Winter cold tests orchards as frost looms over region
The National Weather Service warns of a cold front from central Canada moving through Saturday with teens this morning and tonight. Highs reach the mid 30s to low 40s with a brisk northwest wind. Friday may be sunny in the low 40s. Ed Flannagan of Flannagan Orchards says he won’t worry about the weather. The University of Maryland home and garden center offers guidance at 1-800-342-2507.
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Canada
National Weather Service
The
Weather Service
University of Maryland
Home and Garden Information Center
Ed Flannagan
Flannagan Orchards
Thurmont
Singleton urges county support for small business growth
Singleton calls for stronger county aid to small businesses in marketing and securing loans and grants. He advocates local adoption of Adequate Public Facilities Ordinances to align development with infrastructure, notes school crowding deters business, supports an elected school board, seeks voter input, and wants more details on public safety to match growth. A campaign kickoff is planned at Winchester Hall at 1 30 pm today.
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Singleton
Winchester Hall
Milk price bill faces mixed views in Maryland hearing
Dan Smith of the Northeast compact commission warned wholesale milk prices could rise if Maryland joins the compact but retail prices might fall long term by stabilizing the market. Dairy farmer Phyllis Kilby supported the move as a small 5 cent per gallon increase to protect farms. Senator Clarence Blount opposed, noting Baltimore city already pays high prices and voting against further increases.
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Dan Smith
Northeast Compact Commission
Maryland
Cecil County
Phyllis Kilby
Senate
Clarence Blount
Baltimore
Baltimore City
Mr. Blount
Water tower repair options discussed for Walkersville
Town officials consider structural underpinning or pipe installation into bedrock to fix water tower costs. A new study aims to control expenses. Inspector needed for Discovery tank due to pitting rust and peeling paint. Commission approves up to 5000 for inspection. Community meeting focuses on park access and signage for Heritage Equestrian and lacrosse field space concerns.
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Gassett
Walkersville
Bernard Quinn
Mr. Quinn
Heritage Equestrian Association
Lacrosse League
Maryland lawmakers hear BAC limit debate from tourism group
A Maryland Tourism representative warned lowering the BAC limit could hurt the industry while noting tourism contributes about $6 billion. Restaurateurs and hospitality groups opposed the bill, arguing stiffer penalties would be more effective and that a lower limit would harm restaurants statewide.
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Maryland
Maryland State Licensed Association and
Restaurant Association of Maryland
Restaurateurs
Bequeathal and asteroid reach across state and space
Bequests trigger questions about tax exemptions as lawmakers weigh a bill to align state and federal rules on nonprofit eligibility. The Frddrick County case centers on a $200,000 gift to the Emmitsburg Volunteer Fire Co. while testimony notes a miscount of $200,000 versus $180,000. Separately astronomers warn of a potentially hazardous asteroid approaching Earth within decades, with experts noting significant destruction risk if it collides.
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Emmitsburg Volunteer Fire Co
Brinkley
John Burdette
Frederick County
State Bar Association
IAU
Earth
Marsden
University of Texas Observatory
Steven Moran
American Astronomical Society
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Meee
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Everclean
eNatie
Westminster
East Baltimore Blvd
Frederick
Frederick Shop
Haggar
Tongey
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