Will AES plant mean higher rates continued
The piece outlines PE's plan for Warrior Run with seven turbines and three expansions through 2005, arguing that peak gas plants are cheaper but insufficient for growing demand. AES defends long term coal-based pricing, while critics warn of rate increases in Maryland and the region due to construction, fuel costs, and new clean air mandates.
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Warrior Run
Ms. Tuckwell
AES
Hase
Woodlands Forum
Roger Sant
Sant
Tuckwell
Taylor
Maryland
State Public Service Commission
PEC
AES Potomac Edison
PSC
Cumberland
Cold front chases off warm spell in Frederick area
National Weather Service expects flurries Tuesday with no accumulation and a possible low pressure system later in the week. Forecasters cite highs near 35 and overnight lows in the 20s, with roads improving after Monday snow. County schools delayed two hours as crews clear remaining trouble spots. Snow totals across the region ranged from 3.5 to 8 inches, with Frederick County averaging about 8 inches to date, below the normal 14 to 18 inches.
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Frederick
Frederick County
John Straits
Baltimore-Washington International
Hagerstown
Columbia
Westminster
Owings Mills
Dick Diener
The
Weather Service
County considers mandatory recycling after costly options
President Ron Sundergill noted curbside recycling options are expensive and suggested mandatory participation before spending more. Commissioner Bruce Reeder supported mandatory rules, citing 40 percent of residents in municipalities where curbside is cheaper. Walkersville town commissioner Lawrence Roller urged mandating participation. Myersville representative echoed the state mandate as a reason for a required program.
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Ron Sundergill
Bruce Reeder
Lawrence Roller
Walkersville
Myersville
Clinton Gore plan aims at high tech growth across sectors
The administration unveiled a 17 to 20 billion dollar four year package pairing tax breaks with peace dividend funds to expand high tech non defense programs in environment, communications, computers and education. The initiative, shown to workers at Silicon Graphics Inc, faces swift opposition from Senate Republican leader Bob Dole who called it a sacrifice of defense.
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West Coast
Clinton
Silicon Graphics Inc
al Gore
Senate
Bob Dole
Kansas
Clinton- Gore
Dole
Area teen reaches Jeopardy! semi finals in Maryland
Anne O Neil Black, 16, a Walkersville High junior, advanced to the Jeopardy! seventh annual teen tournament semi finals earning $5,000. The broadcast aired Monday night as she finished third in the game. She plans to buy a used car with the prize and save the rest foolsishly, while noting the funds count toward her financial aid.
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Anne O’neil Black
Frederick
Anne
Walkersville High School
America
Anne O'Neil Black
Jeopardy
King World
New York
Whag-Tv
Walkersville High
Energy tax plan move sparks mixed industry reaction
Treasury and API clash over energy levy figures as lawmakers plan a three step tax starting July 1994. Officials say consumers face gasoline prices up to seven cents a gallon and home power costs rise, while the oil industry argues revenue projections exceed Treasury estimates.
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Jack DeVore
API
Petroleum Institute
Treasury
Clinton
DeVore
Mr. DeVore
Frederick police investigate two break-ins at local businesses
Frederick City Police report two Feb 16 breaking and entering incidents. At Bell Cleaners on Old Farm Road a door lock was forced and change was stolen. At Waters Amoco 503 W Seventh St a hole in a cinderblock wall was found. nothing was stolen. Call 694 2100 with information.
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Bell Cleaners
Old Farm Road
Waters Amoco
Seventh St
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