Lee supports Baltimore prison site battle over relocation
Acting Gov Blair Lee says scrapping the East Baltimore site could waste at least 4.2 million already invested. He warned an acceptable alternative is unlikely and may delay the 1980 completion of a 670 bed prison at the old Continental Can factory amid local opposition and a past 3 million land purchase.
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Major Mid-Atlantic Snowstorm Shuts Schools Across 16 Counties
A statewide winter storm dumped up to five inches in parts of the state causing a snow emergency and a three day weekend after classes were cancelled in 16 counties and Baltimore City. Reports from BWI Airport and several towns show varying precipitation including snow sleet and rain. Roads remained snow covered during the morning rush as precipitation shifted through the afternoon.
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Waldorf
Salisbury
Trace
Leonardtown
Easton
Frederick
Lewis and Bollinger Dominate County Board Dynamics
County commissioners Lewis and Bollinger clash over governance with Lewis praising probity amid stubborn opposition to city projects. Frederick residents and Mayor Young criticize Lewis for an anti city stance while allies defend his calm, independent approach and pledge to seek re election amid pressure from opponents. Snow storms disrupt Maryland roads as crews clear 1,667 workers with 727 plows and trucks, causing travel delays and a seven car pileup. one trooper and suspect face charges after a prisoner fled in a cruiser aborting the chase.
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Frederick City
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Hechinger Suspect Sunday Sale Law Challenge Upheld
Judge Barrick refused mandamus, noting no gross abuse of discretion by the State's Attorney and that adequate remedy exists. Hechinger seeks to enforce Blue Laws limiting Sunday sales, while Maryland counties Montgomery and Prince George's already moved to refer the issue to voters. Frederick merchants discussed the issue amid Chamber of Commerce activity and a News-Post poll.
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Maryland
Hechinger
Montgomery
Prince George's
Frederick County
Chamber of Commerce
News-Post
Snow Emergency Declared As Western Maryland Braces For Storm
Heavy snowfall grips western Maryland with about a foot already accumulated in outlying areas. State Police report slippery roads statewide and warn motorists to limit travel as road crews work to clear snow and prevent major accidents amid sleet and freezing rain. Local flooding reported in some Baltimore and Washington areas.
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