2012-05-25T16:40:24-04:00 urn:uuid:0a6d9282-de4b-41bf-8fbf-26bb90cb3153 Matthew Bieniek urn:uuid:93643df8-f0bb-4bed-bbcc-a53397afbb2d 2012-05-24T23:40:11-04:00

<p> Supporters of Maryland&#8217;s same-sex marriage law plan a July rally in downtown Cumberland.</p>

From Staff Reports urn:uuid:dba6b2d2-0e9a-4fec-8ff1-03fd0f2b2b18 2012-05-24T23:39:18-04:00

<p> A new poll shows widespread support for Maryland&#8217;s same-sex marriage law, and that includes support in Western Maryland.</p>

urn:uuid:cf61713e-3c42-4244-900e-affc921f54e1 2012-05-24T23:39:07-04:00

<p> The Del McCoury Band, led by bluegrass legend Del McCoury, conducts a sound check</p>

urn:uuid:24209f0d-0641-4fca-a0c5-93284c677f10 2012-05-24T23:37:24-04:00

<p> Members of the Garrett County Board of Education hope to use some of the $1 million-plus it will receive in additional state funding to return eight personnel to the schools, according to interim Superintendent of Schools Sue Waggoner.</p>

Elaine Blaisdell urn:uuid:ac2efebd-6ff7-4ab5-b998-79a93f0b2507 2012-05-24T23:37:16-04:00

<p> The Keyser City Council approved hikes Wednesday to water and sewer rates that have been in place since 1999. The first of several increases, to be phased in over a period of several years, takes effect in 45 days.</p>

urn:uuid:b43e4f01-a534-4459-a54d-bec09d9738f4 2012-05-24T22:48:04-04:00

<p> Allegany County Center for Career and Technical Education students received their certifications during a Thursday ceremony at the Allegany College of Maryland gymnasium.</p>

urn:uuid:472ca7de-17a4-4a40-a8cb-8eaa55dc099d 2012-05-24T22:47:57-04:00

<p> Bill Myers proposes to Country Club Mall security guard Tonia Metz. Metz said yes and an Aug. 25 wedding is in the works.</p>

From Staff Reports urn:uuid:4a465b8a-2602-4024-b119-81e2348e4844 2012-05-24T22:45:30-04:00

<p> The mayor and one commissioner in Westernport retained their seats when voters went to the polls Tuesday.</p>

LAWRENCE MESSINA urn:uuid:82a1f00c-e78a-431a-a1bd-d9605771f803 2012-05-24T22:44:07-04:00

<p> A political group formed to aid West Virginia incumbents this November won a partial victory Thursday after suing over the state&#8217;s limits on campaign contributions and a policy addressing corporate spending.</p>

For the Cumberland Times-News urn:uuid:896629d3-9d09-496f-b0ec-82de4e3994bc 2012-05-24T22:44:00-04:00

<p> As outside temperatures rise, the dangers for children being seriously injured or even dying from being left alone inside a hot car also rise.</p>