Gaithersburg mayor outlines 1998 plans and millennium vision
Mayor W Edward Bohrer Jr delivered a State of the City address at the Rio Marriott detailing Gaithersburg plans for 1998 including expanded recreational and cultural offerings, a 2000 millennium plan, and a push for high tech job growth. He highlighted Internet expansion, youth programs, the Summit Hall Farm Park Activity Center opening June 14, Olde Towne revitalization with a proposed performing arts center, and $10 million in infrastructure costs. Environment initiatives include EPA pilot programs, stream restoration, and volunteer cleanups, plus pedestrian and bicycle network enhancements and multi-year construction for improved access.
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W. Edward Bohrer Jr
mid-Atlantic
Rio Marriott
Bohrer
United States
Summit Hall Farm Park
Olde Towne
Council
Geri Edens
Baltimore principal expels 20 and reassigns 30 students
Alice Morgan-Brown, head of Northern High School, announced the expulsion of 20 students and assignment of 30 others to alternative programs for chronic truancy and disruptive behavior. She previously faced criticism after a 1200-student mass suspension and now has interim schools chief Robert Schiller's support.
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Baltimore
Alice Morgan-Brown
Northern High School
Ms. Morgan-Brown
Robert Schiller
Fire destroys marina buildings at Kent Narrows
Firefighters battled a Thursday blaze at Mears Point Marina near U.S. 50 in Grasonville, Maryland, causing over 1 million dollars in damage. Four boats were lost and several businesses including Calypso's Dive Shop and Island Athletic Club were damaged. No injuries beyond minor firefighter treatments were reported as crews from multiple counties fought the wood frame structure for hours.
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Associated Press
Mears Point Marina
Kent Island
Queen Anne's
Talbot
Anne Arundel
Grasonville, Md
Kent Narrows
U.S. 50
W. Faron Taylor
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Calypso
Island Athletic Club
Tobacco executives admit nicotine addiction at congressional hearing
Tobacco leaders acknowledged nicotine is addictive and linked to health problems while pressing Congress to back a global liability settlement that would shield them from future suits. Some executives said nicotine is addictive. others refused the term. Democrats and watchdogs urged protections that would not side with industry.
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Diana DeGette
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House Commerce Committee
Laurence Tisch
Loews Corp
Lorillard Tobacco Co
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Nick Brookes
Brown & Williamson Tobacco Cos
Gene Green
Texas
Goldstone
Brookes
Henry Waxman
Dcalif
Appeals court won’t review wetlands case in Maryland
The Fourth Circuit panel declined to review its December ruling overturning the developers’ conviction for filling 50 acres of wetlands in Charles County Maryland. The decision also struck down federal regulation of isolated wetlands, saying the federal government governs only wetlands tied to navigable waterways. District Judge Alexander Williams had fined Interstate General Co St Charles Associates and CEO James Wilson 4 million and sentenced Wilson to 21 months for activity between 1988 and 1993.
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Maryland
U.S. Court of Appeals For
Fourth Circuit
Charles County
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St. Charles Associates
James Wilson
Wilson
Frederick County to Hold APFO Hearings on Tuesdays
Frederick County Commissioners plan a special work session each Tuesday to review thirty three amendments to the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. They aim to pass non contentious changes first, then tackle more controversial items over weekly meetings starting Feb 3. They have 60 days to decide.
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Frederick County
March for Life marks Roe v Wade anniversary in Washington
Thousands gather in Washington for the March for Life on the 25th anniversary of Roe v Wade. Frederick County Right to Life sponsors busloads with St. Peter’s Church participants. Lawmakers like Rep. Roscoe Bartlett speak as the event carries the theme His Truth is Marching On. Contact 301-696-0062 for more Frederick County Right to Life events.
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Washington
Frederick County
The
Right To Life Organization
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Libertytown
Roscoe Bartlett
Right To Life Call
Rotary leader Shook speaks to Fredericktowne club
H. Kenneth Shook governor of Rotary District 7620 addressed the Fredericktowne Rotary Club. Ed Busch club president stood with him during the visit.
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Rotary
Fredericktowne
Rotary Club
Ed Busch
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