New $75 million NIST laboratory dedicated
GAITHERSBURG NIST dedicated a $75 million Chemical Sciences Laboratory praising the national treasure status of the agency. Commerce Secretary Daley and Sen Mikulski lauded the project as a key step in improving U.S. labs, with lawmakers noting funding and the effort of Morella Sarbanes and others to complete the project.
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Frederick
Mamch
Nist Chemical Sciences Lab
Gaithersburg
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Commerce
William M. Daley
America
Sebiroening More
Nist Shentists
Darey
Ing
Barbara A. Mikulski
D-Md
Paul S. Sarbanes
Constance A. Morella
R-8
NIST
Koenig trial hearing on cross jurisdiction evidence seizure
Mobile police testified about arresting Koenig and seizing items from a motel room and a Cadillac. Officers photographed the search, found Koenig’s credit card used to rent the room July 6, and uncovered a .22 handgun, ammunition, and a disguise kit. A Texas lawman described searches near San Antonio, with evidence shipped to Maryland. Defense sought suppression under Texas law, while prosecutors argued Maryland and Texas actions. Judge Dwyer deferred ruling as hearing continued.
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Mobile. Ala
Hans Koenig
Reich
Ford Road
Texas
Parris Dudley
Boenies
San Antonio
Maryland
Vivian Koenig
Roger Galvin
Nancy Cohen
Tracy McCutcheon
Melissa Oland
Frederick County
Alabama
Dwyer
Planners seek input on growth and zoning in Frederick
Dawn Archibald learned of the public session from a mailed notice about 9 000 residents invited to discuss parks road improvements and growth rate. She worries about rezoning and potential school district changes while noting Ballenger Creek Elementary and rising development over 10 years. Some residents call for restraint despite convenient nearby groceries.
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Dawn Archibald
Ballenger Creek Elementary
Archibald
Frederick
Sister Mary Bernadette of Daughters of Charity recalls life in Baltimore
Daughter of Charity Sister Mary Bernadette describes her Baltimore Catholic upbringing her call to religious life and vows. She details parochial schooling the Seton Institute and wearing a long black habit as a sign of consecration while noting the sisters’ prayers and support as she travels to Europe Lourdes Paris and the Vatican and even meets the pope.
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Mary Bernadette
Baltimore
Daughters of Charity
Sister Mary Bernadette
Seton Institute
France
St. Joseph College
Emmitsburg
St. Joseph's
Paris
Lourdes
Vatican
Rome
Developer pushes CDA loan despite market limits in Lake Linganore
The discussion centers on a proposed $15 million 30 year Cleveland Development Authority loan to back Eaglehead bond issue. Critics question Legg Mason ties and Ellis judgments while proponents insist financials and collateral support repayment. The Lake Linganore plan also includes road and utility upgrades, with a later public meeting pending.
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Thormpson
Ellis
CDA
Joan
Thompson
Legg Mason
Mr. Ellis
Nathan Betnun
Lene Mason
Elllis
Eaglehead
Betnun
Floors Inc. of
Landover
Lake Linganore
Lake Linganore Association
Middletown Delays Fluando Start to Seek Grants
Town officials postponed a starting date for fluando to investigate state grant options to cover costs of 22000 dollars for electric monitoring equipment. Commissioners will query the Frederick County Planning Commission about why a traffic light at U.S. Alternate 40 and Hollow Road was waived and urge installation of a light. Marty Rice urged aid to address the danger at the spot, noting heavy traffic with a Texaco at Hollow Road and a nearby planned U.S. Post Office bringing more cars.
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Frederick County
County Planning Commission
Marty Rice
Ms. Rice
U.S. 40
Texaco
Hollow Road
U.S. Alternate
U.S
Lenhart Seeks Progress While Steering Frederick County Party
Lenhart urged measured pride in the party’s Frederick County successes while cautioning against resting on laurels. The central committee is set to announce its ninth member next week, after John Tregoning resigned to become Orphans' Court Judge.
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Frederick County
Lenhart
John Tregoning
Maryland teachers test new graduation exams in Maryland
Maryland teachers view the new standardized high school tests for the Class of 2005 with cautious optimism. They warn many average and remedial students may struggle with the emphasis on critical thinking and open-ended questions while welcoming workshops and tutoring to boost readiness.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Carol Askin
Mount Hebron High School
Howard County
Maryland Department of Education
Sean Swanson
Old Mill High School
Anne Arundel Coun
Resort bid seeks state aid for Breton Bay hotel
Developers Buena Vista Hospitality Group seek 9 million in state aid to fund a 256 room hotel and golf course at Breton Bay in Leonardtown alongside a 590 unit residential plan by KAAV LLC. The town would own the hotel and course while financing relies on tax exempt bonds and hotel revenues. Construction could start later this year if funds align.
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St. Mary’s County
Rocky Gap
Maryland
Buena Vista Hospitality Group
Orlando
Fla
Breton Bay
Leonardtown
Navy Aviation
Patuxent River Naval Air Station
Crystal City
Buena Vista
Rocky Gap Lodge
Cumberland
Tom Ruhs
Rocky Gap Resort
Robin Guyther
Guyther
Kaav LLC
Partis Glendening
Glendening
Donald Vandrey
Pax River
Ruhs
Maryland Economic Development Corp
Sweepstakes abuse highlighted in Senate hearing
In Washington a Senate panel heard emotional testimony from seniors and relatives alleging deceptive sweepstakes mailings exploit dreams. Eustace Hall of Florida cried as his daughter read his statement about spending thousands without any prize, while lawmakers push proposed national regulation and penalties for misleading practices.
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Washington
Senate
Eustace A. Hall
Brandon
Fla
Angela
Hall
Senate Permanent Subcommittee
Bell Atlantic completes 80 percent local number portability rollout
Ms Arnette said on Monday that about 80 percent of the Bell Atlantic region is now completed and the rest should be connected by year end. Interested parties may review the LNP filings at the Federal Communications Commission Public Reference Room in Washington DC, 1919 M St NW.
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Bell Atlantic
Arnette
Federal Communications Commission
M St
N.W
Washington, D.C
Students land Emmitsburg survey finds life changing experience
Emmitsburg Mount St Mary’s students who helped conduct a survey say it changed their lives. They observed residents’ needs and formed task forces to address them. The housing issue will be tackled at the April 21 Frederick County Housing Fair in Emmitsburg with workshops on homeownership and rehab programs.
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Emmitsburg
Mount St. Mary's
Jess Totaro
Dorothy Sobus
Timhe Cone
Frederick County
Slater Mary Kevin Callahan
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Sonia Boin
Morella
Sarbanes
Hans Re Eee
Koenig
Mr. Betnun
Indus
Middletown
Frederick Neiis
High Point High School
Beltsville
Sherry Truman
St. Mary's Resort
Richard C. Mike Lewin
Lewin
Jacqui Lampell
MEDCO
Hans Mayer
J. Joseph Curran Jr
Virginia L. Tierney
American Association of Retired Persons
Tti McElligott
Tyler
Collins
Sen
Carl Levin
D-Mich
Joseph P. McElligott Sr
Emmitsburg Survey
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