Panda Hsing-Hsing faces life threatening kidney failure at zoo
At the National Zoo in Washington veterinarians treat Hsing-Hsing the giant panda for severe kidney dysfunction possibly unrecoverable The 18 year old rare survivor of the original pair from China has shown lethargy and loss of appetite Zoo officials plan to keep him comfortable while the exhibit may close during treatment Ling Ling died in 1992 and Hsing Hsing has battled cancer and other ailments in the past with arthritis also noted About 1000 giant pandas remain in the wild in China.
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New outbreak of hantavirus feared in Southwest
New Mexico reports four deaths and a Colorado case from hantavirus this year amid rising cases across Four Corners states. Experts link wetter El Nino patterns to more deer mice and rodent-borne spread. Health officials urge thorough wet cleaning with disinfectant and awareness of early flu like symptoms.
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Durango
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County approves farm easement adjustments and Mount St Mary’s bonds
Budget One a 162 acre Walkersville farm will keep 20 acres out of an easement for a horse boarding business. A 40 acre Thurmont site will exclude one acre for a future home. Unanimous approval of 88 million in tax free bonds for Mount St Mary’s College funds IT network and campus upgrades. Retention plan for volunteer firefighters revised to provide lifetime 100 monthly payments after qualifying age and service hours with retroactive effect starting Jan 1.
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Frederck County
Delaplaine honored on gold anniversary with Ernst and Young nod
Delaplaine, leader at Great Southern with 50 years of service, is celebrated for pushing advances in computers, audio tech, fiber optics, and Internet access. He is a finalist in the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Masters category, with a winner to be announced later this month.
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Great Southern
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Ernst and Young
Cops program aids schools with police-led prevention
The COP program pairs teachers and police to curb crime and substance abuse in schools. A grant would fund officer mentoring and parent education on crime prevention, gang recognition, and conflict resolution, with one officer per feeder school. Sheriff Hagg noted the goal of a safer learning environment. The school board approved the plan May 24, with grant availability anticipated in October.
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Hagg
Underground pipeline eyed for ground lime transport in Maryland
Robert Maddox of the Maryland Environment panel notes the plan to move ground lime via an underground pipeline, a first for the company as others in the industry have used lanes. If approved, construction could start in fall. A Buckeystown council member welcomed reduced truck traffic though some questions remain. A public hearing is set for June 16 at 6 30 p.m. at the Francis Scott Key Holiday Inn.
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Cohrs
Nancy Bodmer
Buckeystown
Dachshunds and the Badger Hunter Breed Origins
A dachshund woke Tyler at 2 a.m. and dragged her to her sons room where smoke from an electric blanket fire filled the doorway. The dog’s actions helped save the boys. Owners note the breed’s purpose to hunt badgers, boar, fox, and rabbits, with three coat types now common.
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Tyler
Eight Frederick County Students Win 24 Challenge Math Title
Eight Frederick County fourth and fifth graders won the 24 Challenge math competition open to all county students. Winners received trophies and attended a lunch at the FSK Holiday Inn with the Frederick Noon Rotary Club where Nelson Palmer presented.
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Deer Crossing
Teddy Kamata
Yellow Springs
David Tucker
Middletown
Paolo Wang
North Frederick
Jenny Lewis
Wolfsville
Tina Mastantuono
Jason Koski
Spring Ridge
Drew Shafer
Brunswick
County high schools hold June graduation events statewide
Frederick June 7 1 30 pm Gov Thomas Johnson Middletown June 8 Singanore June 8 8 pm ersville June 9 1 pm Catoctin June 9 8 pm Urbana June 10 1 pm Brunswick June 10 7 pm New Life Christian Academy 7 pm June 6 Weinberg Center Frederick Christian Academy 7 pm June 7 at the school South Carroll High 7 pm Friday June 4 Francis Scott Key 7 30 pm Sunday June 6 Western Maryland College Westminster two ceremonies at the same venue
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Maryland Quarter History Ties to Revolutionary War Heroism
A Maryland quarter honoring the state’s 1788 joining of the Union projects its design from a local Anne Arundel County idea. Washington reportedly called Maryland the Qld Line State in 1783 and the coin series will release over ten years, starting March 2000, with Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey already in circulation.
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