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DNR says pond is clear
Declaring that the northern snakehead fish has been eradicated in Crofton, state biologists applied a neutralizing agent yesterday to the largest of three poisoned ponds to rid the water of...
Area merchants are unfazed by plan to kill snakeheads
As state environment officials move to eliminate the notorious northern snakehead from a Crofton pond, merchants close to the infested site have expressed indifference, skepticism and humor about the plan...
U.S. eyes ban on fish
Interior Secretary Gale A. Norton will propose today that 28 species of snakehead fish be added to the country's list of injurious species, a move that coincides with the discovery...
Tears, song, remembrances mark Baltimore-area rallies
People throughout the Baltimore area joined yesterday in rallies of remembrance, prayer and patriotism - and to sing, to cry and just to be with each other- as rescue efforts...
City, CSX to settle depot purchase Town plans to restore dilapidated station as possible tourist center
After months of negotiations, Hampstead and CSX Transportation Inc. are scheduled to settle on the town's purchase of the railroad's abandoned train station on Gill Avenue next week. Pending review...
Lasting friendships grown on the farm Tradition: The farm bureau in Taneytown has become more than a forum for farm policy discussions.
On a rainy fall night, the scent of mulling spices fills the cozy farmhouse kitchen. Old friends gather around the table and settle in for the evening. The Taneytown Farm...
Soroptimists cancel Christmas house tour in Sykesville after 4 participants pull out Annual event raises funds for nursing scholarship
For the first time in 38 years, Soroptimist International of Westminster has canceled its Christmas house tour after some of the participants dropped out of the popular event. The tour,...
Crime in Baltimore shows sharp drop in first 9 months of ’97 11.8% decline continues a trend; Frazier notes curbs on gun violence
Continuing a downward trend that began nearly two years ago, crime in Baltimore declined substantially in the first nine months of 1997, compared with the same period last year, figures...
The trouble with success Westminster’s Muffin Lady made it big: People magazine, ‘Good Morning America’ and now her own cookbook. But the recipe for fame, Linda Fisher found out, was full of unexpected ingredients.
WESTMINSTER -- It's 4 a.m., and darkness fills the engine bays and bingo hall at the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department. The only sign of life is in the kitchen, where...
Schools require batting helmets Elementary pupils playing ball outdoors must wear headgear
Carroll County elementary pupils will be required to wear safety helmets when using wood or metal bats in physical education activities, under guidelines adopted by county school officials. The rules...