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THE MAYOR ON TRIAL Jury seeks to review testimony

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In 5th day of deliberations, jury work continues; judge denies request for mistrial Defense attorneys for Mayor Sheila Dixon renewed their request for a mistrial today, saying the 27 hours of jury deliberations that have passed so far shows that the theft and embezzlement case against her is too confusing. Judge Dennis M. Sweeney rejected the mistrial request. As it was being considered, the jury delivered...

Parkville man charged with attempted murder in shooting

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | yesterday

A gunman who surrendered to police in the shooting of his girlfriend in Parkville has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and with using a handgun in a violent crime.

2 women sue Randallstown insurance agent, State Farm

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | yesterday

Plaintiffs charge harassment, insults, hostile work environment Two women who work for a State Farm insurance agent in Randallstown sued him and his corporate employer Tuesday, saying he repeatedly subjected them to sexual harassment, vile insults and a hostile work environment.

Suspect in shooting in Baltimore County surrenders to police

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | yesterday

A 46-year-old man who was being sought in the shooting of his girlfriend Tuesday in Parkville surrendered later to authorities in Prince George's County.

Smith won't OK raises for Balto. Co. officials

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | yesterday

Baltimore County Executive James T. Smith Jr. said he will not approve pay raises for his successor or for County Council members, despite recommendations by an advisory board that he do so. "I do not believe this is the time to raise the salary of elected officials," Smith said in a news release Tuesday. "We are in the midst of a difficult economy and individuals and families are working...

Cockeysville soldier is killed in Afghanistan

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | yesterday

Thirty-four-year-old Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Pucino, 34, of Cockeysville died Monday in Pashay Kala, Afghanistan, when his mounted patrol unit was attacked with an improvised explosive device, the Pentagon said. Sergeant Pucino was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group of the Maryland Army National Guard in Glen Arm. He is the 11th Maryland Army National Guardsman to die in the war...

THE MAYOR ON TRIAL Jury gives no signs of a direction as deliberations enter 5th day

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | yesterday

Dixon awaits decision as deliberations enter 5th day The Baltimore jury deliberating the theft case against Mayor Sheila Dixon has met for about 25 hours -- nearly as long as testimony presented in the trial -- and is to return this morning to begin its fifth day.

O'Malley: No public funds for Friedgen buyout

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | yesterday

Governor says he is not involved in 'any way' with coaching decision Gov. Martin O'Malley said public money shouldn't be used to buy out Ralph Freidgen's contract, though he noted he isn't involved in the decision to hire or fire the Maryland football coach.

Smith won't OK pay raises for Baltimore County officials

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | yesterday

Baltimore County Executive James T. Smith Jr. said he will not approve pay raises for his successor or for County Council members, despite recommendations by an advisory board that he do so. "I do not believe this is the time to raise the salary of elected officials," Smith said in a news release Tuesday. "We are in the midst of a difficult economy and individuals and families are working...

Nonprofits turn to Social Solutions

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | yesterday

Software Solutions helps detailing of efforts, results Over a recent three-year period, the nonprofit Latin American Youth Center devoted $500,000 to revamp how the organization uses software to track its efforts. The new software, developed by Software Solutions of Middle River, enabled the organization to gain deeper insights into how it operates and highlight its work to donors.

Government closings for Wednesday, Thanksgiving

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | yesterday

As part of Maryland budget cutbacks, most state government offices will be closed today as employees are furloughed. However, the Motor Vehicle Administration and other Department of Transportation offices are open today, as are Maryland district, circuit and appellate courts. On Friday, many state offices will be closed again in observance of American Indian Heritage Day. Courts also are closed Friday,...

Marching to Macy's Thanksgiving beat

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | yesterday

Child performers, Towson band to be part of celebration Amanda Yuan, 11, seen pictured in the play "Annie" at Toby's Restaurant and Dinner Theater, has been selected to perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City along with Lauren Harkins, 15, of Silver Spring and Jordan Silver, 15, of Davidsonville.

THE MAYOR ON TRIAL Jury ends fourth day of deliberations without reaching verdict on Dixon

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Mayor Sheila Dixon crosses Guilford Avenue on her way to court Tuesday. Jurors in the mayor's theft and embezzlement trial are heading into a fifth day of deliberations Wednesday after they were dismissed from court without reaching a verdict.

Body washed ashore in Arundel identified as missing kayaker

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | yesterday

Maryland Natural Resources Police say a body that washed ashore from the Chesapeake Bay has been identified as a missing kayaker.

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