Glendening says slim win won’t alter Maryland agenda
Democrat Parris Glendening declares victory in Maryland governor race with a 3,406 vote lead as absentee ballots still to tally in Baltimore County. Republican Ellen Sauerbrey vows to pursue a fair outcome and continues contesting the result. Glendening cites tough times and a strong campaign as factors in his win.
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Baltimore County
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Texas
Mario Cuomo
New York
Ellen Sauerbrey
Spiro T. Agnew
Sauerbrey
Special meeting to adopt Frederick city comprehensive plan set Nov. 21
Frederick planning officials announce a special Nov. 21 meeting to adopt the Planning Commission approved City Comprehensive Plan replacing the 1979 plan while preserving core concepts. The plan spans nine chapters and aims to guide public and private decisions shaping the future with county coordination.
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Frederick City
James A Schmersahl
Schmersahl
Commission
Tuscarora Knolls Subdivision
Trading Lane
Board of Aldermen
Michael Williams
Weather Outlook Mainly Cloudy With Cooler Midweek
Mostly cloudy tonight with lows in the 40s. Wednesday brings cooler conditions with highs in the 50s as a weather map on page A-2 outlines the day’s forecast.
New judge arrives as courthouse renovations planned
Frederick County Commissioners approve a predesign study for a 3.2 million plan to add a fourth Circuit Court judge with a bare bones phase. A new courtroom, prisoner elevator, holding cells, and judge chambers are proposed, with funding questions and phase five to relocate offices and create temporary spaces.
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Frederick County
Ron Hart
Circuit Court No. 3
Circuit Court
District Court
Emmitsburg center upgrade eyed at 2.3 million dollars
Frederick County commissioners consider funding options to upgrade the Emmitsburg Community Center to meet ADA standards and renovate systems. The plan includes a lobby expansion, elevator, library space, energy efficient windows, and a Headstart classroom, with design costs pegged at about 200 000 dollars in 1996 and total predesign costs near 2.3 million.
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Emmitsburg Community Center
Frederick County
Ron Hart
Emmitsburg
William Carr
Parents press for options beyond year round schools
A public meeting on easing crowded Frederick County schools grew heated as parents asked if alternatives to year round schooling are under consideration. The committee listed five options including better facility use and two shift schedules while acknowledging year round schooling dominates concerns about family impact and scheduling conflicts for siblings and activities.
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Cindy Stegle
Ballenger Creek
Ray Barnes
Barnes
Jack Patterson
Frederick County Teachers Association
Marty Ace
Frederick County
Donna Branham
County of Commission
Commission
Poolesville petition opposes Saudis annexation fight heats up
Poolesville residents press referendum on land annexation for a Saudi Islamic Academy amid accusations a $55 000 Saudi gift to buy a school computer lab was a bribe. PTA leader Villette told members after the vote while FARM president Malmoe and ally Potemra criticized the secrecy and questioned legality.
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Poolesville
PTA
Maria Villette
Saudi Arabia
Montgomery
Dolores Malmoe
Conrad Potemra
Local opposition criticizes Saudi donations and secrecy in vote
The opponent of the annexation and petition drive coordinator claimed expected Saudi in kind donations. Mrs Villette said supporters kept gifts secret to avoid influencing the vote, and that her organization would not return the gift amid controversy. She noted 20 board members and limited opposition.
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