Maryland cities impose water restrictions as drought lingers
Maryland communities struggle with depleted wells and ongoing water restrictions despite scattered Friday rain. Don Schwartz notes limited impact on ground water. NWS reports rainfall remains below normal since January. Multiple towns from Mount Airy to Bel Air enforce mandatory or voluntary limits with fines or service cuts for violators. Baltimore area reservoirs remain steadier, but state water concerns persist amid a extended dry spell.
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Record cold snap ends Midwest growing season across plains
Temperatures plunged Friday from Idaho to Illinois and Texas setting lows in 29 at Concordia Kansas 31 in Kansas City 27 in Lincoln Nebraska breaking older marks. Heavy rainfall stretched across southern Texas five to seven inches while New York City saw moderate showers amid the chill.
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Frederick center seeks postmenopausal women for osteoporosis study
A Frederick clinical research center invites postmenopausal women at least five years past menopause and aged 45 or older who are at risk for osteoporosis or have established osteoporosis to join a two year clinical trial of a non-hormonal investigational drug. Calcium supplements provided, all testing free, regular visits required. Call 301 698 1255 or 1 800 974 4466 for details.
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Delmarva farmers face crop losses from heat and drought
On the Delmarva peninsula farmers Richard Papen and Bob Garey report major crop losses as July and August heat and lack of rain whither vegetables corn sorghum and soybeans. Delaware Governor Carper seeks federal disaster status for Kent and Sussex counties to unlock low interest loans to cover future seed and losses. Maryland officials assess damage across the Eastern Shore, especially for soybeans and corn for grain.
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Rain Offers Modest Help to Delaware Water Restrictions
Delaware officials say Friday rain provides slight relief toward easing northern New Castle County water restrictions in effect since Sept. 12. Officials note drought remains severe as Brandywine, White Clay and Christina rivers rebound slowly from historic lows, with crop damage estimated across Worcester and Kent counties.
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