Bill lifts court camera ban in Maryland Senate
The Maryland Senate approved removing a 13 year ban on cameras and recording devices in district and circuit courtrooms by a 27 to 15 vote. The measure, supported by Sen John Derr and opposed by Sen Charles Smelser, moves to the House for concurrence before cameras may be used in court proceedings.
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Maryland
Frederick County
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General Assembly
Maryland Judiciary
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Relief in sight as snow and sleet bite Montgomery County
The county reports nearly two inches of sleet in the downcounty and over five inches of snow in the upper area. Salt and sand supplies are nearly exhausted with about four salt applications left. A 220 worker crew was sent home for rest after a long night shift. Schools declared another snow day, delaying SAT exams and awaiting makeup dates. Power outages were minimal with few impacts reported by Potomac Electric Power Co.
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Montgomery County
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College
Potomac Electric Power Co
Debra Leak
Home care nurses brave ice and snow to reach patients
Frederick Memorial Hospital home health aides faced an icy hill and heavy snow as they continued daily patient visits. Nurses adapted by hauling wood, buying groceries, and prioritizing essential appointments while some had to skip travel. Despite dangers, staff found fulfillment in aiding vulnerable patients.
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Ms. Kinley
Ms Kinley
Lynn Buchanan
Frederick
Buchanan
Paige Ward
Mrs. Buchanan
Ms. Ward
Carol Glaspell
EPA orders reinstatement for Montgomery scientist whistleblower
Secretary of Labor Robert Reich has ordered the reinstatement of Dr. William Marcus, a Montgomery County toxicologist fired by the EPA after opposing fluoridation in drinking water. Marcus, who faced back pay and hardship compensation, claimed retaliation and coverups, while Reich cited whistleblower protections and substantiated charges of firing in May 1992.
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Montgomery County
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William Marcus
Boyds
Reich
David Clarke
EPA
Dr. Marcus
Marcus
Labor Department
John Martin
Denise Graveline
Zoo hatches big batch of Komodo dragons
Cincinnati zoo announces 18 Komodo dragons hatched from one clutch. Keeper Johnny Arnett calls it the ultimate achievement as the lizards began hatching January 28 and completed by Thursday. About 5,000 Komodo dragons are thought to live in the wild native to four Indonesian islands. They reach 10 feet in length and up to 300 pounds.
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Johnny Arnett
Cathy Hitz
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