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Director of photography Will Eichler adjusts the clothing and microphone of an actor portraying General Robert E. Lee during filming Thursday of a segment for a historical documentary.
Civil War memories captured in films Video
HAGERSTOWN — Anyone who spotted Gen. Robert E. Lee mounted on his horse, Traveller, didn’t see ghosts Thursday on Prospect Street, but re-enactors filming the first in a series of films. more »

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    ROUZERVILLE, PA. — After a week of smiling at the dozens of volunteers building her a new house in Beartown, Donna Rook said her face is growing sore.
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    SHARPSBURG – In the 23 years the annual Salute to Independence has been held at Antietam National Battlefield, it has never been rained out, according to park Superintendent John Howard.
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    HAGERSTOWN — Maryland’s Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services has discontinued the sign-on, retention and referral bonuses it previously offered to boost recruitment of correctional officers
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    HARPERS FERRY — A human skull was found Thursday morning off Job Corps Road in Jefferson County where a new elementary school is expected to open next year, according to police and school officials.