Port of Baltimore faces stiff competition from Virginia rivals
Maryland officials warn that the Port of Baltimore, second to New York on the East Coast, risks losing business to Virginia ports. State plans to invest hundreds of millions more while rail and highway costs, tunnel clearances, and inland shipping rates shape outcomes.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Robert C. Reid
Annapolis Bureau
Annapolis
New York
Virginia
Hampton Roads
Maryland Port Authority
MPA
Greater Baltimore Committee
Steamship Trade Association
W. Gregory Halpin
Chesapeake
Norfolk
Newport News
Portsmouth
Virginia Port Authority
Atlantic
Halpin
Chessie
B&o
Midwest
Fort McHenry
William Hellman
United States
Conrail
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Chapin
Norfolk Southern
Commissioners rezone 99 acres in New Market-Green Valley area
Frederick County Commissioners narrowly approved rezoning 99 acres from agri to residential in the New Market-Green Valley corridor. The 3-2 decision converted parcel B while leaving parcel A. Planning staff urged limiting lots to 20, noting limited developability and concerns about future services, schools, and roads amid rapid growth.
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Commissioners
New Market-Green Valley
Frederick County
Market-Green Valley
John F. Myers
George A. Myers
W. Ann Stahr
Market-Green Vally
Snyder
Singanore High School
County Board of Education
New Market Middle School
Fresh Start smoking cessation clinic at Loudoun Memorial
Loudoun Memorial Hospital and the American Cancer Society sponsor a four session Fresh Start program in September. Sessions run Sept 10 12 17 and 19 from 7 30 to 9 p m in the annex conference room. A 15 registration fee is refundable upon completing all four sessions. John Forbes of Sterling serves as Program Facilitator with lectures films and demonstrations.
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Loudoun Memorial Hospital
American Cancer Society
Clare Te Mamietaeae Frednishmans
Bnet
The
John Forbes
Sterling
Septemberfest at Jefferson Highlights Two Day Event
Plans for the annual Septemberfest in Jefferson on Saturday September 7 and Sunday September 8 are under way sponsored by the Jefferson Raritan Club. The event features artisans and craftspeople, flea markets, a talent show, hay rides, and demonstrations. Antique tractors and old machinery displays run both days with a tractor show on Saturday at 10 a.m. Country Caravan provides music and food offerings, with contact Mrs Charles Smith for information.
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Jefferson
Jefferson Raritan Club
Charles Smith
Country Caravan
Open horse show planned at Catoctin Mountain Park
An English and Western Open Horse Show will be held Sept. 29 at Catoctin Mountain Park Maryland 77 three miles west of Thurmont. Under supervision of CAMPER and the National Park Service the show starts 9 a.m. and benefits the Volunteer Workers Organization and the Handicapped Riding Program. Championship trophies cash and ribbons. Spectators welcome. For more information call 663-9330 or 293-3377.
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Catoctin Mountain Park
MD. 77
Thurmont
Camper
National Park Service
Lauterbach Named to NACo Land Use Panel
William V. Lauterbach Jr., secretary to the Carroll County Board of Commissioners, was named a member of the National Association of Counties Land Use and Growth Management Steering Committee by NACo President Robert Aldemeyer. NACo has 12 steering committees that shape county policy and present recommendations at the annual conference for inclusion in the American County Platform.
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William V. Lauterbach Jr
Board of County Commissioners
Carroll County
National Association of Counties
Naco
Robert Aldemeyer
Kenton County
Kentucky
Advanced lifesaving course at Hood College begins Sept
Hood College offers an advanced lifesaving non credit course starting Monday September 9 from 420 to 6 pm at the Huntsinger Aquatic Center. The $30 fee covers instruction through the semester and participants will earn the American Red Cross Certification upon completion. Candidates should swim and tread water and perform surface dives. Call Hood at 663-3131 ext 290 for details.
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CSX
Maryland Dot
Morgan Stanley
David W. Chapin
Maryland Dot Office of Policy and Program Analysis
U.S. Treasury
U.S. Teubartation
Elizabeth l
John Snyder
Green Valley
Ed Smariga
Harris, Smariga and Associates Inc
Richard R. Burgee
Butane Texas
Rick's Fish & Pet Supply
Market St
Frederick
Griff's
Kue
Specialty Crops International
H.B. Duvall, Inc
Patrick ST. Frederick
Lauterbach
Hood College
Stylecraft
Francis Scott Key Mall
Kline
Escort
Ranger
Dodge Shelby
Frederick Avenue
Galthersburg
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