Hugo Strikes Puerto Rico Nine Dead In Caribbean
Hugo, the region s strongest hurricane in a decade, battered Puerto Rico after plowing through the US Virgin Islands and other Caribbean destinations. Winds near 130 mph, 10 foot surges, and up to 15 inches of rain threaten widespread flooding and mudslides. Nine dead reported overall, thousands homeless as power lines and roofs ripped away, crews struggle with damaged communications and relief efforts.
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Puerto Hito
Puerto Rico
US Virgin Islands
National Weather Service
Fernando Garcia
Unair
Garcia
United States
Hugo
Caribbean
Virgin Islands
Guadeloupe
Arport
Cor
Antingua
Montserrat
Beacon Radio
Anguilla
AtQam Fdot
Puerto Hico
National Hurricane Center
Coral Gables
Fla
Dominican Republic
Bahamas
Turks
Atcos Islands
US Commonwealth
Weather Service
Vieques
Fairgrounds activity thrives despite showers at Frederick 4-H event
Rain did not dampen the Frederick County fair as 4-H exhibitors prepared shows across the grounds. Judging in the 4-H building drew thousands of exhibits, with cake auction proceeds funding educational activities. Tonight’s events include a $10,000 purse tractor and truck pull, with other county contests and breed shows scheduled throughout the day and into Sunday.
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Drederiee Foeroraindi Ag
Busi
Rtand
Frederick County
Heart of Maryland
Liberty Knolls
Hagerstown
Clydesdale
Forge Run
Lavertsyne
Shire
Beclain Farm
Westminster
Percheron
Bart Burkdoll
Clear Spring
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Julie Mann and Bollinger named Frederik County 4-H royalty
Julie Mann of Middletown and Sterling Bollinger of Thurmont were crowned Frederik County 4-H royalty at the Great Frederick Fair kickoff. Mann, 17, will serve as 4-H Queen with sister monarchs and junior princesses named among five 4-H teens, while Bollinger, in 4-H for eight years, was chosen king and brings beef marketing and horticulture projects along with his family orchard business.
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Hedule Mann
Middletown
Fredenck County
Mies Mann
Frederica Fair
Steriing
Fogene Hollinger
Thurmont
Relineer
Frederik County
Vary WeGunick
Bobby Fogle
Walkersville
Taurie Timmerman
Frederick
Wark Spurrier
Liberty Town
Miss Mann
Frank Mann
Archoot Mice Mann
Bollinger
Sterling Fo
Deborah Bollinger
Therf Wace
Frederick Community College
Catoctin Hall
Maryland's Virginia Cha Miss America runner up
Virginia Cha of Maryland spoke from Frederick after finishing first runner up at Miss America, noting the pageant method of crowning two finalists can give the runner up greater airtime and recognition. She highlights her strong interview and Ivy League background as key factors in her high placement.
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Maryland
Virginia Cha
Maine
Jane Brochu
Massachusetts
Janette Lima
Miss Cha
America
Atlantic
Cty
Debbye Turner Misa
Missouri
Frederick
Atlantic City
Lieel
Atlanta
Murray Wohlfarth
Virginia
Chuck Skinner
Sorgina
Moss America
Jim Madden
Susan Hee
Princeton University
Frederick High School Hosts Morning Advisement Sessions
Frederick High teachers and staff begin each school day with a 20 minute advisement period before first period. About 20 students meet informally with educators to build rapport, check attendance, and set a light, welcoming tone. Some students request longer time and celebrations like monthly birthday treats.
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Frederick High UK
Tiffanys
Frederick High School
Trish Fighers
Phab
Andrea Kane
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