Optimism dims for release of second hostage
Western officials and families of hostages in Lebanon held cautious hope for another release after John McCarthy, freed on Thursday, but optimism waned as a French relief worker, Jerome Leyrand, was abducted in Beirut. Lebanon's interior minister confirmed the Frenchman’s seizure, while Paris and the UN weighed the setback and sought rapid freedom for Leyrand and any other captives.
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Paris
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Lawmakers blast Frederick County over Free State permit decision
Three state lawmakers condemned the Frederick County Commissioners for allowing Free State Recycling Systems to operate in the county and pledged to aid residents opposing the company. Del. Tom Hattery and Del. George Littrell, both Frederick Democrats, told a HIT meeting that no state permit would be issued to the firm.
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City council rejects cab permit expansion proposal
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen voted 41 Thursday to reject increasing Frederick cab permits from 35 to 40. About 50 people attended as drivers opposed more permits while residents supported Bowie Transportation after Free State’s permit loss. DNR will hold a public meeting on Free State before any permit issuance.
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Friends of Baker Park Work to Keep Area Beautiful
Victoria Seward leads a growing group of about 50 residents who formed Friends of Baker Park to protect and improve the area. They plan a park cleanup next month and aim to plant new trees while preserving large established ones amid ongoing flood control work on Carroll Creek. The group met with the mayor and city board to offer input on minimizing the project’s impact and to coordinate future efforts at the pondshell on August 14.
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Montgomery teacher pleads guilty to cocaine charges
Darrell Edward Anderson, 43, a Montgomery County teacher, pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine and conspiracy to maintain a common nuisance after a package from the Virgin Islands containing cocaine was mailed to him and his companion Paula Puglisi, a Frederick County teacher. Puglisi’s charges were halted for now. Anderson faces up to 24 years and a $50,000 fine, with probation or suspended sentence possible.
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Montgomery County
Middletown
Paula Josephine Puglisi
Frederick County
G. Edward Dwyer Jr
Anderson
Virgin Islands
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Andrew Kramer
Kramer
Washington County
Lawrence A. Dorsey
Thomas M. Barse
Maryland Lotto Jackpot Soars to 20 Million This Weekend
After no winner in Wednesday's draw, Maryland Lotto rises to 20 million for Saturday. Spokesman Carroll Hynson says record odds loom as outlets stay open to 11 p.m. for brisk sales. Wednesday's draw produced 202 five-of-six winners at 1 000 each and 9 085 four-number winners at 34 each. Winning numbers were 3 11 13 19 32 44.
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Carroll Hynson
Frederick Couple Donates 170 Acre Farm to Hood College
Mr and Mrs Floyd Bowman of Frederick have donated a 170 acre farm at the eastern edge of town to Hood College. The farm is valued at more than 96.2 million, marking the largest gift in the college history and supporting long term endowment and program funding. The donation underscores the couple's philanthropic commitment to higher education in the region.
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Hood College
Floyd Bowman
Bowmans donate annuity trust to Hood College
Mr and Mrs Bowman dairy farmers near Frederick County after 35 years plan to relocate as land development rises. A Realtor from The Armstrong Group arranged discussions with Hood College officials, leading to the establishment of an annuity trust to secure their family’s financial future. Dr Church thanked the Bowmans for their support of the college.
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Hood
Octorian Theater Company Renamed With Fresh Flavor
Local theater group the Octorian Theater Company announces a name change and revised artistic direction enhancing its program. The move aims to reflect new branding and attract broader audiences as weather forecasts note showers and possible storms tonight with cool temperatures and a chance of rain.
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