Frostburg State appoints Catherine Gira as president
Catherine R. Gira, Provost at the University of Baltimore since 1982, will become Frostburg State University’s president on September 1. The 5,000-student school, part of the Maryland System, seeks trust after last year’s foundation funds controversy involving former president Herb Reinhard Jr. Gira aims to foster free expression and active diversity while guiding the campus through listening, consensus building, and prudent decision making.
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Montgomery library chief wins honor
Agnes M. Griffen, director of the Montgomery County Public Libraries since 1980, becomes the first President's Recognition Award recipient from the Chinese- American Librarians Association. The honor cites her leadership expanding Chinese materials, creating a Cultural Minorities unit with an LSC Act grant, and advocacy for multilingual services.
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We can't stand alone Locke sees ties between counties
GAITHERSBURG The new president of the Upcounty Citizens Advisory Board seeks cooperation with Frederick County on growth, transportation, and shared economic development. Barry M. Locke argues upper Montgomery and Frederick face similar challenges and should promote a two county community with regular planning board and business group exchanges. He cites joint efforts to attract large employers, improve transit, and coordinate growth while fostering a common quality of life for both areas. Locke, a Montgomery Village consultant, wants meetings across communities like Damascus and Poolesville and aims to involve more residents in the two county planning process.
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Residents Debate Montgomery Redistricting Findings
Montgomery residents voice support for single member districts to boost local representation. Gaithersburg's Joan Stern argues smaller districts would empower Clarksburg Laytonsville and Damascus areas while Wayne Bushire urges redrawing so Damascus stays in rural oriented districts and voices from upcounty grow. New boundaries to be set at September General Assembly session.
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Senate panel funds Baltimore marine center with $20 million
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved $20 million for a Baltimore Inner Harbor marine and science exploration center, doubling last year's grant. Senator Barbara Mikulski slipped the sum into NASA budget legislation, touting national leadership in biotechnology. A final Senate vote and House reconciliation remain required.
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