Iraq warns to close embassies as deadline nears
Iraqi forces patrol near seven embassies in Kuwait City as Baghdad demands Western missions shut by a near term deadline. Diplomats report extended closures conflict with assurances from Baghdad while Western diplomats, including the United States and Britain, resist evacuation orders and remain in Kuwait.
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State approves Frederick sewer plant capacity increase
The state grants Frederick city an increase to 8 million gallons per day at the sewage treatment plant, raising by 1 million gallons daily. The higher capacity will enable about 1,712 new sewer hookups for the city and its residents.
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Police charge 12 year old with selling crack young offender
A 12 year old Frederick boy was arrested on drug charges by Frederick City Police. He allegedly held a vial containing 49 pieces of crack cocaine with a street value of 980 dollars and 139 dollars in cash. Officials condemned the case as disturbing and noted juveniles are often used in drug transactions.
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Brittain Sharrer to meet in contest for treasurer
Frederick County voters will see a treasurer race between incumbent Martha Ann Brittain and challenger Dale L. Sharrer. Sharrer, Rocky Ridge accountant, argues for new ideas while Brittain, 58, has held the post since 1978 and says the office does not set policy.
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Candidate presses landfill shift and housing tax credits
The candidate criticizes burying waste in favor of incineration and pledges input on county housing costs. He supports a tax credit for builders of low cost housing to keep longtime residents from being priced out, while voicing lukewarm support for impact fees, arguing they raise home prices.
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Bristow’s Somber Sentence For Family Tragedy Shocks Court
In Maryland a father, George Prentice Bristow, received six months in jail and 1200 hours of community service for second degree murder of his son Prentice Jon Bristow, killed with a single shotgun shot while asleep in the Yellow Springs home on November 4 1989. A court packed with relatives heard tearful reflections as Bristow argued his son forced his hand while prosecutors urged accountability.
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Renowned pianist to teach at FCC
World renowned pianist Jeffrey Chappell will join Frederick Community College as a part time music instructor this fall. He teaches at Goucher College and Catholic University and has performed across the United States and abroad earning praise from The New York Times and The Washington Post.
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Weather Summary for Western Maryland Tonight and Saturday
Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain or drizzle and lower 60s overnight. Saturday brings variable clouds with highs in the mid 70s. Weather map and regional details appear on Page A-2.
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