Teens describe smoking as gateway habit and social trend
A Frederick County study shows teens view smoking as an easy yet dangerous habit with nicotine addiction seen as a gateway to other drug use. Educators report success from school cessation programs in Walkersville Middletown and Linganore high schools while youths blame peer pressure and adult behavior for starting. Facilities note broad demographic increases and government data indicate about 50 Maryland youths start daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Widdowson
Frederick County
Brian Belmont
Ms. Widdowson
Health Department
Maryland
Widdowson
Mr. Belmont
Kendall resignation reveals city friction over role
Kendall says his resignation reflects a failed attempt to define his duties in city management. He claims staff aimed to remove him, but declines to name suspects. Mayor Grimes and other officials acknowledge growing tensions while noting Kendall never sought to overturn the elected leadership.
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Kendall
Grimes
Frances Baker
Baker
Crabbing Ban Proposed To Save Chesapeake Bay Crabs
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation urged a 40 foot deep water ban on crabbing to protect the bay crab supply. The plan would cover about 25 percent of tidal waters in Maryland and Virginia including the main bay stem and parts of the Potomac Rappahannock and James rivers. Foundation president William C Baker said acting now could prevent a crisis by protecting female crabs during winter when they move to spawning grounds.
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Annapolis
Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Maryland
Virginia
Bay
Potomac
Rappahanock
James Rivers
William C Baker
Foundation
Linganore High vandalism sparks wider county concern
Linganore High School reports vandalism with dark campus and vehicles moved between two tennis courts. Principal Mike Trout condemns the act as mean and destructive. Deputies urge informants to call 694-1046 or 631-3639 with anonymity. The countywide surge includes Kingsbrook Robin Meadows Hannover Braddock Heights with early morning damage nearing thousands of dollars. Residents urged to secure vehicles and valuables and watch for suspicious activity.
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Singanore High
Linganore
Mike Trout
Linganore High
Kingsbrook
Robin Meadows
Hannover
Braddock Heights
Sheriff's Office
May Ambulance wins Frederick service contract clash
Ambulance dispute details May Ambulance selection over FMH drawing sharp reaction from Frederick official Mr Keefer calls it a slap in the face May has spent 100000 on two advanced life support units and plans a job fair at Frederick Memorial Sheri Harris says May will hire laid off Frederick Ambulance workers if they are quality candidates May operates in Baltimore city and surrounding counties and was founded in 1976 by a family in private for profit medical transport business.
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Kenneth Keefer
Frederick's Ambulance Service
Keefer
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Grove Road
May Ambulance
FMH
Frederick Memorial
Sheri Harris
May
Frederick
Baltimore City
Baltimore
Howard, Carroll
Harford
Anne Arundel
Prince George’s
Montgomery
Frederick Counties
Medica Transportation
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Thomas Johnson Drive
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Adot
Pace
Vandals
Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center of
Hammgapd
Fairview Center
W. 7Th St
Bill Greer
EALY
Rob Watkin
Mama Dot
Grandaddy
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Randy
Rhonda
Second To
Second To None
Waterside
River Run Road
Rr. 26
Re 15
Senor
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Sim Shoneys
W. Patrick St
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