Here is the Carroll County 2024-25 All-County boys basketball team: Coach of the Year: Johnathan Forester, Westminster Heading into the season, Westminster coach Johnathan Forester knew his team had the talent, but he wanted them to bring the energy for the season to be a success. He certainly led by example. Forester’s energy was on display all season as he led the Owls. After … [Read more...] about Carroll County 2024-25 boys basketball All-County team
Baltimore Titanic survivor deserves her day
A few days ago, a “for sale” sign appeared at a Charles Village crossroads. The 19th-century childhood home of Lucile Polk Carter, Baltimore’s most celebrated Titanic passenger, is up for sale. There’s never been a plaque on the gray stone and slate residence at the northwest corner of Saint Paul and 29th streets. But 113 years ago, almost to the date, reporters were banging on … [Read more...] about Baltimore Titanic survivor deserves her day
Larry P. Scriggins, corporate business lawyer, dies
Larry P. Scriggins, an attorney and partner at Piper & Marbury (now DLA Piper) who served on the boards of cultural institutions, died of an aneurysm March 31 at the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. The former Mount Vernon resident was 88. Born in Englewood, New Jersey, he was the son of Thomas Scriggins, a Lockheed Martin executive and Patricia … [Read more...] about Larry P. Scriggins, corporate business lawyer, dies
Asking Eric: Coworker shares too much
Dear Eric: I love my job but there is another employee there who likes to confide their life stories with me. It makes me upset and uncomfortable. I am a very compassionate person, but these stories are sad and depressing, which upsets my workday. I try only to listen and not give any feedback. They also have asked for information on how to improve their job skills, which I … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: Coworker shares too much
Were mistakes made on Maryland spending? Here’s what Gov. Wes Moore said
A tumultuous Maryland legislative session was about 12 hours from ending when Gov. Wes Moore’s 20/20 hindsight kicked in. During an hourlong interview with The Baltimore Sun’s editorial board, the governor was asked what he would do differently on spending, given the state’s $3.3 billion deficit, and what he learned from the process. “This was really hard,” Moore said, adding … [Read more...] about Were mistakes made on Maryland spending? Here’s what Gov. Wes Moore said