Students' spaghetti tower challenge at county tech fair
Frederick County students showcased design projects at Urbana High School during the third annual technology fair. Teams with 350000 imagined funds built towers amid rising pasta prices, with Freder ick High’s Roman Cherton, Brunswick High’s James Shoemaker and Singanore High’s Kevin Meadows finishing third after spending 159000.
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Urbana High High School
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Maryland Passes Stadium Funding Amid Debate
Gov Parris Glendening wins House support for using state funds to back two NFL stadiums in Baltimore and Landover. Amendments to block Baltimore and Redskins infrastructure funding fail 81-57 and 80-59 as opposition stalls, leaving no more votes planned this session.
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Sue Hecht
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House Appropriations Committee
City annexes 218 acres by airport near Bowman Farm
Frederick votes to annex 218 acres adjacent to the city airport and Bowman Farm to protect and expand aviation access. Planning director urges buffer along the Monocacy River and zoning adjustments to avoid hampering airport growth.
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Schmersahl
Carmack-Jay's sale approved in Frederick
Frederick officials on Thursday approved the sale of the former Carmack-Jay's supermarket property to Valu Food Group of Baltimore. The North Market Street site was purchased a year ago when the supermarket closed to ensure a similar business would go there. Appeals from downtown residents to keep the store open or get a replacement prompted the purchase. Mayor Jim Grimes said the city continued efforts.
Kreissig weighs re election bid amid career plans
Frederick Alderman Jon Kreissig, a Montgomery College health and physical education professor, may not run again for alderman. He considers a department chairmanship and potential dean role while noting rising full time duties and salaries. He says political plans depend on balancing work, public service, and possible pension impacts.
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Jon Kreissig
Montgomery College
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Joseph Baldi
Annapolis
Pye
Playground program could expand hours for teens
Frederick officials heard a request to extend the city summer playground program from 1 pm to 6 pm and pilot an evening run from 6 to 9 pm. Recreation director Roekey Myers cited unruly park behavior as a reason to target teens and provide a later option for families.
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Ferguson drops filibuster plans in Maryland gun bill
In Annapolis the Maryland Senate easily defeated amendments to Gov. Parris Glendening's handgun limit plan, approving a preliminary vote on the bill by voice. Sen. Timothy Ferguson abandoned his filibuster after receiving a pledge from Senate President Thomas V. to consider the measure on schedule.
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Profile of State Senator Timothy Fer on life and politics head-on
An in depth profile by Julia Rodd examines Mr. Ferguson and the challenges of public life. The Frederick News-Post prints portions daily on 100 percent recycled paper and highlights recyclable news practices.
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Frederick News- Post
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Maryland House Extends Sell By Date On Milk
Maryland House approves Delegate Paul Stull proposal to double milk shelf life amid debate over freshness and safety. The bill passes 108 to 24 after discussion tied to January blizzard milk dumps and school waste concerns.
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