com/?p=10160919 A group of children from “Angels of Mine” from Havre de Grace, visited Discovery Center at Water’s Edge in Belcamp on a field trip Tuesday.

Genesis Hines, 6, left, tests a hand-made parachute in the wind tunnel at the Discovery Center at Water's Edge in Belcamp.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Genesis Hines, 6, left, tests a hand-made parachute in the wind tunnel at the Discovery Center at Water’s Edge in Belcamp.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Kids learn how rain runs downhill in a virtual watershed sandbox at the Discovery Center at Water's Edge in Belcamp.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Kids learn how rain runs downhill in a virtual watershed sandbox at the Discovery Center at Water’s Edge in Belcamp.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Wmily Morris, 8, watches a ball roll down the race course she built in the Construction Corner at the Discovery Center at Water's Edge in Belcamp.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Wmily Morris, 8, watches a ball roll down the race course she built in the Construction Corner at the Discovery Center at Water’s Edge in Belcamp.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Zayden Klebe, 8, tests the strength of a magnet car he built on an earthquake simulation table in the STEM interactive zone at the Discovery Center at Water's Edge in Belcamp.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Zayden Klebe, 8, tests the strength of a magnet car he built on an earthquake simulation table in the STEM interactive zone at the Discovery Center at Water’s Edge in Belcamp.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Teacher Kayla Bond and Micah Sizer, 9, design a course to test the force of gravity at the Interactive Magnet Wall Discovery Center at Water's Edge in Belcamp.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Teacher Kayla Bond and Micah Sizer, 9, design a course to test the force of gravity at the Interactive Magnet Wall Discovery Center at Water’s Edge in Belcamp.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Children from Angels of Mine Daycare play in an interactive sandbox creating watershed topography with rain with the help of executive director Nikki Snyder at the Discovery Center at Water's Edge in Belcamp.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Children from Angels of Mine Daycare play in an interactive sandbox creating watershed topography with rain with the help of executive director Nikki Snyder at the Discovery Center at Water’s Edge in Belcamp.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Zaryiah Smith, 6, tests her hand-made parachute in the wind tunnel Discovery Center at Water's Edge in Belcamp.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Zaryiah Smith, 6, tests her hand-made parachute in the wind tunnel Discovery Center at Water’s Edge in Belcamp.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Adrianna Walls, 7, builds a hotel tower with blocks in the Construction Corner at the Discovery Center at Water's Edge in Belcamp.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Adrianna Walls, 7, builds a hotel tower with blocks in the Construction Corner at the Discovery Center at Water’s Edge in Belcamp.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Leonidas Bond, 6, and Micah Sizer, 8, watch balls and other objects fly in the wind tunnel at the Discovery Center at Water's Edge in Belcamp.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Leonidas Bond, 6, and Micah Sizer, 8, watch balls and other objects fly in the wind tunnel at the Discovery Center at Water’s Edge in Belcamp.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Nas Phoenix, 6, experiences the ICE Virtual Reality journey that takes users from full size, down to molecular level to see and understand the molecular composition of ice molecules at the Discovery Center at Water's Edge in Belcamp.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Nas Phoenix, 6, experiences the ICE Virtual Reality journey that takes users from full size, down to molecular level to see and understand the molecular composition of ice molecules at the Discovery Center at Water’s Edge in Belcamp.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Kids from Angels of Mine Daycare watch as Nikki Snyder, right, Executive Director of the Discovery Center at Water's Edge in Belcamp demonstrates how a a weighted balloon flies from the wind tunnel.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Kids from Angels of Mine Daycare watch as Nikki Snyder, right, Executive Director of the Discovery Center at Water’s Edge in Belcamp demonstrates how a a weighted balloon flies from the wind tunnel.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Nikki Snyder, right, Executive Director of the Discovery Center at Water's Edge in Belcamp moves sand in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed exhibit to demonstrate to kids from Angels of Mine Daycare how to create a watershed. The exhibit engages in interactive learning encompassing topography, geography, natural sciences, watershed studies, and computer sciences to include a unique combination of sand & sensors, and augmented micro-reality at your fingertips.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Nikki Snyder, right, Executive Director of the Discovery Center at Water’s Edge in Belcamp moves sand in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed exhibit to demonstrate to kids from Angels of Mine Daycare how to create a watershed. The exhibit engages in interactive learning encompassing topography, geography, natural sciences, watershed studies, and computer sciences to include a unique combination of sand & sensors, and augmented micro-reality at your fingertips.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
]]> 10160919 2024-07-11T09:00:00+00:00 2024-07-11T09:10:03+00:00 Darlington 4th of July Parade and Fireworks | PHOTOS https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/06/30/darlington-4th-of-july-parade-and-fireworks-photos/ Sun, 30 Jun 2024 18:29:10 +0000 https://www.baltimoresun.com/?p=10144214 Darlington Independence Day Parade, Saturday.

