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Washington County middle-school students share 'vodcast' experience
andrews@herald-mail.comWashington County middle-school students captured slices of local history in a series of minifilms that were screened Wednesday at the Weinberg Center for the Arts in Frederick, Md. Their films explored aspects of Antietam National Battlefield and the...Tags: Movies, Africa, Facebook, Celebrities, Entertainment
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Commissioners recognize preservation efforts in Washington County
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comThree people and a museum were recognized Tuesday for their preservation efforts in Washington County. “These are unique projects and unique people,” said Betty Shank, chairwoman of the Washington County Historical Advisory Committee. “...Tags: Human Interest, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Arts and Culture, Museums, Tourism and Leisure
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World War II, Korean War veterans roll into Hagerstown
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comA large motorcade of 12 tour buses and motorhomes rolled in to Hagerstown’s Clarion Hotel and Conference Center on Monday afternoon, carrying 200 men and women who served the United States during World War II and the Korean War. Along with 100...Tags: International Military Interventions, Human Interest, Trips and Vacations, Washington, DC, Travel
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Five for your planner: Tuesday, May 22
1. They don't do it halfway Halfway Park Days will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 26, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 27, Martin L. "Marty" Snook Memorial Park, 17901 Halfway Blvd., Halfway. About 100 arts and crafts vendors, plus rides for the...
Tags: The Muppets (movie), Movies, PG Rated Movies, Arts and Culture, Wars and Interventions
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Group protests genocide in Ethiopia in Thurmont square
andrews@herald-mail.comProtesters speaking out against genocide in Ethiopia took to Thurmont's main intersection Saturday, when a G-8 Summit in nearby Camp David was scheduled to wrap up. Police in riot gear stood in rows in the street as dozens of protesters held signs, waved...Tags: Politics, Hate Crimes, Massacres, Genocide, Africa
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Ongoing exhibits for May 18
‘Art and Earth’ Creations by 36 artists from West Virginia and eight other states are on display in the Berkeley Arts Council’s 2012 Art and Earth Juried Exhibit. Exhibit concludes Saturday, May 19. The Arts Centre, 300 W. King St.,...
Tags: Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Museums, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), NASA, Sociology
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Izaak Walton League hosts Wounded Warrior Day to show gratitude, support for combat veterans
alnotarianni@aol.comWhen the sun goes down, anxiety sets in. Howard Burch is haunted by sounds, smells, horror and grief. After the 1983 suicide bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, Burch was among the U.S. Marines on body detail. “We had to go in and...Tags: Iraq, Human Interest, Easton (Northampton, Pennsylvania), Vietnam War (1955-1975), Fishing
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Civil War lecture Friday
On Friday at 7 p.m. at the Hancock Town Hall and Community Center, noted historian and author Steve French will present a program titled “Thomas J. ‘Stonewall’ Jackson: The Early Years.” French’s talk will focus on Jackson&...Tags: Culture, Arts and Culture, Ceremonies, Wars and Interventions
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Five for planner: Wednesday, May 16
1. Historical smorgasbord Washington County Historical Society's new exhibit, "Potpourri — Treasures from the Attic," will include a little of this and a little of that — a naval uniform from the Spanish-American War, a 1866 ball gown,...
Tags: Sociology, Culture, Arts and Culture, Washington Monument, Wars and Interventions
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Hundreds expected at Windjammers Unlimited's semiannual convention
waynesboro@herald-mail.comMusicians from across the country are expected to descend on south central Pennsylvania this summer without circus wagons and tents, but with the music played under the big top for generations. Windjammers Unlimited’s semiannual convention will...Tags: Concerts, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Arts and Culture, Music
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Boosters meeting today at South High
The South Hagerstown High School Sports Boosters will meet today at 7 p.m. in the school library. The community is invited to attend. Wine and cheese tasting planned at Women’s Club The community is invited to an evening of wine and cheese tasting...Tags: Emergency Health Procedures, Vehicles, Photography and Video, Drugs and Medicines, Sociology
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Girls lacrosse playoffs: Rebels fall in closing moments
Staff CorrespondentKaren Flores scored the game-winning goal for Northwood with 1.6 seconds remaining to lift the Gladiators over South Hagerstown 9-8 in the first round of the Maryland Class 3A-2A West girls lacrosse playoffs Wednesday night. “(Flores) is a...Tags: High School Sports, Sports, Lacrosse, Wars and Interventions
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