Wet snow blankets April flowers in Frederick County
Wet snow blankets April flowers as Maryland state police report about a half inch around 5 a.m. and soon disappearing. Snow extended into the county with heavier falls and longer retention while rain covered much of the Southeast and East. Weather alerts covered portions of New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia as cold air moved south and showers spread across the South and West. Temperature readings across the nation showed varied conditions with many locales in the 30s and 40s and a high of 88 in Borrego Springs, California.
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Cold weather hurts local growers crops bloom early
Local growers report an early bloom due to a warm spell then cold and snow. Dick Biggs of Rock Hill Orchards says a hard cold snap could ruin peaches, noting losses of 50 to 75 percent of peach flowers. He remains hopeful as trees typically produce more flowers than needed.
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NTSB urges radar upgrade for Frederick airport
The NTSB reports a 1988 crash north west of Frederick went unseen by radar as it approached Frederick Municipal Airport. It recommends expanded radar coverage to improve tracking for arriving aircraft near Frederick, an alternate field for Camp David, while Reagan’s plane landed in bad weather.
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Frederick County teachers resigning amid job dissatisfaction
Three Frederick County School system teachers resign in June joining about 40 resignations this year in the county. Officials say spring resignations are common as teachers seek other work and face long hours and student teaching gaps. Child care access and personal reasons drive many departures.
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Reminiscence May Become Reality for Trolley Buffs
In Frederick a revived trolley plan moves from nostalgia to proposals. Sam Maples Jr. recalls summer rides from downtown to Braddock Heights Amusement Park. The Frederick Trolley Committee, now chaired by Edward Metka, outlines routes, a park and ride, and lines to serve residents, commuters and tourists with frequent service.
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Weather Outlook for Western Maryland and PAZE.ssens
Clearing skies and a cool, windy evening with highs in the mid 40s. Tonight will be fair and colder. Sunday brings sunshine and continued cool conditions across the region.
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Pioneer activist recalls Soviet era human rights fights
Virginia James Byerly of Frederick emerged as a leading pioneer in U S Soviet human rights advocacy. Ambassador Robert L Barry notes her early involvement before recognition of the USSR and her role in aiding missing Americans and fostering religious exchanges. By 1965 she oversaw thousands of files on U S Soviet rights issues and helped relocate detainees, with about 31 Americans believed held in Soviet prisons.
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Maryland Lottery announces record $11.5 million jackpot
Lottery players flock to local shops for the $11.5 million prize as sales rise about 10 percent. Store managers report brisk activity though lines are uneven, with officials noting the jackpot hike from 10 million to 11.5 million and that this is the largest Maryland Lottery prize yet.
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Donegan’s Liquors
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Golden Mile Liquors
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Frederick
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