Ben Levine, of Dublin, drives his miniature antique fire truck decorated with patriotic pinwheels and tinsel along Shuresville Road during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Ben Levine, of Dublin, drives his miniature antique fire truck decorated with patriotic pinwheels and tinsel along Shuresville Road during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Harford County Little Fire Chief Greyson Ely waves to the crowd along Shuresville Road during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Harford County Little Fire Chief Greyson Ely waves to the crowd along Shuresville Road during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Maleik Miller, of Darlington, drives his antique John Deere tractor with six-month-old daughter Rosalyn Miller during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Maleik Miller, of Darlington, drives his antique John Deere tractor with six-month-old daughter Rosalyn Miller during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Stephen Cooper, of Whiteford, rides with his family in a horse drawn carriage from Bee Tree Trail Carriage Company during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Stephen Cooper, of Whiteford, rides with his family in a horse drawn carriage from Bee Tree Trail Carriage Company during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Jim Gosnell, of White Hall, drives his 1959 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible along the Darlington Independence Day Parade route.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Jim Gosnell, of White Hall, drives his 1959 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible along the Darlington Independence Day Parade route.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Mathhew McWilliams and his wife Heather McWilliams watch with their daughters Grace, 9 and Faith, 7, the Darlington Independence Day Parade Celebration and fireworks.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Mathhew McWilliams and his wife Heather McWilliams watch with their daughters Grace, 9 and Faith, 7, the Darlington Independence Day Parade Celebration and fireworks.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Twin sisters Suzi and Myza Hook, 12, of Jarresttsville, react to the loud truck horns Darlington Independence Day Parade Celebration and fireworks.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Twin sisters Suzi and Myza Hook, 12, of Jarresttsville, react to the loud truck horns Darlington Independence Day Parade Celebration and fireworks.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Sons of Confederate Veterans Archer Camp Tim Meyers, Jamie Whitaker, Lester Testerman, John Houck and Bill Mehan, walk along Shuresville Road during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Sons of Confederate Veterans Archer Camp Tim Meyers, Jamie Whitaker, Lester Testerman, John Houck and Bill Mehan, walk along Shuresville Road during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Grand Marshal Jake Stanford rides with Level Volunteer Fire Company during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Grand Marshal Jake Stanford rides with Level Volunteer Fire Company during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Families and kids wave flags while they watch the Darlington Independence Day Parade along Shuresville Road.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Families and kids wave flags while they watch the Darlington Independence Day Parade along Shuresville Road.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Kaydance Scarborough, 16, drives a Maryland State Trooper tractor along Shuresville Road during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Kaydance Scarborough, 16, drives a Maryland State Trooper tractor along Shuresville Road during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Folks line up along Shuresville Road to watch the Darlington Independence Day Parade Celebration.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Folks line up along Shuresville Road to watch the Darlington Independence Day Parade Celebration.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Josh and Shoshannah Harvey watch the parade with their sons Liam Harvey, 12, and Grayson Harvey, 9, along Shuresville Road during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Josh and Shoshannah Harvey watch the parade with their sons Liam Harvey, 12, and Grayson Harvey, 9, along Shuresville Road during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan greets parade goers along Shuresville Road during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan greets parade goers along Shuresville Road during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
The Havre de Grave High School marching band marches along Shuresville Road during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
The Havre de Grave High School marching band marches along Shuresville Road during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Candice Doehring, of Abingdon, takes a photo of a decorated side-by-side with Richard Fuggi, of Darlington, and John Mayni, of Bel Air, during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Candice Doehring, of Abingdon, takes a photo of a decorated side-by-side with Richard Fuggi, of Darlington, and John Mayni, of Bel Air, during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Boy Scout Troop 965 scouts and their leaders walk up Shuresville Road during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Boy Scout Troop 965 scouts and their leaders walk up Shuresville Road during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Tyler Sauers. 5, drives his truck decorated with patriotic tinsel and flags on Shuresville Road during the Darlington Independence Day Parade Celebration.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Tyler Sauers. 5, drives his truck decorated with patriotic tinsel and flags on Shuresville Road during the Darlington Independence Day Parade Celebration.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Penny Emche, 4, who was celebrating her birthday, blows bubbles along the parade route on Shuresville Road while waiting for the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Penny Emche, 4, who was celebrating her birthday, blows bubbles along the parade route on Shuresville Road while waiting for the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Bee Tree Trail Carriage Company draft horses adorned with festive plumes stop for a break during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Bee Tree Trail Carriage Company draft horses adorned with festive plumes stop for a break during the Darlington Independence Day Parade.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Matt Ahrens and Troy Hall from the American Legion Joseph L Davis Post 47 from Havre de Grace lead the Darlington Independence Day Parade along Shuresville Road.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Left, Jimmy Boatman and Matt Ahrens, Honor Guard from the American Legion Joseph L Davis Post 47 from Havre de Grace lead the Darlington Independence Day Parade along Shuresville Road.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Heidi Gerard and her daughter Haven, 4, of Aberdeen, watch participants in the Darlington Independence Day Parade along Shuresville Road.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Heidi Gerard and her daughter Haven, 4, of Aberdeen, watch participants in the Darlington Independence Day Parade along Shuresville Road.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Fireworks light up the stormy sky during the Darlington Independence Day Parade Celebration at Francis Silver Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Fireworks light up the stormy sky during the Darlington Independence Day Parade Celebration at Francis Silver Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Fireworks light up the stormy sky during the Darlington Independence Day Celebration at Francis Silver Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Fireworks light up the stormy sky during the Darlington Independence Day Celebration at Francis Silver Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Fireworks light up the stormy sky during the Darlington Independence Day Celebration at Francis Silver Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Fireworks light up the stormy sky during the Darlington Independence Day Celebration at Francis Silver Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
The finale of fireworks light up the stormy sky during the Darlington Independence Day Celebration at Francis Silver Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
The finale of fireworks light up the stormy sky during the Darlington Independence Day Celebration at Francis Silver Park.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
]]> 10144214 2024-06-30T14:29:10+00:00 2024-06-30T16:39:14+00:00 8th Annual Upper Bay Juneteenth Festival | PHOTOS https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/06/16/8th-annual-upper-bay-juneteenth-festival-photos/ Sun, 16 Jun 2024 12:34:40 +0000 https://www.baltimoresun.com/?p=10110852 8th Annual Upper Bay Juneteenth Festival – A day of “edu-tainment” and celebration of African American History and Culture, Saturday June 15 at Historic Hosanna School Museum.

