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New Year's 2013

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Fort Meade to Conduct New Year's Sobriety Checks

Motorists should be aware of checkpoints at random gates on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

Residents of Fort Meade should be aware of sobriety checkpoints at random entrance gates on New Year's Eve.  The installation said on its Facebook page that the Fort Meade Police Department will conduct the checks as part of the "Checkpoint Strike Force through the Zero Deaths" campaign. The checkpoints will be at random gates on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, and are designed to reduce the number of DUI-related crashes. 

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Local Celebrations for New Year's 2013

A roundup of places to ring in the new year. Where will you celebrate?

Restaurants around Anne Arundel County will have special New Year's Eve celebrations, with many offering lavish buffets, free champagne and live entertainment. Here's a look at some places to go locally.  Odenton: J. King's Restaurant—Steak and seafood buffet from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m; includes DJ and dancing; free champagne toast at midnight; breakfast buffet at 1 a.m.; cost is $65 or $100 per couple; reserve tickets by calling 410-923-2005 Perry's Restaurant—Party until 4 a.m.; "Silver" ticket is $35 and includes champagne toast, breakfast buffet, light draft beer and rail drinks; "Gold" ticket is $60 and includes premium open bar; live performance from "Sons of the Radio" all night; for more information, click here. Hanover:  The Prime Rib…

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