Western Maryland officials discuss county programs and funding
Western Maryland officials continued talks on regional cooperation and education funding. They noted a reciprocal enrollment push with neighboring states, possible funding reviews in the next legislative session, and proposed county tax reform studies. Carroll and Frederick counties described service award and retirement benefit plans for long‑time employees with phased costs and protections.
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Washington County
Raquel Sanudo
Maryland Association of Counties
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Carroll County
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Unose
Curfman
Frederick County
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Hose
Whistling at Women Sparks Mixed Reactions on Site
Hatfield and fellow workers on a construction project describe whistling at passing women as common yet controversial. Some defend the practice as a casual habit among crew, while others condemn it as crude and disrespectful. Several workers note differences in how different trades address the behavior and its social impact.
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Hatfield
Washington
Donald Stull
Stull
Hart Campaign Aide Says He Will Quit Race
Campaign aide reports Hart plans to quit the race after mounting questions about his personal life and a $1.3 million debt. Hart announced April 13 and faced fresh rumors after Miami model Donna Rice visit. He canceled New Hampshire events, flew to Denver with his wife, and urged supporters to stay behind the campaign. Governor Andrus called the candidacy history amid ongoing scrutiny.
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Idaho
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Miami Herald
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Miami
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Rice
New Hampshire
Denver
Groveton
N.H
Lee
Jefferson County
Troublesome Gulch
Evergreen
Concord
Ned Helms
Regents seek expanded power over Maryland campuses
The University of Maryland Board of Regents aims to extend control across six public four year institutions including Frostburg State College. Speculation centers on Dr Spencer managing the bid, possibly modeled on North Carolina system governance. The move coincides with a May 11 Annapolis meeting between Gov Schaefer and college presidents.
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Frostburg State College
Maryland
SBHE
Spencer
Regent
Dawson
University of North Carolina
Board of Regents
Univerity
Annapolis
William Donald Schaefer
Maryland Colleges
City annexes 111 acres and reviews action plan
Aldermen approved annexing 111 acres and kept last year’s affirmative action plan, with annual reviews and possible revisions. The plan bars discrimination in employment, services, housing and accommodations, while minorities make up 3 percent of the 314 full-time city workers and few police positions.
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William 0. Lee Jr
Lee
Michael Daye
Frederick
Frederick Community Center
Richard J. Ashton
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