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Summer Water Monitoring Again Finds High Fecal Bacteria in Harford Streams

August 24, 2016 By Dagger News Service

From the Chesapeake Bay Foundation: Water monitoring by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) for the second summer in a row has found occasional high levels of fecal bacteria in some Harford County streams, some at levels 100s times government safety levels. The popular Kilgore Falls swimming hole continues to be unsafe for swimming after some […]

Gov. Hogan Holds First Conowingo Dam Summit; Announces Multi-Agency Work Group to Find Solutions for Reducing Bay Pollution

July 8, 2016 By Dagger News Service

From the office of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan: Governor Larry Hogan today held Maryland’s first Conowingo Dam Summit, and announced the formation of a multi-agency work group to seek innovative solutions for reducing pollution that threatens the Chesapeake Bay. The Hogan administration also announced a formal Request for Information to help find solutions, and determine […]

Former EPA Scientist, Environmental Writer Discuss their Book about EPA at Abingdon Library

February 19, 2016 By Dagger News Service

From the Harford County Public Library: “Over the Fence: Talking with E.G. Vallianatos and McKay Jenkins” takes place Sunday, February 21, at 2 p.m. at the Abingdon Library. Vallianatos, a former EPA scientist, and Jenkins, an environmental writer who was literally poisoned by his own environment, will discuss their book, “Poison Spring: The Secret History […]

Keeping Greater Baltimore Waters Mud Pollution Free

June 6, 2015 By Dagger News Service

From Friends of Harford: We received the notice below from Community & Environmental Defense Services (CEDS). Four of our directors participated in the survey last year. We are passing this opportunity along to our broader membership for this cycle. Please contact the survey leaders below at their link provided should you wish to participate. Forwarded […]

Prost: “Rain Tax” is Easy to Demonize, Harder to Help People Understand Reason for Fee and Risk if It is Reduced or Repealed

February 17, 2015 By A Dagger Reader

Prost: “Rain Tax” is Easy to Demonize, Harder to Help People Understand Reason for Fee and Risk if It is Reduced or Repealed

From Alison Prost, Maryland Executive Director, Chesapeake Bay Foundation: The so-called “rain tax” is easy to demonize. It makes a convenient political target (“Governor Larry Hogan Introduces Legislation to Repeal ‘Rain Tax,’” Feb. 12). What’s harder is to help people understand the reason for the fee, and the risk to Baltimore and Harford counties of […]

Maryland Watch: Why Repealing the Rain Tax Doesn’t Mean Much, But Means Everything

February 13, 2015 By Martin Watcher

Maryland Watch: Why Repealing the Rain Tax Doesn’t Mean Much, But Means Everything

Governor Larry Hogan followed through on his campaign promise to try to get rid of the rain tax, and it’ll probably pass, but in the end, it won’t actually do much. The “rain tax” itself was the state getting in between a Federal Environmental Protection Agency and any place that operates a stormwater management system […]

Friends of Harford Participates in Construction Site Pollution Survey and Investigates Proposed Water and Sewer Authority

September 22, 2014 By Dagger News Service

From Friends of Harford: – Greater Baltimore Citizen Survey Finds Poor Construction Site Mud Pollution Control (September 11, 2014) Three members of Friends of Harford participated in the survey of Harford County sites as part of this project. As summarized in the survey report: “In June and July, 2014, 105 construction sites in the Greater […]

Harford County Health Department Reminds Public of New Septic System Regulations Taking Effect in New Year

December 18, 2012 By Dagger News Service

From the Harford County Health Department: The Harford County Health Department reminds the public that, effective January 1, 2013, any On-site Sewage Disposal System (OSDS) will be required to have a Best Available Technology (BAT). The BAT units will cost substantially more than the conventional concrete septic tanks that are currently required. On September 21, […]

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    Bob | Harford Chamber’s Legislative Wrap Up Provides Insight into Business-Related Legislation

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    Union Auditor | Harford County Deputy Sheriff’s Union: “Law Enforcement Rank and File Have No Confidence in Al Peisinger”

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    Billy Motherfucken Butcher | Troopers Make Arrest in Route 40 Road Rage Incident

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    Bob | Harford County Deputy Sheriff’s Union: “Law Enforcement Rank and File Have No Confidence in Al Peisinger”

