Ortega ends truce may cancel vote in Nicaragua
President Daniel Ortega ended Nicaragua's monthly truce with the Contras citing rebel attacks and threatened to cancel elections set for next year. He accused President Bush of supporting terrorism and signaled possible renewed U.S. military aid to the Contras. The announcement came at a live news conference as world leaders urged restraint and warned of destabilizing the peace process.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Daniel Ortega
Ortega
Central America
U.S
Judge faces ethics charges in Maryland Orphans Court dispute
The chief Frederick County Orphans Court judge Shirley Happ is accused by the Maryland Commission on Judicial Disabilities of ethics violations tied to steering business to Happ Realty and Associates. Two hearings were held, and Happ, in office since 1982, plans a prepared statement amid ongoing proceedings and family strain.
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Frederick County
Orphan's Court
Commission On Judicial Disabilities
Maryland Court of Appeals
Shirley Happ
Braddock Heights
Happ Realty and Associates
Happ
Dana Whitehead
Baltimore
Frank, Bernstein, Conaway & Goldman
Whitehead
The
Daily Record
Evans uses soft-sell in acquiring county land
In Frederick County, real estate specialist Michael Evans negotiates land takings for roads bridges and sewers. He longetives with residents at kitchens or barns to secure fair compensation while avoiding force. He reports threats from some owners but relies on listening and humor to ease tensions.
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Michael Evans
Evans
Frederick County
Mr. Evans
Rose Arbor
Couple living in tent amid riverfront in Frederick County
Robert and Cathy Frazer, without work or a home, camp at Lettie Shores along a riverbank in Point of Rocks. They fled a rental dispute and neighbor trouble while seeking affordable housing, arguing against high rents and uncertain prospects for a painting job. Boots the terrier stays with them as they endure rain, hunger, and dwindling funds.
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Point OF
Robert
Cathy Frazer
Frederick County
Frazers
Ms. Frazer
Mr. Frazer
Boots
Point of Rocks
Frederick County’s Eminent Domain Stance in Land Negotiations
The county stresses negotiation with property owners over condemnation, noting that market value is not the sole factor. Expert says just compensation and owner inconvenience and emotional attachment must be weighed. The Constitution allows eminent domain for public good, but county prefers agreement over taking land.
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U.S
Frederick County
UPS Foundation Grants 10000 To Help Homeless in Frederick County
Advocates for the Homeless Inc. receives a 10000 grant from the UPS Foundation to aid hundreds of Frederick County families this winter. The donation, to be handed at 830 am in the UPS building, supports security deposits first month rent and other emergency needs while fostering self reliance and local funding.
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Advocates For the Homeless Inc
United Parcel Service Foundation
Frederick County
UPS
English Muffin Way
Carolyn Barranca
Advocates For the Homeless
Frederick
UPS Foundation
Frederick Community Foundation
Community Foundation
Weather forecast for Western Maryland region
Fair and cold with lows in the low or mid 30s. Thursday brings increasing cloudiness and a 40 percent chance of showers late in the day. Highs reach the upper 50s. Map and regional details appear on the Family page.
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Maryland
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