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Frosty the Snowman Arrested Again

Posted on December 1, 2012 by atomictv

An oldie but goodie from the Baltimore Or Less Christmas archives. Happy Holidays! (The Associated Press, 5/1/2012) A man who was arrested while dressed as Frosty the Snowman during a holiday parade has been charged again. Chestertown police say 53-year-old Kevin … Continue reading →

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Batter’s up in Pete’s Grille pancake-eating contest

Posted on November 30, 2012 by atomictv

Gluttons for punishment win $1,000 in prize money By Larry Perl (The Baltimore Sun, 11/16/2012) The long, narrow eatery, a fixture in the 3100 block of Greenmount Avenue in Abell since it was Hooper’s in the 1950s, has 26 counter … Continue reading →

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Lone Ranger soldiers on in Hampden parade, but without longtime horse

Posted on November 30, 2012 by atomictv

New steed replaces Silver I who died this year By Larry Perl (The Baltimore Messenger, 11/30/2012) When The Lone Ranger returns to the Mayor’s Annual Christmas Parade in Hampden Sunday for his fourth year, Silver, his original, white horse, “best … Continue reading →

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Catholic officials knew of teacher’s abuse, court files indicate

Posted on November 29, 2012 by atomictv

John Merzbacher, sent to prison, now seeks release By Tricia Bishop (The Baltimore Sun, 11/25/2012) The Catholic-school teacher had a pre-teen student pinned to the ground in his Baltimore classroom, the girl’s blouse open and her chest exposed when the … Continue reading →

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