Alexis Jones of the dance troupe The Anointed Ones from Helping Hands Ministries performs at the 8th Annual Upper Bay Juneteenth Festival in Darlington. (John Gillis/Freelance)
Alexis Jones of the dance troupe The Anointed Ones from Helping Hands Ministries performs at the 8th Annual Upper Bay Juneteenth Festival in Darlington. (John Gillis/Freelance)
Zeno Jones of Aberdeen gives a spirtual mime performance at the 8th Annual Upper Bay Juneteenth Festival in Darlington. (John Gillis/Freelance)
Zeno Jones of Aberdeen gives a spirtual mime performance at the 8th Annual Upper Bay Juneteenth Festival in Darlington. (John Gillis/Freelance)
Mike Dunn and his son Charlie, 9, create some art at the 8th Annual Upper Bay Juneteenth Festival in Darlington. (John Gillis/Freelance)
Mike Dunn and his son Charlie, 9, create some art at the 8th Annual Upper Bay Juneteenth Festival in Darlington. (John Gillis/Freelance)
Rev. Sharine Johnson portrays Harriet Tubman in a dramatic presentation in Hosanna A.M.E. Church at the 8th Annual Upper Bay Juneteenth Festival in Darlington. (John Gillis/Freelance)
Rev. Sharine Johnson portrays Harriet Tubman in a dramatic presentation in Hosanna A.M.E. Church at the 8th Annual Upper Bay Juneteenth Festival in Darlington. (John Gillis/Freelance)
Dr. Iris Barnes, Executive Director of Hosana Community House, welcomes people to the 8th Annual Upper Bay Juneteenth Festival in Darlington. (John Gillis/Freelance)
Dr. Iris Barnes, Executive Director of Hosana Community House, welcomes people to the 8th Annual Upper Bay Juneteenth Festival in Darlington. (John Gillis/Freelance)
Dancer Sean Holley performs with the African drum and dance troupe Xaala Mainama at the 8th Annual Upper Bay Juneteenth Festival in Darlington. (John Gillis/Freelance)
Dancer Sean Holley performs with the African drum and dance troupe Xaala Mainama at the 8th Annual Upper Bay Juneteenth Festival in Darlington. (John Gillis/Freelance)
Members of the African drum and dance troupe Xaala Mainama perform at the 8th Annual Upper Bay Juneteenth Festival in Darlington. (John Gillis/Freelance)
Members of the African drum and dance troupe Xaala Mainama perform at the 8th Annual Upper Bay Juneteenth Festival in Darlington. (John Gillis/Freelance)
London Bacalja, 3, gets a lesson from Kisha Edwards of the 40 plus Double Dutch Club as her mother Annette Bacalja, right, watches at the 8th Annual Upper Bay Juneteenth Festival in Darlington. (John Gillis/Freelance)
London Bacalja, 3, gets a lesson from Kisha Edwards of the 40 plus Double Dutch Club as her mother Annette Bacalja, right, watches at the 8th Annual Upper Bay Juneteenth Festival in Darlington. (John Gillis/Freelance)
Artist and puppeteer Dr. Schroeder Cherry uses puppets to teach about the civil rights movement at the 8th Annual Upper Bay Juneteenth Festival in Darlington. (John Gillis/Freelance)
Artist and puppeteer Dr. Schroeder Cherry uses puppets to teach about the civil rights movement at the 8th Annual Upper Bay Juneteenth Festival in Darlington. (John Gillis/Freelance)
Sisters Iman, left, and Nia Fisher perform a dance during a dramatic presentation in Hossana A.M.E. Church on African American history at the 8th Annual Upper Bay Juneteenth Festival in Darlington. (John Gillis/Freelance)
Sisters Iman, left, and Nia Fisher perform a dance during a dramatic presentation in Hossana A.M.E. Church on African American history at the 8th Annual Upper Bay Juneteenth Festival in Darlington. (John Gillis/Freelance)
]]> 10110852 2024-06-16T08:34:40+00:00 2024-06-18T15:42:50+00:00 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival | PHOTOS https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/06/10/magic-of-science-fair-and-family-festival-photos/ Mon, 10 Jun 2024 21:06:35 +0000 https://www.baltimoresun.com/?p=10097780 Children and adults who kicked off the summer at the Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival on Saturday at TUNE Center at Harford Community. It was a day of fun interactive activities and exploration through play, with families enjoying dozens of hands-on games and science experiments.

