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Builder confidence for new, single-family homes drops
Homebuilders grew more pessimistic this month about the housing market, a particularly disheartening reading in the onset of the spring home-buying season. An index measuring builder confidence for new, single-family homes dropped to 16 in April,
Updated: 04/19/2011 02:01A
Thurmont emergency responders take home awards at ceremony
Three members of Thurmont Community Ambulance Service were recognized at an awards banquet Monday for rescuing a zoo employee from a jaguar cage in January 2009, at Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo. Emergency medical technician Jim
Updated: 04/19/2011 02:00A
Capitals feeling desperate now
By AP AP NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Rangers had the fewest home wins of the 16 teams in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau says Madison Square Garden isnt overly loud and intimidating. The first par t is true,
Updated: 04/19/2011 02:00A
Edenton offers event
Edenton Retirement Community will offer a free event to help families learn care services for the elderly at home. Experts will discuss emergency medical alert systems, personal care services, nursing evaluations, Alzheimers care, companionship,
Updated: 04/19/2011 02:00A
Ulster top league of big payouts
The World Cup may be something the rugby-mad nation are looking forward to, but the post-tournament exodus is vexing the minds of those running the game in the sports spiritual home. Already the big French clubs have been snapping up All Blacks like
Updated: 04/19/2011 02:00A
Two late strikes give Herne Bay a glimmer of hope
The home side were worthy winners, but Byron Walkers failure from the penalty spot in the first-half had looked costly until the breakthrough in the final stages on Saturday. It kept Bay five points adrift of leaders Hythe, who won 4-0 against
Updated: 04/19/2011 02:00A
Young children suffering violence on the rise
By Tom Whitehead, Home Affairs Editor 7:00AM BST 19 Apr 2011 Increasing costs to take a child in to care were last night partly blamed for the rise in attacks on under-10s because youngsters may instead be left in “risky circumstances” in the home.
Updated: 04/19/2011 02:00A
Keys fall to Nationals in unexpected home game
The Keys opened an unexpected home series with a 9-0 loss to the Potomac Nationals on Monday at Harry Grove Stadium. It marked the third consecutive loss for the Keys (4-5), who were swept by the Salem Red Sox in a doubleheader on Sunday.
Updated: 04/19/2011 02:00A
Long story short
By Annabel Crabb Generic photo of Facebook home page with keyboard and mouse in background. (AFP: Loic Venance) Last night, I attended a panel discussion group on long-form journalism. With panelists from four organisations invested in the future of
Updated: 04/19/2011 02:00A
The Real Housewives of Orange County recap
Although Vicki constantly stresses over making time for her and hubby Donn to reconnect, shes too busy traveling and working and, overall, seems like shed rather be at the office than with Donn at home. Shes so involved with her work that she
Updated: 04/19/2011 02:00A