Point of Rocks cleans after Baby Agnes flood crest
After the Potomac River crested at 38 feet around 4 p.m. residents began assessing damage in Point of Rocks. The flood, dubbed Baby Agnes, forced river closures and left debris, with volunteers aiding, Red Cross shelter at St. Luke's remaining open, and Congresswoman Beverly Byron expected to inspect the ravaged area by helicopter.
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Duartes Daughter Endures Rebel Captivity Tape
Ines Duarte Duran, Salvadoran president Duarte's daughter, appeals for her captors while rebels release a new tape praising their morale and solidarity. The release coincides with reports she was being treated for Stockholm syndrome, and a government spokesman has not disputed her statements.
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Dallas Morning News
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Sunny day with a brief shower chances in Western Maryland
The report notes a sunny and pleasant day followed by cloudy conditions and a chance of a brief shower tonight. Highs are expected to reach 62 to 66 degrees with overnight lows 46 to 52.
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Maryland Board approves 3 million Carroll Creek flood plan pact
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved a near 3 million contract for Carroll Creek flood control in Frederick City, with the low bid from Congel Palenseat of Liverpool New York at 2 981 588 and the city covering 490 794. The project includes underground box culverts bridges and site work to control downtown Frederick flooding and support a linear park. The board also funded Ballenger Creek Park development, the North Market Street School elderly center, a Hunting Creek shore erosion loan to Thurmont, and state cost share grants totaling 107 700 to three county farmers.
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William S. James
Ballenger Creek Park
Frederick City
Hunting Creek
Thormont
Congel/ Palenseat
Liverpool
N.Y
Sible
Frederick
Dewey Jordan Inc
R.F. Kline Inc
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State Highway Administration
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Thurmont
Carl F. Montuori
Jerry D. Smith
Paul J. Allen
Frederick Board of Aldermen set after mayoral win in Frederick
Frederick voters re-elected Mayor Ronald N. Young to a fourth term as the new Aldermen sit to orient for four years. Betty Floyd Jon Kreissig and William Lee Jr join a board that includes Elizabeth Burker and incumbents Summers and Merchant as they tackle zoning text and city issues.
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H. Thomas Summers
Allen
University of Maryland
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Arlene Phillips
Murphy
C. F. Murphy
Calvin Bartgis
Bartgis
Burker. Murphy
Rocky Springs Road
C. Arlene Phillips
Phillips and Associates
Philips
Water use ban issued for Brunswick city
Mayor Richard G. Campbell announced a Potomac River related water use ban in Brunswick for four to five days after flooding and river contamination. He noted the city pumps 200,000 to 250,000 gallons daily from springs and about 150,000 from the river, stressing the water system is safe and urging residents to avoid unnecessary uses like washing cars.
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Brunswick
Richard G. Campbell
Potomac
Campbell
Washington County
Virginia
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