Melissa Field, center, Kaylin Field and Dan Field, of Bel Air, look for camouflaged insects in a photo at while learning about camouflage in nature the APG natural resource team's table at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Melissa Field, center, Kaylin Field and Dan Field, of Bel Air, look for camouflaged insects in a photo at while learning about camouflage in nature the APG natural resource team’s table at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
A Go2 robotic dog by Unitree catches the attention of those attending the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
A Go2 robotic dog by Unitree catches the attention of those attending the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Riley Budinger, 14, of Forrest Hill, tries a virtual knee surgery simulation at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Riley Budinger, 14, of Forrest Hill, tries a virtual knee surgery simulation at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Aaron Molle, 10, and Derrick Molle, 6, of Bel Air, watch in delight as a Go2 robotic dog walks around the lobby during the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Aaron Molle, 10, and Derrick Molle, 6, of Bel Air, watch in delight as a Go2 robotic dog walks around the lobby during the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Children try to catch rubber rings flung by a robot operated by Joppatowne High School student and Infinite Voltage Team 7770 James Hicks, lower left, at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Children try to catch rubber rings flung by a robot operated by Joppatowne High School student and Infinite Voltage Team 7770 James Hicks, lower left, at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Infinite Voltage Robotics Team 7770 member James Hicks, 17, operates a robot that flings rubber rings at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Infinite Voltage Robotics Team 7770 member James Hicks, 17, operates a robot that flings rubber rings at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Tyler Harris, 12, checks out the Harford County 4-H Club's lego league robotics table with his mother Tara Harris as instructor Jonathan Bennett watches at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Tyler Harris, 12, checks out the Harford County 4-H Club’s lego league robotics table with his mother Tara Harris as instructor Jonathan Bennett watches at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Biologist Katherine Rhea, from Aberdeen Proving Ground, looks at an insect on a glass slide using a hand-held magnifier at a station to show beneficial insects at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Biologist Katherine Rhea, from Aberdeen Proving Ground, looks at an insect on a glass slide using a hand-held magnifier at a station to show beneficial insects at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Kellen Wiggins, 10, watches as Gabe Wachstein, 10, of Bel Air, releases matchbox cars on a track at the Mektek booth at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Kellen Wiggins, 10, watches as Gabe Wachstein, 10, of Bel Air, releases matchbox cars on a track at the Mektek booth at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Liam Akers, 10, of Bel Air, the Harford County 4-H Robotic club's lego league challenge table set up at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Liam Akers, 10, of Bel Air, the Harford County 4-H Robotic club’s lego league challenge table set up at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Judges Fred Willis, Joseph Mesngon, Aubrey Fry and Meagan Small discuss Chloe King's science fair project on memory verses color during the 2024 Magic of Science Fair at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Judges Fred Willis, Joseph Mesngon, Aubrey Fry and Meagan Small discuss Chloe King’s science fair project on memory verses color during the 2024 Magic of Science Fair at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Infinite Voltage Robotics team 7770 member James Hicks, 17, operates a robot that flings rings at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Infinite Voltage Robotics team 7770 member James Hicks, 17, operates a robot that flings rings at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Judges John Verbillis, left, Dave Brown, Alan Calderon and Jenny Stietins listen as Alan Biswal presents his science fair project on how antacids effect acid reflux at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Judges John Verbillis, left, Dave Brown, Alan Calderon and Jenny Stietins listen as Alan Biswal presents his science fair project on how antacids effect acid reflux at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Colin Wren, 4, left, Vanessa Rodriguez, 9, and Liam Rodriguez, 7, of Bel Air, look camouflaged animals in plain sight using photos at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Colin Wren, 4, left, Vanessa Rodriguez, 9, and Liam Rodriguez, 7, of Bel Air, look camouflaged animals in plain sight using photos at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Kobe Harcum, 8, of Edgewood, looks at a glass slide of an insect with a hand-held magnifier at theAberdeen Proving Ground's natural resource team's table at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Kobe Harcum, 8, of Edgewood, looks at a glass slide of an insect with a hand-held magnifier at theAberdeen Proving Ground’s natural resource team’s table at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Brody Budinger, 12, tries a virtual reality head set at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Brody Budinger, 12, tries a virtual reality head set at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Children try to catch rubber rings flung by a robot operated by Joppatowne High School student and Infinite Voltage Team 7770 James Hicks, lower left, at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Children try to catch rubber rings flung by a robot operated by Joppatowne High School student and Infinite Voltage Team 7770 James Hicks, lower left, at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Harford County's 4-H Robotics club coach Jonathan Bennett shows Shanika Coley and her children Elijah Coley, 10, Emma Coley, 7, and Julie Coley, 8, the lego league table used for competitions at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Harford County’s 4-H Robotics club coach Jonathan Bennett shows Shanika Coley and her children Elijah Coley, 10, Emma Coley, 7, and Julie Coley, 8, the lego league table used for competitions at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Louie Kang, 7, swings a bat at a trauma simulation mannequin set up with sensors that help identify potential injuries at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Louie Kang, 7, swings a bat at a trauma simulation mannequin set up with sensors that help identify potential injuries at the 2024 Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Ryan Biswal's display of antacid or calcium carbonate's reaction to hydrochloric acid that he tested for his chemistry science fair project for the 2024 Magic of Science Fair at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Ryan Biswal’s display of antacid or calcium carbonate’s reaction to hydrochloric acid that he tested for his chemistry science fair project for the 2024 Magic of Science Fair at TUNE Center at HCC.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
]]> 10097780 2024-06-10T17:06:35+00:00 2024-06-13T12:24:11+00:00 General Assembly steps up in fight against ‘gas station heroin’ | READER COMMENTARY https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/05/22/general-assembly-steps-up-in-fight-against-gas-station-heroin-reader-commentary/ Wed, 22 May 2024 11:00:19 +0000 https://www.baltimoresun.com/?p=10024216 On April 24, The Aegis published my letter warning about the dangers and easy availability of tianeptine, often referred to as “gas station heroin.”  Tianeptine is an unapproved drug in the U.S., marketed as an antidepressant, but it causes opioid-like dependency and withdrawal, seizures, cardiac arrest, nausea and vomiting, delusions, and loss of consciousness.

