State panel to review MSPAP testing and reform
Maryland plans a new independent review of MSPAP education testing prompted by the Abell Foundation study. The panel will weigh moving MSPAP from eighth to seventh grade and the cost of making tests public, with recommendations due in February.
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Aylor Faces Brain Cancer Battle and Hopeful Fight
Erin recounts Ayler’s diagnosis of glioblastoma in August 1999 with radiation therapy ordered and surgery by Dr. Yalamanchili. Doctors warned the tumor would likely return within years, yet Ayler defied odds for two more years while expressing gratitude toward a student’s farewell.
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Deer invade home as two deer crash through room at college
A Boulder resident reported two deer entering her house during the rut, causing significant damage and blood. Wildlife officials feared the animals were unsettled by breeding season. Campus response followed with counseling notes sent to staff and students.
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Traffic police approve intersection control with no light
Months of planning prompted the city to deploy a Frederick Police Department officer to direct traffic at the Amereeei intersection under a revised plan. Mayor Grimes and officials said a traffic cop would not be posted, while Ms. Kuzemchak criticized the decision as undermining CSR and noted no recorded incidents at the site.
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Roads Plan Funds Marshaled by FACT Committee
Roads Mill residents and the Frederick Area Committee on Transportation plan funding for several projects. Among them are 20.1 million for the 1 70 1 270 project 22.9 million for improvements to the Md 355 Md 85 intersection 843000 for a replacement bridge over the Midland Teer Tar ROR Fe 2 million for the East Street extension to East South Street.
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Holiday events and parade schedule near Frederick
The event schedule lists a 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. holiday competition and exhibit at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center. The calendar’s car procession starts at Everedy Square at 6:30 p.m. and ends at Baker Park. For details call 901-694-2489 or visit the city’s page at www.cityfrederick.com.
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Toxic chemical found in wells near Ft Meade
Carbon tetrachloride detected in private wells near Fort Meade Maryland at low parts per billion levels. Officials say slow groundwater flow may delay spread while residents fear contamination. Fort Meade has been a Superfund site for two years as environmental groups press for action.
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Fort Meade
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Enviroan Agency
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