Deadline

Sept. 7 is the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot by mail, fax or e-mail for the Sept. 14 primary. Requests can be printed from the State Board of Elections website at http://www.elections.state.md.us , or requested by telephone, in writing, or in person at the voter's local board of elections. After Sept. 7, all requests for an absentee ballot must be made in person at a local board of elections. Starting the second Friday before the election (Sept. 3) through the Thursday before the election (Sept.

Employers in Maryland and across the United States face a deadline Wednesday that some may not know exists but that could prove costly if ignored. That's when all employers will be required to use an updated version of the federal I-9 form to prove the eligibility of new workers. The form appears to be short and simple, requesting an employee's name, address, Social Security number and citizenship status. But immigration and business experts say it's more complex than it looks.

The deadline for the annual Eldersburg Photo Contest, sponsored by the Carroll Eagle and Eldersburg.Net, is today, Sunday, Dec. 4. The contest is open to residents in the 21784 ZIP code and the Carroll County portion of Marriottsville. The original deadline was Nov. 27, but was extended to Dec. 4. The contest includes a first prize of $100, second prize of $50 and third prize of $25, with addition prizes in categories of Landscapes, Still Life and Architecture, People, and Ages 13 and under.

Absentee ballots must be received at Stonehouse by no later than 4 p.m. on Friday April 19. But here's the problem: I haven't received mine yet (as of Monday April 15), and I've heard that I am not alone. If/when they do arrive, even if we complete them and drop them in outgoing mail immediately, they may miss the deadline. Voting can be done in person this week, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. I just voted. So if you can't make it to the official elections on Saturday (between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.)

Magna Entertainment Corp. has pushed back by a week the deadline for the second round of bids for Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park. Bids will now be due Dec. 11 instead of Dec. 4, according to court papers. Magna announced last week that the auction of the two Maryland thoroughbred tracks will proceed without a lead bidder. A representative of the financial firm handling the sale indicated last week that the deadline for the second round of bids could be extended. Magna filed for bankruptcy protection in March.

Love where you work? Employees at more than 100 Baltimore-area companies do and already have nominated their employers for The Baltimore Sun's Top Workplaces. We decided to extend the deadline to Aug. 17 to encourage even more nominations. Anyone can suggest a company — employees, interns, customers, even executives. It doesn't matter if the workplace is for-profit or nonprofit, privately owned or publicly held, but it must employ at least 50 people. The Sun's partner, WorkplaceDynamics LLC, will survey employees of nominated companies to rank them.

U.S. Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin told members of the House of Delegates Friday that he doubts whether the Congress will meet a March 1 deadline for avoiding automatic federal budget cuts. Cardin, who was in Annapolis to meet with the Baltimore city and Prince George's County delegations, said disagreements between the Democratic-led Senate and Republican-dominated House could prevent lawmakers from agreeing on a deficit reduction plan before that time. The automatic cuts, which would take place under a process known as sequestration would affect both military and domestic programs.

Maybe there's an explanation, maybe there was a technological glitch, but the deadline has passed and one of the leading contenders for the Republican nomination for governor in 2014 does not have his campaign finance report for last year online. Harford County Executive David R. Craig is the only one of the four Democrats and two Republicans believed to be considering a race to succeed term-limited Gov. Martin O'Malley whose campaign disclosure was not posted before midnight. Repeated calls to the campaign and the county executive's office Wednesday were not returned -- a strange departure for the normally accessible Craig.  The failure to file -- and the silence of the Craig team -- raise questions about whether the Harford executive had a disappointing fundraising year.

Baltimore County is reminding residents who live in single-family houses and town homes that Saturday is the deadline to put Christmas trees out for recycling. Residents should place undecorated trees at the front curb or street, not in alleys, no later than Saturday. Crews will collect trees only. No decorations, bags or tree stands will be accepted. Information: 410-887-2000. mary.gail.hare@baltsun.com Text NEWS to 70701 to get Baltimore Sun local news text alerts

Have you ever seen a picture of food that just made your mouth water? The light was just right, the food was just so, and let's face it, it made you a little weak in the knees. I'm in search for more food porn! The amateur food photography contest has now been extended to May 29! Send in your best food photography to Project Fresh for a chance to win the Show Me Your Food Porn contest. First place winner will take home some b swag and of course, all-time bragging rights.

