Maryland Bay development curbs meet county opposition
Maryland's plan to curb development on 609000 acres of bay shorelines faces stiff pushback from Queen Anne's and other counties. Local leaders defend zoning prerogatives while the state critical areas rules force plan drafts by next June. Some counties, like Cecil and Baltimore, propose innovative approaches and stricter green requirements to protect the bay.
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Queen Anne’s
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Commission
Anne Arundel County
Solomon Liss
Appeals
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Liss
C. James Lighthizer
Anne Arendel
Lighthizer
Harford County
Joppatowne
Saunders C. Hilver
The
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Hilver
Cecil County
Joseph A. Stevens
Queen Anne’s County
Hagers-Town Almanack predicts mild winter with heavy snow
HAGERSTOWN AP The Almanack forecasts a mild winter similar to last year but snow could total 55 inches, about 20 inches above average. It predicts 60 precipitation days and 75 high days, plus 16 cyclonic storms. The woolly bear contest and quirky notes fill the 191st edition along with planting guides and trivia.
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Emmitsburg
Almaneck
Washington County
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O'Toole
Jore
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Lydia
Afghanistan
Jimmy Carter
Georgia
Plains
Ronald Reagan
Silver Screen
World of Poetry Opens New American Poetry Contest
A $1,000 grand prize leads 200 prizes totaling over $16,000 with no entry fee. Entry is a single poem of 21 lines or less on any subject or style. The deadline is Oct 15 and winners notified by Dec 15. Entrants receive a winner's list. World of Poetry may publish winning poems. Send entries to World of Poetry Dept New American 2431 Stockton Blvd Sacramento CA 95817.
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Dept
New American
Stockton Blvd
Sacramento
Calif
EPA to Likely Ban New Pollution Sources in Maryland Suburbs
The EPA plans a probable ban on constructing new sources of air pollution in Prince George s and Montgomery counties due to Maryland not meeting federal air quality standards. The move targets large manufacturing plants emitting solvents and auto related pollution, though current proposals are few and effects may be minimal. Maryland officials blame inaction and note Baltimore will not be affected. a final decision is due by year end.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Washington
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Montgomery
Baltimore Sun
George
Ferri
Air Administration
EPA
Cynthia Stahl
Philadelphia
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