Maryland dairy farmers fear loss without Northeast pact
Maryland and regional dairy interests confront the expiration of the Northeast Dairy Compact. Maryland hopes inclusion will keep prices stable, while critics warn higher costs harm consumers and Midwestern producers. Officials caution no immediate Maryland impact but warn of possible long term shifts.
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Washington — State
Northeast Dairy Compact
Maryland
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Valerie Cannalie
Maryland Farm Bureau
Barry Scher
Giant Food
Connelly
Delaware
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
East Coast
Patrick McMillan
Patriotism fuels post 9 11 retail surge across goods and tats
After the September 11 attacks business owners report a spike in gun sales patriotic costumes and tattoo work as people seek self defense and tribute. Gun Shack and Buchanan Precision cite high demand while Charelle's Costume Shop struggles to stock patriotic outfits. Tattoo shops report upticks with requests for emblems and military insignia reflecting a heightened patriotic mood.
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United States
Steve Brown
Buchanan Precision
Frederick
Buchanan
Charelle
Kathy Shirley
Uncle Sam
Shirley
Rockville
Marsha Fratkin
Ms. Fratkin
Urbana Pike
Steve Milloway
Milloway
New York
Twin Towers
Russian plane explodes and crashes into Black Sea
A Tupolev 154 crashes 114 miles off Adler after an explosion, with at least 77 on board. President Putin suggests possible terrorism as investigators link it to post 9 11 security concerns. Armenian An 24 crew and passengers reported witnessing the blast amid conflicting statements.
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Putin
Bush Administration
Moscow
White House
Ari Fleischer
Karl Ruppel
Associated Press
Ruppel
Adler
Vasily Yurchuk
Ministry of
Garik Ovanisian
Black Sea
Simferopol
Yerevan
Ovanisian
Tel Aviv
Siberian
Novosibirsk
Yurchuk
Sibir
Thurmont Town Commissioner Seeks Mayoral Seat
Thurmont town commissioner Martin Burns, 35, runs for mayor in the Oct. 22 election. Former Little League leader cites low citizen turnout and seeks better resident communication. He proposes regular police updates and town newsletters to boost participation.
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Thurmont
Martin Burns
Burns
Father admits shaking infant in Frederick County case
Fredrick County Circuit Court heard that 21 year old Fredor Carr admitted shaking his three month old son six months ago, causing brain injury and respiratory distress. Assistant State’s Attorney Lindy Angel urged a sentence well above the six year guideline due to prior criminal history. Sentencing is deferred to December with bail continued and supervised visitation initially rejected by Judge Julie Stevenson.
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Fredor
Michael Carr
Frederick County
Julie Stevenson
Lindy Angel
Carr
Johns
Stevenson
Ms. Angel
Utility workers fault Allegheny for underground line neglect
The Utility Workers Union of America Local 102 accuses Allegheny Power of neglecting underground lines, sparking outages in Frederick areas like Clever, Fountainhead, Poolesville, and Lake Linganore. Union rep Art Bundick urges investment in new lines, while utilities blame deteriorating infrastructure and dispute contract talks ongoing since a 92 percent rejection vote.
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Utility Workers Union of America
Allegheny Power
Frederick
Art Bundick
Allegheny
Allen Staggers
William Sterner
Clever Hal
Fountaindale
Poolesville
Lake Linganore
Molesworth Hills
Trade Town
State to pursue felony animal abuse charges in Frederick case
Frederick officials announce felony charges against Eno and Grassmecke for fourth degree theft and malicious destruction of property tied to animal abuse. Animal Control Sgt. Steve Fogie argues abuse will not be tolerated as investigators note wearied animals and distress observed during aftercare. Debtors and interviews reveal conflicting statements from Nickle and Rien about the incident and its handling.
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Charlie Git
Atendan
Eno & Grassmeckie
Animal Control
Steve Fogie
Frederick
Nickle
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