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Jessica Port, third from left, and her wife, Virginia Anne Cowan, second from left, hug after the Court of Appeals of Maryland heard their case for divorce, Friday, April 6, 2012, in Annapolis, Md. The couple married in California but were denied a divorce in Maryland.

Court Orders Recognition Of Out-Of-State Gay Marriages

Ruling stems from divorce case filed by a couple married in California in 2008.

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Marjae Hicks, owner of Hats by Marjae in Westminster, gives tips for choosing a Preakness-worthy hat.

WATCH: Preakness Hats You Won't Believe

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BGE workers had to install a new utility pole at Main Street and Stocksdale Avenue Wednesday.

Week in Photos: Cars Hit Utility Poles, Teacher Honored

Lisa Rossi, pictured with parents Martin and Linda Livermore, on high school graduation day in Dike, Iowa in May of 1999.

Column: Post-Columbine Library Bombing Joke Turns Serious

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Update: County Saves $1.7 M From Retirements in Five More Departments

By Bryan P. Sears | Thursday, May 17 | 8 comments

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More than two dozen employees in the schools system, county Library, Housing, Planning and Social services take advantage of retirement incentive.

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Del. Burns: Support Obama, Oppose Gay Marriage

By Bryan P. Sears | Thursday, May 17 | 16 comments

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Delegate says initial decision to not vote for the President was driven by emotional reaction to last week's announcement on same-sex marriage.

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"It will be good for us to take care of it as soon as possible," Council Chairwoman Vicki Almond said.

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Everyone talks about the importance of feedback. But what does the term really mean? Why is it useful and how do we create a culture of feedback? Here are three tips>>

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