Heat wave scorches Midwest and Northeast residents
Unseasonable heat and humidity push temperatures into the 100s from the Dakotas to Kentucky. Authorities warn of heat dangers as several deaths are linked to the extreme conditions and officials urge fluids for strenuous work.
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Ethics of creek deal questioned in Frederick
The Rockville developer plans a taxed use complex on Carroll Creek and private talks with City Hall preceded a March RFP. Critics say back room dealings foster ethical concerns and perceived impropriety, with Jennifer Dougherty accusing Mayor Grimes of pre bidding deals. Details on One World LLC emerged as the project claimed housing retail and condo space in the creek area.
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Thompson proposes concurrency to limit building permits
Thompson and Commissioner John L. propose a concurrency plan to curb runaway growth in Frederick Fount. The scheme would hold building permit lotteries and create priority pools for senior and affordable housing, with annual counts set by county commissioners after accounting for permits already issued by municipalities. Commissioners Gartner and Rhoderick doubt sweeping benefits.
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Land trusts partner with government to guard county acreage
Land trusts led by Mid Maryland Land Trust join with local and state agencies to preserve land around Burkittsville. Since 1998, alliance members have secured 8.3 million dollars from the state to buy land and place it under permanent easements, supporting smart growth and development limits near municipalities. County funding aided a 2001 push totaling 2.5 million from the state.
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Women die in crash with tractor trailer on I-70 near Md 17
Two Pittsburgh women, Wendy Fischerkeller 59 and Marcella I11 73, died when their 1986 Honda Accord was struck by a JB Hunt tractor trailer on eastbound I-70 near the Md 17 cut. The truck, registered in Oklahoma, was traveling in the right lane as the Honda moved from the passing lane into the median and back, with the driver not at fault, according to Maryland State Police Trooper Ramona George.
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Brunswick residents oppose 1300 homes near city
About 50 Brunswick residents spoke at a 90 minute city council work session requested by Olney developer Lou Jaquinta. He plans roughly 1300 homes and a commercial center on 300 acres west of Brunswick, prompting concerns over schools, roads, and water sewers. annexation petition expected by August end.
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Jefferson Pike
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Ensta Mc Iowan
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