Internet doctor indicted over Internet drug prescriptions
Baltimore physician Piotr Hitzig, once famous for selling diet pills online, was indicted on 34 counts for illegally prescribing fenfluramine and related drugs via a telemedicine practice. He surrendered his license in February after a Baltimore Sun interview and faces possible prison time.
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Monkton
Teacher runs for state office in Maryland association
Kim Lewis, former Frederick County Teachers Association president, seeks presidency of the Maryland State Teachers Association. She has served two terms at the FCTA and joins the MSTA board as an at large member. In September she returns to Deer Crossing Elementary as a special education teacher. Amber Standifer, Dickinson College sophomore, named Dana Scholar for 1999 2000. Linganore High School graduate from New Market.
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Amber Standifer
Dickinson College
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New Market
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Frederick alderman challenges salary appeal form
Alderman Donna Kuzemchak criticizes a city salary study appeal form that requires direct supervisor endorsement. She alleges an oversight by the mayor and pushes to restore a process allowing appeals to reach the mayor, per city rules. Deadline for salary study appeals is July 15 with steps including supervisor submission, HR review, and a final mayoral decision.
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Mooney chosen to attend UVA political leaders seminar
Sen Alex Mooney was selected among 45 lawmakers from 37 states to attend the Program for Emerging Political Leaders seminar at the University of Virginia. The seventh year program at Darden will feature guest lecturer David Gergen, with Senate leaders choosing Mooney for attendance.
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Ovarian cancer study proposals sought by US Army
The U S Army invites research proposals for its 10 million dollar ovarian cancer program run by USAMRMC based at Fort Detrick. Congress requires that the military spend 10 million and invites university researchers, private firms and others to submit ideas via the cdmrp army mil site or by calling 301 682 5517 ext 101.
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Residents oppose stop sign removals at Rosemont area
At a mayor and aldermen workshop residents protested plans to remove stop signs on Baughman’s Lane at Shookstown Road and to eliminate left turns from Rosemont Avenue onto Shookstown Road. Raymond McKane presented a petition of over 180 signatories from Carroll Park Manor Waterford and Rock Creek Estates.
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Waterford
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Baughman's Lane
Key Parkway
Sheetz Convenience Store
Wilson Place
Grant
Military Road
Grimes
Kay Morrow
Baughman
Sheetz
State Highway Administration
U.S. 15
Worman's
Almanac predicts heat wave for Frederick County in July
The Frederick News-Post Weather Almanac 1899 1999 foresees a hot start to summer with temperatures possibly exceeding 100 degrees around the July 4 holiday. Climatologist Cliff Harris predicts a short heat wave followed by cooler wet conditions by the new moon of July 12 19 across the Mid Atlantic states including Frederick County after a long drought.
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Frederick News-Post
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Mid-Atlantic States
Water restored to Walkersville but wells face boil order
Walkersville residents can drink tap water but private wells remain under boil advisory. Frederick County official Paul Offutt says about 160 plus residents rely on wells and can refill at Glade Elementary School fire hydrant. Sewage spill from a broken sewer line on June 21 caused the water contamination. the town now receives water from Frederick City via 1.3 miles of above ground pipes.
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Frederick County
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