The jury in the criminal theft trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon was dismissed for the day a few minutes before 4 p.m. Friday, with deliberations set to resume at 9 a.m. Monday. Jury deliberations continued well into the afternoon as 12 city residents decide the fate of Dixon, who stands accused of five criminal charges involving theft or embezzlement of gift cards. At about 3:40 p.m., jurors sent a note that read: "Things are getting a little overheated. May we be dismissed for the day?"
The remains of Army Spc. Christopher Coffland are carried off a plane at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Coffland was killed by a bomb Nov. 13 in Afghanistan. Because settling was never in his marrow, Coffland, a Baltimore native, joined the Army as an intelligence specialist at an age when most men are working 9-to-5 and driving the kids to school. His biography suggests a man auditioning to become the next Indiana Jones.
Gov. Martin O'Malley announced Friday that a company will invest hundreds of millions of dollars to upgrade the port of Baltimore -- a project likely to bring thousands of jobs to the city.
The mortgage crisis has worsened to the point that about one in every 10 prime borrowers in Maryland and nationwide - homeowners judged to be good credit risks - were behind on payments in September.
RAVENS BEAT: In one of the Ravens' few big plays lately, wide receiver Derrick Mason gains 41 yards on a pass from quarterback Joe Flacco. The Ravens have recorded just two plays of more than 20 yards over a span of 21 possessions, a total of 111 plays.
O n one side is Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney, possibly the top pass rusher in the NFL. If Freeney is No. 1, then the other Colts end, Robert Mathis, is No. 1A.
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Ravens vs. Colts: 3 things that could go wrong 1. Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis tee off. The Colts' defensive ends have combined for 18 sacks this season. Ravens offensive tackles Jared Gaither and Michael Oher can't let them get to Joe Flacco, who is dealing with knee and foot problems.
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Barbara Jean George, homemaker Barbara Jean George, a homemaker whose expertise preparing Southern-style cuisine found favor with family and friends, died Sunday of brain cancer at Carroll Hospice's Dove House in Westminster. She was 71.
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Charlotte R. Burmeister, nurse Charlotte R. Burmeister, a World War II veteran and retired rehabilitation nurse, died of pneumonia complications Nov. 9 at St. Agnes Hospital. The North Baltimore resident was 90.
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Karen L. Nace Carroll County resident was an active member of her church who helped the elderly and sang in the choir
Karen L. Nace, a homemaker and active church volunteer, died Wednesday of ovarian cancer at Carroll Hospice's Dove House in Westminster.
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Army holding Maryland soldier in Afghanistan as deserter A Maryland soldier is in Army custody and classified as a deserter - unfairly, relatives say - after he extended a two-week mid-tour leave to take care of his sick wife and their new baby. Republican Rep. Roscoe Bartlett of Frederick has asked the Secretary of the Army to investigate whether the Army mistreated Pfc. Christopher Pfeiffer, 20, of Westminster. Army officials would not comment on whether he faces charges or has received nonjudicial punishment. Lisa Wright, a spokeswoman for Bartlett, said Pfeiffer's case has been brought to the Army secretary's attention, the highest level for such appeals. "The Army is working with Congressman Bartlett's office to review this case and try to resolve it," Army spokesman Wayne Hall said Friday.
