Astronaut van Hoften Grabs derelict Syncom 3 Satellite
Spacewalker James van Hoften reached out with gloved hands and secured the 13,000 pound Syncom 3 satellite aboard Discovery. Fellow astronaut Bill Fisher joined, as the pair prepared to install electrical connectors and bypass a failed timer to revive the craft. They operated 35 feet above the cargo bay during the six hour spacewalk, aiming to ready the satellite for a boost to stationary orbit 22,200 miles high while Hurricane Elena loomed offshore.
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Youngest artificial heart recipient improves after fever ends
Michael Drummond, 25, the world’s youngest Jarvik-7 recipient, is tired but improving at University Medical Center. His fever subsided and cardiac output rose, with doctors reporting better circulation as he sat up and spoke to family.
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News-Post raises home delivery prices after Labor Day
The Frederick News-Post increases home and mail delivery rates effective Tuesday September 3. Daily home delivery rises from 13 to 15 cents with a 2 cent daily hike, while monthly and annual subscription rates adjust across motor route carrier and mail options both inside and outside the local marketing area.
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Elena Hammers Florida Coast As Evacuation Intensifies
Hurricane Elena accelerates toward the Gulf Coast with 100 mph winds and 110 mph gusts. Gov. Graham orders mandatory evacuation affecting about 573,000 people across 10 counties from southeast of Tallahassee to south of St. Petersburg. Coastal towns in Pinellas face overload as 264,009 residents must flee, shelters held for 158,000. Tornadoes confirmed in Pasco County. National Guardsmen deployed. Forecasters warn winds affect coast despite storm center offshore. Elena moves east-northeast toward land, with Cedar Key potential impact as center nears 65 miles away.
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National Hurricane Center
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White Rock water sent to state agency for solution
The Maryland Division of Water Supply seeks legal recourse and has handed White Rock water issues to the attorney general. Lake Springs Water Company officials face delays over consent orders and an engineer study on corrosion control to protect residents from lead levels. The division cites 24 of 42 samples from April to July exceeding EPA lead limits and vows continued monitoring.
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Labor Day weekend events amid Elena forecasts and CARE patrols
Area residents plan for the last summer holiday weekend as Hurricane Elena looms. The National Weather Service warns of possible showers with highs in the mid 80s, then sunny conditions for Labor Day. Frederick County reports 24 traffic deaths so far, an increase from last year, as Maryland State Police join CARE patrols to curb speeding on interstates with aerial enforcement and rolling roadblocks.
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Water crisis at Lake Linganore ends for now
Frederick County officials say a water crisis lasting more than 10 days at Lake Linganore is resolved for the short term after repairing three leaks and an open valve dumping two gallons per minute. Pressure is rebuilding as wells struggle to fill a 240000 gallon reservoir. A portable filtration unit will be procured, and long term plans consider shifting to Lake Linganore or Potomac River sources while avoiding a crash pipe replacement program.
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Western Maryland Today Sunny, Warm With Pleasant Dry Spell
Mostly sunny and pleasantly warm weather continues today through Monday in Western Maryland. Temperatures rise to 80 to 85 degrees as the dry pattern holds, with light winds and minimal rain chances.
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No Paper Monday Labor Day Post notice
The News will not publish on Monday September 2 for Labor Day. Editorial offices reopen at 4 PM Monday to prepare Tuesday’s Post edition. Classified and display advertising reopen at 8 AM Tuesday September 3. The staff wishes everyone a safe holiday weekend.
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