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  • Keel-laying held for Ford carrier

    The Washington Times – Sun Nov 15, 6:48 am ET  

    NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) | Construction of the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford got its official kickoff Saturday with a keel-laying ceremony at the shipyard where the $7 billion nuclear-powered ship is being assembled. The 38th president's daughter, Susan Ford Bales, declared the keel "truly and fairly laid" at an authentication ceremony attended by congressmen, dignitaries and shipyard workers at ... Full Story »

  • Metro briefs

    The Washington Times – Sun Nov 15, 6:47 am ET  

    DISTRICT Firefighters hurt at house blaze Two firefighters suffered minor burns during a blaze in the 1900 block of Kearney Street Northeast. One firefighter was being treated for burned ears, and another for a burned forearm. Both were expected to be treated and released. D.C. fire department spokesman Pete Piringer said the fire took about 15 to 20 minutes to put out Saturday and that three ... Full Story »

  • D.C. Mayor Fenty comes under fire

    The Washington Times – Sun Nov 15, 6:44 am ET  

    D.C. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty had just wrapped up a morning news conference on federal stimulus dollars going to a local internship program. As usual for the mayor's multitude of announcements and appearances, a handful of reporters lingered to ask about subjects not on the agenda. On Monday, it was bicycling. Mr. Fenty, a well-known triathlete, was confronted by a reporter from a local news radio ... Full Story »

  • Metro briefs

    The Washington Times – Sat Nov 14, 6:33 am ET  

    MARYLAND BALTIMORE Teens indicted in dog burning A Baltimore grand jury Friday indicted 17-year-old twins in the fatal burning of a dog. Tremayne and Travers Johnson of Baltimore were indicted on five counts charging animal abuse and cruelty. They were being held without bail and will be arraigned Dec. 9. Police said the two set a pit bull on fire on May 27. A police officer used her sweater to ... Full Story »

  • License buyback: Crab helper?

    The Washington Times – Sat Nov 14, 6:33 am ET  

    VIRGINIA BEACH | To ease pressures on the Chesapeake Bay's blue crab population, Virginia is paying watermen to stay out of the water, using $6.7 million in federal disaster aid to buy back crabbing licenses. Many longtime crabbers won't take the bait, though, preferring a backbreaking job with dwindling returns to no job at all. "I like being outside, and I just absolutely love catching things ... Full Story »

Cumberland Times-News

  • A community effort

    Cumberland Times-News – Fri Nov 13, 8:23 am ET  

    Members of the Amish community hold a barn-raising Thursday for longtime Allegany County farmer John Helmstetter. Full Story »

  • Commission seeking remedy to downtown parking issue

    Cumberland Times-News – Fri Nov 13, 8:23 am ET  

    Having a closed pedestrian mall has its advantages with the ability to have outdoor dining and display carts outside the stores, but there are also disadvantages in finding parking somewhat near downtown and making the trek back to the vehicle with all of your purchases. Full Story »

  • Stakem speaks out on county police issue

    Cumberland Times-News – Fri Nov 13, 8:23 am ET  

    Jim Stakem broke character — and his silence — on the still controversial issue of having two police agencies in one of the least populated, most economically stressed jurisdictions in the state. Full Story »

  • Smoke Hole resort gift shop destroyed by arsonist

    Cumberland Times-News – Fri Nov 13, 8:23 am ET  

    Two separate fires ruled later to be arson destroyed the gift shop and snack bar of the Smoke Hole Caverns resort Tuesday evening and early Wednesday, causing a loss estimated at more than $1 million. Full Story »

  • County streamlining services with HRDC

    Cumberland Times-News – Fri Nov 13, 8:23 am ET  

    llegany County officials followed through on their pledge made a year ago to streamline services by moving the Section 8 voucher and moderate rehabilitation programs to the Human Resources Development Commission. Full Story »

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The Waynesboro Record Herald

  • Left turns at Eastland dangerous, study says

    The Waynesboro Record Herald – Sat Nov 14, 10:52 am ET  

    A concerned Eastland Circle resident who went door-to-door with a petition to have left turns from Route 16 onto Eastland Circle prohibited is one step closer to her goal of improving safety at the intersection. Full Story »

  • Antrim to ask residents about police services

    The Waynesboro Record Herald – Sat Nov 14, 9:37 am ET  

    Antrim Township supervisors discussed the creation of a police force Tuesday night and want to know what residents think. Full Story »

  • G-A students help teams in Kentucky

    The Waynesboro Record Herald – Sat Nov 14, 8:37 am ET  

    At first glance, Shanell Blubaugh and Shelby Smith seem like your average eighth-graders. With schools, friends and, in Smith’s case, crutches, you wouldn’t think they had time for anything else. But these young ladies are far from ordinary. Blubaugh and Smith are the creators of Teens Helping Teams, a program designed to raise money for after-school events in Clinton County, Ky. Full Story »

  • New G-A chamber director settling in

    The Waynesboro Record Herald – Fri Nov 13, 3:07 pm ET  

    Joel R. Fridgen has only been on the job for a few days, but his first few days have been engaging.  Fridgen’s appointment as executive director of Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commercewas announced Nov. 3 and he started work Monday. He succeeds William “Bill” Gour, who was executive director for four years. Full Story »

  • Fire damages vacant house

    The Waynesboro Record Herald – Fri Nov 13, 1:37 pm ET  

    The cause of a fire that ripped through a vacant house at 6769 Anthony Highway Thursday night and kept firefighters busy for hours is still under investigation. Full Story »

Gazette.net

  • TJ moves on in 4A North Region football playoffs

    Gazette.net – Sun Nov 15, 11:54 am ET  

    Gov. Thomas Johnson's Nick Forbes breaks into the Urbana secondary during Saturday's game. Loading... Full Story »

  • Commercial Real Estate: BRAC developer snags full-building lease

    Gazette.net – Thu Nov 12, 10:26 pm ET  

    Nursery Corner, a 156,215-square-foot Class A office building at 1550 W. Nursery Road, Linthicum, has been sold to Corporate Office Properties Trust of Columbia for $38 million, according to real estate services company CB Richard Ellis Group. The building is 100 percent leased to Northrop Grumman. Full Story »

  • Slots commission moves closer to approving Arundel Mills site

    Gazette.net – Thu Nov 12, 10:25 pm ET  

    Joe Weinberg (right), principal and president of development at Cordish Cos., talks Sept. 9 with commissioners Donald C. Fry (from left), chairman, Linda Read, Robert R. Neall and Thomas Barbera during a meeting of the Video Lottery Facility Location Commission at Arundel Mills mall. Full Story »

  • Going its own way

    Gazette.net – Thu Nov 12, 10:24 pm ET  

    United Therapeutics has poured some of its profits into its new headquarters building in downtown Silver Spring. Loading... Full Story »

  • In death, a gift for the living

    Gazette.net – Thu Nov 12, 10:24 pm ET  

    Ronald Wade oversees the state's Body Donation Program, which allows residents to donate their bodies to medicine. The program also allows him to take possession of unclaimed bodies to be used for medical purposes. "We use the bodies for public good," says Wade. Full Story »

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