Heat wave claims 31 lives as it sweeps East
An unrelenting heat spell that began in the Midwest has killed 31 people and pushed temperatures to record highs in the East. Boston reached 100 degrees, Portland 9 percent humidity, and New York City logged its hottest day of 98. Chicago matched a 100 degree record at O’Hare while Marion, Illinois, hit 93. Residents described extreme heat with pool water likened to bath water as they sought relief.
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Maine
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Chicago
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Marion
Illinois
Cathy Woodcox
Springfield
Wauseon
Ohio
Jerry Matheny
Heat wave prompts shade and rest amid high 90s
Area doctors urge reduced activity as a week of temperatures in the upper 90s continues. Friday hit 98 degrees before cooling slightly, with an unhealthy air quality day declared in nearby regions. Two heat exhaustion cases at Frederick Memorial Hospital noted, plus tips on fluids, timing, and sun protection.
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Joey Ketterman
Jamie Ketterman
East Fifth Street
Barbara Boyer
News-Post
Frederick
National Weather Service
Maryland Department of the Environment
Baltimore
Washington
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Autumn Guyton Crowned Frederick County Farm Queen
Autumn Dee Guyton of Jefferson won the Frederick County Farm Queen title at the Jefferson Community Center Friday evening, in the annual pageant hosted by the Frederick County Farm Bureau. Guyton says she wants to spread the message that agriculture is America's backbone.
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Autumn Guyton
Jefferson
Frederick County
Jefferson Community Center
America
Dee” Guyton
Frederick County Farm Bureau
Frederick News Post Recycles Paper Policy Highlight
The Frederick News-Post notes it prints on 100 percent recycled paper and promotes recycling. The notice emphasizes environmental commitment and ongoing sustainable practices.
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Frederick
Officials kick off I-70 improvement near Frederick
State and local leaders marked the start of a 133 million project to upgrade a 5.3 mile stretch of I-70 between Mount Phillip Road and Md 144 east of Frederick. The six phase plan aims to connect I 70 with I 270 and with US 15 and US 340, alleviating congestion on the Golden Mile and reducing pollution from detours.
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Parris Glendening
Mount Phillip Road
MD. 144
U.S. 15
Glendening
Buckeystown Pike
Golden Mile
Frederick County
Maryland
Gas tax hike eyed to fund Maryland highway upgrades
Speaker Casper Taylor Jr. warned that completing the 170 improvements and other major highway projects may require raising the gas tax. He cited the Transportation Trust Fund as crucial and noted the 235 cent per gallon rate, last raised in 1992, with governors likely resistant to a hike.
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Casper Taylor Jr
Ccumberland
Transportation Trust Fund
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Parris Glendening
Whitewater rafting on the Youghiogheny in Chiopyle
Krista Glielmi profiles a weekend rafting trip on the Youghiogheny River in Chiopyle with Laurel Highland River Tours guides. About 60 participants receive paddling training from Alan Jackson before tackling the lower river and exploring other stretches in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
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Krista Glielmi
News-Post
Chiopyle
Youghiogheny
Gates of Hell
Popper
Youghiogheny River
Laurel Highland River Tours
Laurel Highland
Yough” River
Cheat River
Albright
W.va
Alan Jackson
Cumberland
Ohiopyle State Park
Terry Palmo
Laurel Highlands River
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