Jefferson residents hear about proposed Dominion station
Originally published on May 09, 2008
Residents of Jefferson intend to form a committee and study a proposal to locate natural gas compressor station in the town.
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Tax Tip — Donations and Exchanges
Originally published on May 08, 2008
In planning donations to charity, consider giving long-term appreciated property instead of selling the property first and donating the cash. You'll get a deduction for the market value of the property without paying capital gains tax on the appreciation. Do the opposite with property that has lost value: sell it to get the tax loss and give the money to charity for a deduction. As always, consult your tax and financial professionals prior to implementing either strategy.
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Viable opens downtown call center
Originally published on May 08, 2008
Viable Inc., a provider of video relay services for deaf and hard of hearing people, has opened a call center in downtown Frederick at Market and Patrick streets, a few blocks from the main campus of the Maryland School for the Deaf.
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Chamber won't bar people on sex offender registry from joining
Originally published on May 08, 2008
BRUNSWICK -- In an unusual discussion Wednesday, the Greater Brunswick Area Chamber of Commerce voted to not bar people listed on a sexual offenders registry from being members of the organization.
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Washington Laboratories expands
Originally published on May 08, 2008
Washington Laboratories Ltd. is opening a new environmental testing lab at Stanford Business Park, on Mountville Road.
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A growing alternative
Originally published on May 07, 2008
ADAMSTOWN -- Isaac Wilkes is grateful that his church is allowing him to plant a garden.
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Emmitsburg forum urges steps for healthier, safer world
Originally published on May 07, 2008
EMMITSBURG -- Reusing products and properly disposing of dangerous electronics and medicines can both improve the environment and keep it safe.
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One of Frederick’s first businesswomen, Connie Cook, dies at 82
Originally published on May 07, 2008
Connie Cook's dress shop on Market Street closed a decade ago, but is far from forgotten. The entrepreneur will also leave a lasting impression on her friends, family and the community.
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$2M Thurmont property on the line
Originally published on May 06, 2008
THURMONT -- A buyer of a $2 million Thurmont property put down $500,000 June 15, 2005, but the property is expected to be up for auction May 16.
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