Barber keeps 1895 chair as Pleasant Valley ages in place
In Pleasant Valley Guy Leister runs a barbershop opened 64 years ago with an 1895 chair. He still charges 3 dollars, mentions life shifts from 1933 to WWII era, and notes community nostalgia, local gossip, and enduring talk of world events among customers.
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Pleasant Valley
Guy Leister
Leister
Westminster
Maryland
Paul
Jane Leister
Guy
Mr. Leister
Mr Leister
Poe
Ed Leister
Donald Walz
Carroll County
Richmond
Walz
Near death experiences spurring research in Frederick area
A Frederick County survey highlights near death experiences cited by patients, nurses, and researchers. Observers report visions of light, religious figures, and peaceful forms as life nears its end, with accounts spanning Christian, Muslim, and Buddhist beliefs.
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Dana Cable
Hood College
National Enquirer
Cable
Savanna Nestor
Frederick
Leroy Horner
Jesus
Horner
Woodshoro-area
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Montgomery College
Robert White
Frederick County
Susan Torchia
Mrs. Torchia
Connie Flynn
Cathy Walker
Terry Nikirk
Marslince Moore Palmer
Baker Park
Mrs. Palmer
Family statements amid hospital uncertainty after injury
Mr. Michael clings to hope his mother will recover while Ms. Mitchell recalls her mother’s initial distress and her own daily effort to cope. The exchange highlights contrasting perspectives on resilience and support during a family health crisis.
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Michael
Sierra Club backs Smart Growth in Maryland plan
The Maryland Sierra Club endorses Governor Glendening’s Smart Growth initiative to curb suburban sprawl and channel development to urban areas. It cites that compact growth could save 20 percent in public construction costs and warns several counties have not studied the true costs of new development to taxpayers.
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Annapolis
Guv Parris
Glendening
Maryland
The
Sierra Club
Needle exchange program credited for slower AIDS rate
Johns Hopkins researchers report a city needle exchange program for intravenous drug users is slowing HIV spread. Daily injectors in the program show 40 percent fewer infections and overall new HIV infections fell about 20 percent. Some lawmakers expect to vote to extend the program despite concerns about condoning drug use. Local officials urge continuation as the sunset provision nears.
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Baltimore
Johns Hopkins
Baltimore County
David Viahev
Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
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Associated Press
Jennifer Langston
Capital News Service
Allegany
Calvert
Caroline
Dorchester
Garrett
Harford
Kent
Prince George’s
Somerset
Talbot
Washington
Wicomico
Worcester
Carroll County Board of Planning
Stephen del Giudice
Prince George’s County
Anita Stup
House Environmental Affairs Committee
General Assembly
Reico
Rwara Pt
Amern
South McCain Drive
Rte. 40
Hikridge
White Plains
Springheld VA
Cou
Sabiha Mohiuddin
M.D
Frederick Medical Center
Toll House Avenue
Atom
Satel Age
Bel
Bowmen
Bowman
Bowman's
Deinen Bevo
Sate T
Norad Hue As Ag
Cocs Inc
Bi Pier
Lib Owls
Carroll Ca Ag Ceversmith
Meshmirste
Mewera
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