Good news from Annapolis: The Maryland House of Delegates and state Senate passed HB 1230, the Tianeptine Consumer Protection Act, with strong bipartisan support.  Kudos again to our Harford delegates Steve Johnson and Teresa Reilly for being original co-sponsors of the bill.

Gov. Wes Moore signed the bill on April 25 as an “emergency measure,” meaning this new law is now in effect.

The law is perfectly clear.  It is now illegal in Maryland for any retailer (smoke shop, convenience store, gas station) to distribute, sell, expose for sale, or advertise for sale any tianeptine product to any individual of any age.  This is a modest but noteworthy improvement in our county’s efforts to reduce our serious drug problem.

Epilogue: Earlier this year, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration issued a public safety alert on the dangers and addictive nature of tianeptine.  The FDA sent its alert to retailers nationwide, urging them to stop selling Neptune’s Fix and other tianeptine-containing products.

Our new law goes beyond urging. It’s now illegal in Maryland.  Our health department may want to consider sending a similar letter to retailers and producing public awareness warnings for families, health care providers, businesses, and the general public.

Don Mathis, Havre de Grace

]]> 10024216 2024-05-22T07:00:19+00:00 2024-05-23T00:16:18+00:00 Pride of Baltimore visits Havre de Grace | PHOTOS https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/05/20/pride-of-baltimore-visits-havre-de-grace-photos/ Mon, 20 May 2024 12:56:20 +0000 https://www.baltimoresun.com/?p=10022820 The Pride of Baltimore ll offered free deck tours at Frank J. Hutchins Park while visiting Havre de Grace last weekend.

