Cargo ship hits Mir in docking drill causes pressure leak
A Progress cargo ship struck the Mir space station during a practice docking, rupturing a damaged module and venting oxygen. The crew of three remained safe, with officials noting pressure is normal elsewhere, while NASA and Russian authorities assess repairs and future plans.
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Vera Medvedkova
NASA
Rob Navias
Progress
Medvedkova
U.S
Navias
Earth
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Vasily Tsibliyev
Alexander Lazutkin
Foale
Jerry Linenger
Spektr
Water ban imposed in Myersville
Myersville town imposes a water ban due to low Little Catoctin Creek and spring supplies. Outside use like car washing and lawn watering is prohibited under Mayor Billy Eckstine’s authority. No fines. Heat advisory with 90s highs and 100 to 105 degree heat index. residents urged to hydrate and limit outdoor activity.
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Myersville
Ray Hinkle
Little Catoctin
Billy Eckstine
Mr. Hinkle
Mother Nature
Calvin Meadows
National Weather Service
Inside The Frederick News Post Archives Note
A brief notice highlights that portions of The Frederick News Post are printed on 400 percent recycled paper and that the newspaper site is recyclable, with archival references to PRAT AP APE ARCHIVES.
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Frederick
Frederick wins MML Excellence Award for Community Action Agency
Ocean City report notes Frederick earns 1997 Award for the Community Action Agency that runs 20 programs serving about 3,500 low income residents and the homeless. Seven area officials join MML Hall of Fame, Gov Glendening presides, award dinner honors 26 statewide officials.
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Ocean City
Frederick
Maryland Municipal League
Community Action Agency
MML
Parris Glendening
Frederick's
The
Community Center
South End
Frederick Community Action Agency
FCAA
Michael Spurrier
Jim Grimes
Grimes
Michael
Linda Meara
Etched with love artwork gives insight into life of deceased
Modern tombstones feature varied colors and personalized etchings. Craftsmen use fine pens to create detailed renditions rivaling photographs, feeding demand for unique memorials. Don Thompson and Karen Kinnard note growing personalization with images from houses to BMW emblems.
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Don Thompson
Thompson’s Monument Co
Karen Kinnard
R. S. Kinnard Memorials
BMW
Frederick County Planning Commission nominees stir controversy
Frances Robinson of Thurmont denounces the process as a political charade after the Frederick County Commissioners added former planning commission chairman Pete Adcock to the applicant list despite his late submission. She threatens to remove her name from consideration as others defend the decision.
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Frederick County
Planning Commission
Pete Adcock
Mr. Adcock
Adcock
Bruce Reeder
Brunswick Mayor Seeks Gag Order After Closed-Door Talks
Mayor Thomas Smith asked the city attorney to draft an ordinance barring council members from commenting on topics from closed meetings without full council consent. He cited a Frederick News-Post report and referenced a June 18 front page story about a police officer filing a sexual harassment complaint against Councilman Brent Bell after a joke about homosexuals. The incident prompted reminders to conduct themselves professionally during a closed-door session.
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Brunswick
Thomas Smith
John Clapp
Smith
Frederick
Pole placement spurs homeowner dispute in Mount Airy
John Powell, 73, protests Allegheny Power’s plan to place a new utility pole 10 feet into his Long Corner Road yard to extend lines to a development. He questions the company’s rights and seeks explanation while offering cooperation. Continued on Page A-10.
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Mount Airy
John Powell
Allegheny Power
Long Corner Road
Powell
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