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Furry Friends in Need of Homes, Accused Cannibal Found Guilty, Temperatures Rising

Check out the top five things you need to know today in Bel Air.

It's Tuesday, August 12, Here's what you need to know.

1. WEATHER & TIDES » Weather.com is calling for sunny skies Tuesday with temperatures in the upper 80s. It will approach about 70 degrees overnight. There is only a small chance of rain.

Tuesday’s tides in Havre de Grace: high tides at 9:42 a.m. and 9:48 p.m.; low tide at 3:31 a.m. and 4:55 p.m.

2. AROUND TOWN » Fallston Teens to Thank Rescuers by Coordinating Blood Drive: The young men involved in a traffic accident in January want to give back to their community. Organizers wrote, "The event is open to everyone in the community who wishes to show their support for the local volunteer fire departments by donating blood."

3. YOU SAID IT » See which pets are available at the Humane Society of Harford County:

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4. WHAT YOU MISSED » Accused Cannibal Found Guilty, Not Criminally Responsible

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