Pride of Baltimore ll docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park in Havre de Grace over the weekend for free deck tours. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Pride of Baltimore ll docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park in Havre de Grace over the weekend for free deck tours. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Taisha Davis, of Aberdeen, takes a close look inside the wooden dinghy aboard the Pride of Baltimore ll during a free deck tour while the schooner was docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace Friday afternoon. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Taisha Davis, of Aberdeen, takes a close look inside the wooden dinghy aboard the Pride of Baltimore ll during a free deck tour while the schooner was docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace Friday afternoon. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Visitors were welcomed to come aboard the Pride of Baltimore ll for free deck tours of the schooner docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace Friday, May 17. Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Visitors were welcomed to come aboard the Pride of Baltimore ll for free deck tours of the schooner docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace Friday, May 17. Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Keith Sifford and Hollee Sifford, of Havre de Grace, look at the wheel of the Pride of Baltimore ll during one of the free deck tours onboard the schooner docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Keith Sifford and Hollee Sifford, of Havre de Grace, look at the wheel of the Pride of Baltimore ll during one of the free deck tours onboard the schooner docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Leehoo, a French Bulldog puppy, visits the Pride of Baltimore ll for a free deck tour with owner Kevin Burroughs Friday afternoon at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Leehoo, a French Bulldog puppy, visits the Pride of Baltimore ll for a free deck tour with owner Kevin Burroughs Friday afternoon at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Warren Smith, left, Cheryl Smith, of Hillsboro, DE, and Janet Brookover, of Downingtown, PA, pose for a photo taken by Bill Brookover during a free tour of the Pride of Baltimore ll docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Warren Smith, left, Cheryl Smith, of Hillsboro, DE, and Janet Brookover, of Downingtown, PA, pose for a photo taken by Bill Brookover during a free tour of the Pride of Baltimore ll docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Visitors were welcomed to come aboard the Pride of Baltimore ll for free deck tours of the schooner docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace Friday, May 17. Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. Pride of Baltimore ll free deck tours at Frank J. Hutchins Park in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Visitors were welcomed to come aboard the Pride of Baltimore ll for free deck tours of the schooner docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace Friday, May 17. Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. Pride of Baltimore ll free deck tours at Frank J. Hutchins Park in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Amy Shipley and Violet Shipley, 2, of Havre de Grace, tour the Pride of Baltimore ll during a free deck tour at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Amy Shipley and Violet Shipley, 2, of Havre de Grace, tour the Pride of Baltimore ll during a free deck tour at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Kevin Burroughs, of Havre de Grace, and his French Bulldog puppy Leehoo work on obedience skills aboard the Pride of Baltimore ll during a free deck tour of the schooner docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Kevin Burroughs, of Havre de Grace, and his French Bulldog puppy Leehoo work on obedience skills aboard the Pride of Baltimore ll during a free deck tour of the schooner docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Pride of Baltimore ll docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park in Havre de Grace for free deck tours Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Pride of Baltimore ll docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park in Havre de Grace for free deck tours Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Visitors were welcomed to come aboard the Pride of Baltimore ll for free deck tours of the schooner docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace Friday, May 17. Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Visitors were welcomed to come aboard the Pride of Baltimore ll for free deck tours of the schooner docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace Friday, May 17. Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Jack Shue and Lynne Shue, of Perry Hall, tour Friday afternoon the Pride of Baltimore ll that was docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace for free deck tours. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Jack Shue and Lynne Shue, of Perry Hall, tour Friday afternoon the Pride of Baltimore ll that was docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace for free deck tours. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Linda Anderson, of Albuquerque NM, Steve Delgado and Dinnie Delgado, of Essex, tour the Pride of Baltimore ll docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Linda Anderson, of Albuquerque NM, Steve Delgado and Dinnie Delgado, of Essex, tour the Pride of Baltimore ll docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Miles Abbott, 10, and his sister Hazel Abbott, 8, of Ocean City, tour the Pride of Baltimore ll docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace Friday afternoon. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Miles Abbott, 10, and his sister Hazel Abbott, 8, of Ocean City, tour the Pride of Baltimore ll docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace Friday afternoon. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Joe Kastenmaier, of Redding PA, holds the wheel of the Pride of Baltimore ll during a free deck tour of the schooner docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock Friday afternoon in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Joe Kastenmaier, of Redding PA, holds the wheel of the Pride of Baltimore ll during a free deck tour of the schooner docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock Friday afternoon in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Melissa Abbott, of Ocean City, takes a photo of her daughter Hazel Abbott, 8, during a free tour of the Pride of Baltimore ll that docked for three days for free deck tours at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Melissa Abbott, of Ocean City, takes a photo of her daughter Hazel Abbott, 8, during a free tour of the Pride of Baltimore ll that docked for three days for free deck tours at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
:Steve Delgado, partially obscured, Dinnie Delgado, of Essex, left, and Linda Anderson, of Albuquerque NM, tour the Pride of Baltimore ll docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
:Steve Delgado, partially obscured, Dinnie Delgado, of Essex, left, and Linda Anderson, of Albuquerque NM, tour the Pride of Baltimore ll docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Melissa Thompson, of Edgewood, left, takes a selfie at the helm while Shannon Paulin, Greg Paulin and Wyatt Paulin, 2, look at one of the cannons on board the Pride of Baltimore ll during a free deck tour at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Melissa Thompson, of Edgewood, left, takes a selfie at the helm while Shannon Paulin, Greg Paulin and Wyatt Paulin, 2, look at one of the cannons on board the Pride of Baltimore ll during a free deck tour at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
:Sarah Harding and Amy Shearn, left, of Brooklyn, NY, Mike Kraft and his grandson Josh Kraft, 4, of Bel Air, look over the Pride of Baltimore ll during a free deck tour at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
:Sarah Harding and Amy Shearn, left, of Brooklyn, NY, Mike Kraft and his grandson Josh Kraft, 4, of Bel Air, look over the Pride of Baltimore ll during a free deck tour at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Mike Kraft and his grandson Josh Kraft, 4, of Bel Air, walk around the Pride of Baltimore ll during a free deck tour at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Mike Kraft and his grandson Josh Kraft, 4, of Bel Air, walk around the Pride of Baltimore ll during a free deck tour at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Joe Kastenmaier, of Redding PA, gets his hands on the wheel during a free deck tour of the Pride of Baltimore ll that docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Joe Kastenmaier, of Redding PA, gets his hands on the wheel during a free deck tour of the Pride of Baltimore ll that docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Hazel Abbott, 8, of Ocean City, poses at the wheel aboard the Pride of Baltimore ll during a free deck tour at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Hazel Abbott, 8, of Ocean City, poses at the wheel aboard the Pride of Baltimore ll during a free deck tour at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
A variety of ropes that are part of the running rigging used to set and control some of the forward sails on of the Pride of Baltimore ll for visitors to see while touring the deck of the schooner docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
A variety of ropes that are part of the running rigging used to set and control some of the forward sails on of the Pride of Baltimore ll for visitors to see while touring the deck of the schooner docked at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park dock in Havre de Grace. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
]]> 10022820 2024-05-20T08:56:20+00:00 2024-05-21T13:44:13+00:00 National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day | PHOTOS https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/05/15/national-police-week-and-peace-officers-memorial-day-photos/ Wed, 15 May 2024 17:28:13 +0000 https://www.baltimoresun.com/?p=9999890 In honor of National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day, Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly, along with representatives of the Maryland State Police, Bel Air, and Havre de Grace Police Departments, as well as other local dignitaries, gathered for a wreath-laying ceremony on Monday morning. The ceremony, held at the Harford County Government Offices in Bel Air, honored those men and women who have died or were disabled in the line of duty.

