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Movie Review: This is 40

The supposed miseries of middle age - and of marriage - are showcased in the shrill comedy “This Is 40” (Universal).
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Group raising funds in an effort to save Mount St. Mary’s men’s soccer

The Mount St. Mary’s University Goal Club is attempting to raise $250,000 by Dec. 31 to help save the men’s soccer program.
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Family of 7-year-old killed in Newtown makes a statement on her life

The Gay family talks about the spirit of their child and the support of their community.
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‘We’re not doing enough’

In a memorial service in Newtown, Conn., President Barack Obama pledged to do all in his power to end the kind of violence that struck the small town Dec. 14 when a gunman killed first his mother at her home and then 26 students and adults at a school before taking his own life.
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We’ll be home for Christmas, but don’t ask us how we’ll get there

  Three years ago yesterday, we boarded a plane in China with our new 2-year-old son.   For hour after hour we took turns entertaining him, feeding him, and pacing the plane. It was a frighteningly turbulent flight, but finally we landed. I had never known such relief. But we weren’t home yet. As we...
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My Little Drummer Boy

 This year my husband and I have boldly decided to give our son the most taboo of Christmas presents: a drum set.  Are we crazy? Perhaps.  We blame love.After we deliberated about said drum set, our reasons for giving in selflessly to the desire of our young son’s heart outweighed
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St. Benedict parishioners spread Christmas cheer, help those in need

A line wrapped around the corner and extended down the street from St. Benedict in Baltimore Dec. 16 as people waited to enter the parish.
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Gun buyback program reclaims hundreds of weapons

A gun buyback program sponsored by Klein's ShopRite of Maryland yielded more than 450 weapons.
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In Glen Burnie, 600 gather as Baltimore Archbishop Lori marks Guadalupe feast

Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori called Our Lady of Guadalupe “a symbol of liberty” during a Dec. 16 Spanish-language Mass.
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When paintings come to life

  Every year I think about going back to my high school, Roland Park Country School, to see the Christmas program. But somehow, since becoming a mother in December 2009, I haven’t made it back. This year, though, one of my friends invited me to go with her, and I had no
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Former school being repurposed for Americorps

Archbishop William E. Lori joined U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski and other officials to dedicate a new Americorps National Civilian Community Corps campus.
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Star of wonder, star of the Christmas play

  A few weeks ago Leo told me that he was going to be one of the three wise men. He was pleased that he would get to wear a purple robe and a crown and give a gift to Jesus. I’m just not sure he realized his role would be
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