Christmas tree debate real or artificial heats up in Annapolis
In Annapolis a real versus artificial Christmas tree debate divides farm owners and shoppers. Real trees cost 20 to 75 dollars but pose fire hazards without care, while artificial trees cost 80 to 500 dollars, last up to 20 years, and are flame resistant. Surveys show rising adoption of artificial trees, yet many value tradition and memory making at farms like Tanner’s Enchanted Forest and Thomas Tree Farm as holidays approach.
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Annapolis
National Christmas Tree Association
Sandy Gamble
American Plant Food Co
Bethesda
Lucretia Tanner
Tanner
Brandywine
Ms. Gamble
Allen Blakey
The
Vinyl Institute
Arlington
Blakey
National Fire Protection Association
Wayne Thomas
Thomas
Manchester
Antietam battlefield to return to Civil War era look
Antietam National Battlefield aims to restore the grounds to resemble September 1862 when a major Civil War battle occurred. Plans include acquiring more land inside the boundary, reforesting and adding interpretive facilities. The park currently holds about 1 722 acres of 9 255 inside the boundary, with 1 000 acres protected by a scenic easement and 530 acres owned by Maryland and private parties. Budget includes 2.1 million allocated in 1998 to buy land, leaving 1 million.
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Sharpsburg
Antietam National Battlefield
John Howard
Antietam
Howard
Maryland
Maryland debates electric choice in deregulated market
Maryland consumers faced an unusual choice last summer to stay with their utility or switch to deregulated competitors. After more than a year, most still receive bills from the traditional four providers with little savings seen. Only 2.6 percent of residential and 3.5 percent of nonresidential customers have switched, amid few active competitors. Officials warn gradual deregulation protects customers from spikes, while critics argue price caps deter competition.
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Lanham
Maryland
Michael J. Travieso
Maryland People's Counsel
Baltimore Gas & Electric
Allegheny Energy
Conectiv
Pepco
New York
New England
Cathy Riley
The
Public Service Commission
BGI
Ms. Riley
Mid Atlantic Power Supply Association
MAPSA
BGE
Maryland Court of Special Appeals
Thomas Kinnane
Mr. Kinnane
Bath
Travieso
California
Fedral Energy Regulatory Commission
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