Rain lifts open burning ban across the state
Heavy Wednesday night rain prompted the Department of Natural Resources to lift the statewide open burning ban at noon Thursday. DNR official Ric Lillard noted damp forests and new growth reduce fire risk, while weather reports cited substantial rainfall and lingering fog after the storm.
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Thurmont
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Washington County
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Retail sales rise 0.2 percent in March
Commerce Department data show March retail sales up 0.2 percent after a sharp February drop revised to a 1 percent decline. The report suggests slower economic growth this year and a modest pickup in March indicates a broader slowdown underway.
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Bakers Park Ducks Debate Moves To City Action
Frederick city officials weigh options to reduce the Baker Park duck population after input from wildlife expert Leslie E. Terry. He warns feeding ducks fuels nuisance conditions and water quality problems, proposing a public education campaign and stopping feeding to spur ducks to move elsewhere.
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St. John’s
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Health Department
Residents recall FDR at Thurmont library on 50th death anniversary
Thurmont residents gather at the library to remember Franklin D. Roosevelt on the 50th anniversary of his death. Displays include newspapers, scrapbooks, and books about the 32nd president. Carla Beck leads the tribute and plans to compile memories into a book for the Thurmont Historical Society. Vincent Jenkins recalls FDR's magic smile and resilience during visits to the White House, noting how the president's calm demeanor inspired confidence despite polio.
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Ralph Fornwald
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Thurmont
Vincent Jenkins
Fdr
Thurmont Democratic Central Committee
Thurmont Historical Society
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Jenkins
Mr. Jenkins
White House
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Weather outlook and sports calendar notes
Clear tonight with lows in the mid 40s and Friday sunshine expected. Highs in the 60s. See Page A-2 for the weather and greenhouse season notes. Also visit John Cannon’s pews calendar for area athletic events and statistics. The Frederick News Post emphasizes recycled paper.
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Toap
John Cannon
Frederick News Post
County high school grads need remedial FCC courses
State report shows 45 percent of Frederick County 1993 graduates who enrolled at Frederick Community College needed remedial math. Thirty five percent required English and 20 percent reading remediation. statewide, 35 percent math, 33 percent English, 18 percent reading remediation. 61 percent of 1993 graduates went to community colleges. Superintendent Gadra declined to discuss the report. Dr Bonnie Ward said the system will analyze it with FCC and continue efforts to push four years of math and FCC prep.
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Frederick Community College
Maryland Higher Education Commission
Maryland
FCC
Daniel Gadra
Bonnie Ward
Bartlett proud of GOP nine out of 10 Contract with America
Rep Roscoe Bartlett praises the GOP for nine of ten Contract with America items passing the House in the first 100 days of the 104th Congress. He notes grueling work, bipartisan support, and one failed item to amend term limits. He emphasizes the commitment to delivering on promises and cites wide Democratic cooperation on many items.
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Buckeystown
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Maryland
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Farm owner recalls hurricane force wind tore through Jefferson Pike area
Lous Torreyson, 81, reported a Sunday night windstorm that ripped a two story silo, garage, and storage building on his Jefferson Pike farm. Debris and roof parts flew across US 30 as cattle remained safe and he escaped injury. Continued on Page A2.
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Torreyson
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