Wreath laying ceremony at Harford County Government office in Bel Air in honor of Police Week Monday May 13, 2024. (Matt Button/Courtesy Harford County Govt)
Wreath laying ceremony at Harford County Government office in Bel Air in honor of Police Week on Monday. (Courtesy Harford County)
Lt. Derrick Huffman, JFK Highway Barrack Commander, left, joins Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly in placing a wreath in honor of Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day during a ceremony at Harford County Government office in Bel Air Monday May 13, 2024. (Matt Button/Courtesy Harford County Govt)
Lt. Derrick Huffman, JFK Highway Barrack Commander, left, joins Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly in placing a wreath in honor of Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day during a ceremony at Harford County Government office in Bel Air. (Courtesy Harford County)
Bugler Kaitlyn Wittman, right, Aberdeen High School teacher and band director, plays taps during the wreath laying ceremony at Harford County Government office in Bel Air in honor of National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day Monday, May 13, 2024. (Matt Button/Courtesy Harford County Govt)
Bugler Kaitlyn Wittman, right, Aberdeen High School teacher and band director, plays taps during the wreath-laying ceremony at Harford County Government office in Bel Air in honor of National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day. (Matt Button/Courtesy Harford County Govt)
Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly reads the proclamation issued by President Kenndey in 1962 for Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day during the wreath laying ceremony at Harford County Government office in Bel Air Monday, May 13, 2024. (Matt Button/Courtesy Harford County Govt)
Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly reads the proclamation issued by President John F. Kennedy in 1962 for Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day during the wreath laying ceremony at Harford County Government office in Bel Air. (Courtesy Harford County)
In honor of National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day, Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly, along with representatives of the Maryland State Police, Bel Air, and Havre de Grace Police Departments, as well as other local dignitaries, gathered for a wreath-laying ceremony on Monday morning. (Matt Button/Courtesy Harford County Govt)
In honor of National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day, Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly, along with representatives of the Maryland State Police, Bel Air, and Havre de Grace Police Departments, as well as other local dignitaries, gathered for a wreath-laying ceremony on Monday morning. (Courtesy Harford County)
Wreath laying ceremony at Harford County Government office in Bel Air in honor of Police Week Monday May 13, 2024. (Matt Button/Courtesy Harford County Govt)
Wreath laying ceremony at Harford County Government office in Bel Air in honor of Police Week on Monday. (Courtesy Harford County)

