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Events set to mark bird day anniversary
The Potomac Valley Audubon Society has teamed with other organizations to put together a special series of local events in May to mark the 21st anniversary of International Migratory Bird Day. All but one of the local events will be free, and anyone...Tags: World Wildlife Fund, Wildlife, Mother's Day
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Williamsport Lions Club to hear from fish expert
Frank M. Panek will be the guest speaker at the Williamsport Lions Club meeting Thursday, Jan. 10, at Williamsport American Legion Post 202. Panek’s topic will be “Persistent and Emerging Diseases in Fish and Other Aquatic Resources in the...Tags: Research, Biology, Science and Technology, Conservation, U.S. Geological Survey
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Art Callaham: Conn. tragedy stirs debate about rights
I was going to write a nice Christmas wish list from many of my friends (and a couple of enemies); however, the events in Newtown, Conn., last week cannot pass without some comment. I will promise a positive upbeat column for next Sunday. Before the...Tags: Personal Weapon Control, Politics, Gun Control, Mental Health, Health and Safety at School
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The need to feed the world is to 'do something real'
As you read this column, schools are in session and college campuses are filled with students attending classes in order to fill their time between football games. As I reflect on this and other things about education and America, I find we are no...
Tags: Agricultural Research and Technology, Franklin Pierce, Education, University of Maryland, College Park, Science and Technology
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Kids enjoy hands-on science activities during Washington County Ag Expo & Fair
lauren.kirkwood@herald-mail.comWhile much of the action at the Washington County Ag Expo & Fair centers around the livestock and agricultural events, kids also got a chance to experiment with hands-on science activities at a 4-H STEM table Saturday. Jamie Kenton, the University of...Tags: Science and Technology, LEGO Group, Science
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Business People - May 6
Bank of Charles Town CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Bank of Charles Town announces the addition of Steve Michael as vice president and market executive in the Commercial Loan Division, covering the Washington/Frederick County, Md., region. Michael is a...Tags: Washington State University, Health, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Education, University of Michigan
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Fur trapping enthusiasts reunite at annual convention
kate.alexander@herald-mail.comWhen Maryland Fur Trappers Inc. meets every year for its two-day annual convention, it is like a big family reunion. There's good food — including steamed Maryland crabs and sweet corn — good information and good conversation among those...Tags: Maryland, Politics, Elections, Science and Technology, Science
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Ruler on Ice rules in slop and wins Belmont Stakes
Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom nearly fell at the start. Preakness winner Shackleford faded in the stretch. The Belmont Stakes was up for grabs.
And it was 24-1 long shot Ruler on Ice who delivered a huge upset Saturday in the final leg of the...Tags: Human Interest, Triple Crown, Belmont Stakes, Equestrian, Science and Technology
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Shackleford wins the Preakness
Shackleford was sweating profusely, bucking and kicking until six crewmen finally shoved him into the No. 5 gate at the Preakness.
One ton of horseflesh all but screamed, “Get me out of here.”
Less than two minutes after the gate sprang...Tags: Maryland, Human Interest, Athletes, Equestrian, Science and Technology
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Jimmy Carter speaks about Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on its 50th anniversary
richardb@herald-mail.comFor 20 years, whenever a push was made to protect the massive Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the land in Alaska was left as is because the state's U.S. senators wouldn't let the government touch it. "Nobody knew what to do," former President Jimmy...Tags: Human Interest, Politics, Land Resources, Fishing, Fairbanks
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Former President Carter to speak at Shepherdstown symposium
richardb@herald-mail.comIn 1960, President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s interior secretary signed the order creating an 8.9 million-acre Arctic National Wildlife Range, saving what today has grown into 19 million acres of protected wilderness in Alaska’s northeast corner....Tags: Sports, Ken Salazar, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Politics, Land Resources
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Navy dolphins discover rare old torpedo off Coronado
SAN DIEGO — In the ocean off Coronado, a Navy team has discovered a relic worthy of display in a military museum: a torpedo of the kind deployed in the late 19th century, considered a technological marvel in its day. But don't look for the primary...
Tags: Sports, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Navy, Basketball, Armed Forces
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