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  • How two Catonsville men ended up in a brutal kidnapping case

Also on today's calendar: ASO presents: Holiday Pops with Bowie State University Concert Choir and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 41 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, temps: high: 47, low: 22.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 40 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Baltimore County man sentenced to 40 years for kidnapping, burning victims in robbery scheme (cbsnews.com) — Two Catonsville men were among four Baltimore County residents convicted in a brutal 2021 kidnapping and robbery scheme that involved burning victims with a blowtorch. One Catonsville man just received a 40-year federal sentence, while another awaits sentencing in early 2026, underscoring serious regional public-safety concerns for local residents.
   

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