 

 

]]> 9999890 2024-05-15T13:28:13+00:00 2024-05-15T20:55:00+00:00 11th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration walk | PHOTOS https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/05/13/11th-annual-amanda-hichkad-cca-celebration-walk-photos/ Mon, 13 May 2024 19:39:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoresun.com/?p=9992989 1th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration walk Saturday at John Carroll School. All proceeds benefit the Cancer LifeNet program at the Kauffman Cancer Center at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center which provides free services to all Harford and Cecil County residents who have a cancer diagnosis. According to the UM Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, raised more than $95,000 (and counting!) for Cancer LifeNet on May 11, bringing the cumulative total raised by the walk to more than $1.2 million dollars over the past 11 years. More than 400 members of the community participated in the walk and more than 600 of donors contributed in support of the walk and Cancer LifeNet in 2024.

”Women in Defense Team” members Lauren Beward, left, walks with Pam Knight, Kim Beward, June Beward and Kelly Gordon with twins Hayden and Kenley Gordon 11th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration walk. A(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Team participants gather on the football field at John Carroll High School for the 11th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration walk. All proceeds benefit the Cancer LifeNet program at the Kauffman Cancer Center at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center which provides free services to all Harford County residents who have a cancer diagnosis.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Team participants gather on the football field at John Carroll High School for the 11th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration walk. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Pretty in Pink Team members Paulina Baublitz and Cynthia Baublitz, of Abingdon, walk with Amber Callender during the 11th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration walk. All proceeds benefit the Cancer LifeNet program at the Kauffman Cancer Center at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center which provides free services to all Harford County residents who have a cancer diagnosis.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Pretty in Pink Team members Paulina Baublitz and Cynthia Baublitz, of Abingdon, walk with Amber Callender during the 11th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration walk. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Team Captains take a group photo with County Executive Bob Cassilly at the 11th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration walk.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Team Captains take a group photo with County Executive Bob Cassilly at the 11th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration walk.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
”Women in Defense Team” members Lauren Beward, left, walks with Pam Knight, Kim Beward, June Beward and Kelly Gordon with twins Hayden and Kenley Gordon 11th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration walk. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Volunteers Donna Gaines, left, Debbie Anthony, and John Anthony hand out free umbrellas before the 11th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration walk. All proceeds benefit the Cancer LifeNet program at the Kauffman Cancer Center at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center which provides free services to all Harford County residents who have a cancer diagnosis.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Volunteers Donna Gaines, left, Debbie Anthony, and John Anthony hand out free umbrellas before the 11th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration walk. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Brooklynn Sams, 9, walks with her family during the 11th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration walk. All proceeds benefit the Cancer LifeNet program at the Kauffman Cancer Center at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center which provides free services to all Harford County residents who have a cancer diagnosis.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Brooklynn Sams, 9, walks with her family during the 11th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration walk. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Dalton Gilmour, 14, carries a sign in honor of his mother during the 11th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration walk. All proceeds benefit the Cancer LifeNet program at the Kauffman Cancer Center at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center which provides free services to all Harford County residents who have a cancer diagnosis.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Dalton Gilmour, 14, carries a sign in honor of his mother during the 11th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration walk. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Participants create the number 11 on the football field at John Carroll High School for the 11th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration walk. All proceeds benefit the Cancer LifeNet program at the Kauffman Cancer Center at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center which provides free services to all Harford County residents who have a cancer diagnosis.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Participants create the number 11 on the football field at John Carroll High School for the 11th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration walk. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Wearing Team Herbie shirts to support their grandfather who is fighting cancer, Savannah Martin, 6, Maddi Thomas, 14, Bella Martin, 9, Thomas Martin, 10, and Olivia Thomas, 12, stretch before the 11th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration walk.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Wearing Team Herbie shirts to support their grandfather who is fighting cancer, Savannah Martin, 6, Maddi Thomas, 14, Bella Martin, 9, Thomas Martin, 10, and Olivia Thomas, 12, stretch before the 11th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration walk. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)

Deb Dougherty, left, of Perry Hall, Claudia Rivola, Gale Burns, Sue Meadows and Jagger Burns, of Conowingo, wore matching

Gabrielle Celestin, 17, Natasha Celestin, Elise Celestin,13, Chloe Celestin and Artkina Celestin, of Bel Air, walk during the 11th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration walk. All proceeds benefit the Cancer LifeNet program at the Kauffman Cancer Center at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center which provides free services to all Harford County residents who have a cancer diagnosis.(Karen Jackson /Freelance)
Gabrielle Celestin, 17, Natasha Celestin, Elise Celestin,13, Chloe Celestin and Artkina Celestin, of Bel Air, walk during the 11th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration walk. (Karen Jackson /Freelance)

 

 

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