Linganore development delays hurt Lake Linganore community
Lake Linganore residents face higher costs and stalled improvements as developer Frank Ellis misses terms on an $8 million loan for rebuilding a main road. Association President John Snow warns a future 19,000 square foot community center and pool at Pinehurst Village depend on Ellis expanding land development. Some builders offer no commitment, while Ellis faces debt and layoffs, complicating plans.
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Johns Hopkins group tests air biofilter to kill pathogens
At Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab researchers develop a filtration system for ventilation that combines HEPA with modern tech to neutralize airborne agents. Lead investigator Richard Potember reports near perfect kill rates for bacteria and viruses, with potential uses in government buildings, offices, and subways. Federal funding is sought as the team pursues a patent, amid heightened biodefense interest.
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Thurmont mayor helps unravel knot
Eugenia Doane, Thurmont resident, voted for Martin A Burns hoping he would fix her insurance dispute after a birth bills mixup. Burns pledged proactive action and followed up by phone daily, with Clerk-Treasurer Rick May also reporting progress as bills were pulled for termination under the policy.
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Eugenia Doane
Martin A. Burns
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Thurmayot
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Burns
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Maryland moves to set earlier kindergarten start date
The Maryland State Board of Education approved recommendations to require children be five by Sept. 1 to enter kindergarten, replacing the current Dec. 31 cutoff. The action starts a rule-change process, with public comment and phasing in over four years. A maturity waiver remains available via local districts.
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Smithsburg hires fourth police chief in years
Smithsburg will appoint Michael Potter as its new police chief starting January after a 27 year Maryland State Police career. He replaces Ralf Berger who served 17 months following Vincent du Cellier who became chief after Tammy Bowers, the mayor, was fired from the post in 1998. The town of 2,100 briefly considered a sheriffs deputy plan, which Bowers opposed.
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Tammy Bowers
Mx Potter
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Berger
Vincent du Cellier
Bowers
Washington County
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