At some Baltimore-area tax preparation offices, deadline day was proving anticlimactic. The big rush had come not on Tax Day but in early February, said Vince Williams, manager of Liberty Tax on East Coldspring Lane. The deadline for both federal and Maryland income taxes is Monday. "It's been a weird tax season," Williams said Monday morning. "Everyone started late because of the fiscal cliff. " Because of the last-minute tax deal to avert the fiscal cliff, the Internal Revenue Service was delayed in releasing some tax forms.

Gov. Martin O'Malley last week signed a law extending the deadline for homeowners to apply for the Homestead Tax Credit. Homeowners now have until Dec. 30, 2013, to submit an application. The credit is intended to keep property taxes on homeowner-occupied residences from increasing more than 10 percent (or less, depending on the jurisdiction) each year. Some owners of vacation and rental properties have been receiving the homestead credit improperly. In order to reduce the number of taxpayers receiving the credit on ineligible properties, more than five years ago the legislature instituted a one-time application requirement.

A little more than three weeks remain until the May 7 city election in Havre de Grace and though the campaign has been relatively quiet to date, things can be expected to heat up as Election Day draws near. This year's election features a race for mayor and for three city council seats. Mayor Wayne Dougherty is seeking a fourth term and is challenged by former city councilman Jim Miller. In the council races, incumbents John Correri and Randy Craig are seeking re-election. Challengers include former councilman Fred Cullum and two first-time candidates, Thomas Barnes and Robert Greene.

Checks will arrive on time, but nearly every other task the Social Security Administration performs - from answering phones to determining eligibility for claims - will be delayed if Congress fails to stop steep federal budget cuts from taking effect this week, officials warned Monday. The Woodlawn-based agency is bracing for a cut of roughly 8 percent to its $11.5 billion budget if Congress does not avert the government-wide reductions known as sequestration. Officials say the cuts would leave people who call the agency's hotline on hold for 10 minutes and delay some disability decisions by a month.

Long after what might have been his last - or second-to-last - practice as a member of the Washington Wizards, Jordan Crawford hardly looked like a man worried about his future or prepared to distance himself from his teammates. Engaged in a shooting contest with Bradley Beal, A.J. Price, Chris Singleton, Garrett Temple and Cartier Martin, Crawford giggled and talked trash as the players attempted long jumpers near center court. But as he headed to the locker room, Crawford blew past reporters, ignoring requests to speak to him, likely aware that the line of questioning would revolve around his diminished role and the possibility that he will be dealt by today's 3 p.m. trade deadline.

Submitting sports notices The deadline for submitting sports copy is 9 a.m. on Monday. We prefer email (howardcountysports@patuxent.com). Questions? Call 410-332-6578. Baseball Atholton Youth Recreation Association spring 2013 baseball registration is open. Register by Feb. 22 to receive the early bird discount. The season runs from April 1 until the end of the school year. AYRA provides a youth baseball program central to Clarksville, Columbia, Fulton, Maple Lawn, North Laurel, Savage and Simpsonville communities.

Good morning and welcome to the non-waiver trade deadline day. Hope you brought your party hats. And nimble fingers for your refresh button. I've checked around and nothing seems to have changed early this morning (although there were several trades in baseball overnight). Let's recap quickly. The Orioles and Phillies have been talking about a deal that would send right-handed starter Joe Blanton to the Orioles for a minor leaguer - and not one of major circumstance.

Iraq should be given a deadline to comply with U. N. efforts to inspect the country's nuclear weapons program, according to nearly 84 percent of callers to SUNDIAL.In all, 335 callers out of 400 voted for a deadline, while 65 callers (15 percent) said the United Nations should be given more time to work out a solution."It's Your Call" represents a sampling of opinions from certain segments of the community, but it is not balanced demographically, as would be done in a scientific public opinion poll.

With the deadline looming Friday, only one person has applied to replace John R. Leopold as Anne Arundel County executive as other potential candidates weighed their options. Tom Angelis of Davidsonville, a former candidate for county executive and the county Recreation and Parks Department director in 1997 and 1998, said he filed shortly before offices closed Wednesday. At least a half-dozen other candidates may apply, and if some of them bid for the job, it might affect which council members can cast votes.

U.S. Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin told members of the House of Delegates Friday that he doubts whether the Congress will meet a March 1 deadline for avoiding automatic federal budget cuts. Cardin, who was in Annapolis to meet with the Baltimore city and Prince George's County delegations, said disagreements between the Democratic-led Senate and Republican-dominated House could prevent lawmakers from agreeing on a deficit reduction plan before that time. The automatic cuts, which would take place under a process known as sequestration would affect both military and domestic programs.