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West Virginia briefs
Shepherd to present 10-year facility master plan SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — Shepherd University will present its proposed 10-year facility master plan during an open community meeting on April 17 at 7 p.m. in the Erma Ora Byrd Auditorium. The master...Tags: Water Supply, Small Businesses, Executive Branch, Politics
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Suns owner 'anxiously' awaits newest stadium study, city's reaction
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comHagerstown Suns majority owner Bruce Quinn said Monday that team officials are eager to hear the thoughts of city council members about a new economic feasibility study of alternative stadium sites. “I did receive a call from the Hagerstown mayor...Tags: Washington Nationals, Major League Baseball, Sports, Public Officials, Baseball
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Top Md. Dems expected at summit in Hagerstown
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comTop Democrats from the state will converge in Hagerstown on Saturday for an annual summit of Western Maryland Democrats. And although Western Maryland hasn’t been a Democrat stronghold in recent years, party leaders said they were buoyed by...Tags: Cumberland (Allegany, Maryland), Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Annapolis, John Delaney, Executive Branch
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Some area lawmakers uneasy with outcome of 2013 session
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comLegislators in Annapolis spent a marathon day Monday in sessions spread throughout the day and the evening as they addressed business one last time before the Maryland General Assembly adjourned at midnight. Republican lawmakers from Washington County...Tags: Regional Authority, DREAM Act, Thomas V. Mike Miller, Christopher B. Shank, Annapolis
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Md. lawmakers pass medical marijuana bill
Associated PressThe Maryland General Assembly has approved a measure to allow medical marijuana programs at academic medical research centers that decide to participate. The Senate passed a House of Delegates bill 42-4 on Monday with bipartisan support, sending the bill...Tags: Maryland General Assembly, Medical Marijuana Therapy, Executive Branch, Politics, Health Treatments
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Margaret Thatcher, Britain's Iron Lady, dies at 87
Associated PressLove her or loathe her, one thing’s beyond dispute: Margaret Thatcher transformed Britain. The Iron Lady, who ruled for 11 remarkable years, imposed her will on a fractious, rundown nation — breaking the unions, triumphing in a far-off war,...Tags: Alzheimer's Disease, Human Interest, United Kingdom, Parliament, Tony Blair
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Mail Call - April 8
“Here’s a question for all the Mail Call readers. Why does our country, being $16.5 trillion in the hole, keep giving all these other countries money? And they’re giving Egypt tanks, planes and $1.5 billion this year. It doesn’t...Tags: Regional Authority, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Social Issues, CVS Corp., Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
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Lloyd Waters: Would McGuinn favor the death penalty?
Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown’s guest column last week titled “Racially biased death penalty must be abolished” presented his opinion and several discussion points in support of abolishing the death penalty in the State of Maryland....Tags: Murder, Anthony G. Brown, Executive Branch, Douglas F. Gansler, Politics
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Letters to the Editor - April 7
Homeless need more advocates To the editor: Is homelessness in Washington County invisible? For many, I believe the answer is yes. There are shelters that provide housing overnight in the winter months, but I am not aware of warm-weather shelters. I...Tags: Parties and Movements, Barack Obama, Labor Markets, Republican Party, Unemployment Rate
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Presidents praise George W. Bush at dedication of his library
Associated PressPresidents past and present lionized one of their own Thursday, putting politics aside as President George W. Bush dedicated the library that documents his place in history. President Barack Obama praised his predecessor's strength and resolve after Sept....Tags: Iraq, Iraq War (2003-2011), Libraries, HIV, George H.W. Bush
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Washington County Board of Commissioners briefs
County OK’s requests for police grants The Washington County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a motion to accept a $26,450 state grant to assist police in sex offender compliance and enforcement efforts. The Governor’s...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Executive Branch, Politics, Federal Aviation Administration
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Shepherd University student escaped Ivory Coast oppression to make a new life in U.S.
richardb@herald-mail.comSiriki Diabate left his four daughters, parents and three siblings behind in 2005 when he was forced to flee his native Ivory Coast after suffering a terrific beating by thugs who left him for dead. He was working for a local newspaper at the time,...Tags: Culture, Atlantic Ocean, Social Sciences, Religion and Belief, France
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