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    Open Your Eyes | Harford County Deputy Sheriff’s Union: “Law Enforcement Rank and File Have No Confidence in Al Peisinger”

  • “Wait, what, a liberal democrat union voted against the States Attorney? That’s all I need to know. I’m supporting the…”

    Watch Out | Harford County Deputy Sheriff’s Union: “Law Enforcement Rank and File Have No Confidence in Al Peisinger”

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    Open Your Eyes | Harford County Deputy Sheriff’s Union: “Law Enforcement Rank and File Have No Confidence in Al Peisinger”

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    Bob | Harford County Deputy Sheriff’s Union: “Law Enforcement Rank and File Have No Confidence in Al Peisinger”

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    Two Factor Authentication | Harford County Deputy Sheriff’s Union: “Law Enforcement Rank and File Have No Confidence in Al Peisinger”

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    Bob | Troopers Make Arrest in Route 40 Road Rage Incident

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    Bob | Humane Society of Harford County Announces Bob Citrullo as New Executive Director

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    Bob | Harford County Deputy Sheriff’s Union: “Law Enforcement Rank and File Have No Confidence in Al Peisinger”

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    Bob’s your uncle | Harford County Deputy Sheriff’s Union: “Law Enforcement Rank and File Have No Confidence in Al Peisinger”

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    Bob | Troopers Make Arrest in Route 40 Road Rage Incident

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    Bob | Harford County Deputy Sheriff’s Union: “Law Enforcement Rank and File Have No Confidence in Al Peisinger”

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    Bob | Troopers Make Arrest in Route 40 Road Rage Incident

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    Harford Strong | Harford County Deputy Sheriff’s Union: “Law Enforcement Rank and File Have No Confidence in Al Peisinger”

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    Bob | Troopers Make Arrest in Route 40 Road Rage Incident

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    Bob | Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Leads to Conviction of Alleged Dealer

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    Open Your Eyes | Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Leads to Conviction of Alleged Dealer

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    Jeff | Troopers Make Arrest in Route 40 Road Rage Incident

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    Urkidding | Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Leads to Conviction of Alleged Dealer

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    Urkidding | Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Leads to Conviction of Alleged Dealer

Recent Posts

  • Troopers Make Arrest in Route 40 Road Rage Incident June 30, 2022
  • Harford County Deputy Sheriff’s Union: “Law Enforcement Rank and File Have No Confidence in Al Peisinger” June 26, 2022
  • Belcamp Woman Arrested in Murder of Her 3-Yr-Old Niece June 9, 2022
  • Humane Society of Harford County Announces Bob Citrullo as New Executive Director June 7, 2022
  • Detectives Investigating Homicide of 3-Yr-Old Girl in Belcamp; Arrest Made June 4, 2022
  • Gun Pulled After Bel Air Car Crash; Nearby Schools Lock Down June 4, 2022
  • Texas Men Arrested After String of Bel Air Catalytic Converter Thefts June 2, 2022
  • Harford Chamber’s Legislative Wrap Up Provides Insight into Business-Related Legislation May 31, 2022
  • Harford County Man Convicted of Multiple Counts of Animal Cruelty and Cockfighting Related Charges May 26, 2022
  • 5-Yr-Old Killed in Edgewood Hit and Run Crash May 6, 2022
  • Bel Air Man Pleads Guilty to Leading $29 Million Kickback Scheme May 4, 2022
  • Sheriff Gahler: Citizens Deserve “Full and Transparent Investigation of All Events that Occurred that Tragic Day” April 28, 2022
  • Attorney General Frosh Files Complaint Seeking Court Order to Restrain Harford County from Interfering with Fatal Shooting Investigation April 25, 2022
  • Town of Bel Air Demands May Delay Opening New Homestead-Wakefield Elementary School Building April 22, 2022
  • Bel Air Man Pleads Guilty to Participating in $20 Million Kickback Scheme April 20, 2022
  • Jesse Bane, Bel Air Town Administrator, Announces Retirement April 14, 2022
  • Churchville Elementary’s Ashley Gereli Named 2022 Harford County Public Schools Teacher of the Year April 12, 2022
  • Judge Eaves Sworn-In to Court of Appeals; First Hispanic to Serve on State’s Highest Court April 12, 2022
  • Jen Swanson Stepping Down as Director of Humane Society of Harford County April 6, 2022
  • Aberdeen Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Distribution of Child Pornography April 5, 2022

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