Senate OKs tax boost for high-earners
Published on May 16, 2012
ANNAPOLIS (AP) -- The Maryland Senate voted Tuesday to raise state income taxes on individuals who make more than $100,000 a year in taxable income and couples who are paid more than $150,000 and to start shifting some teacher pension costs to local governments over four years.
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Former Linganore teacher faces sex charges
Published on May 16, 2012
A longtime Linganore High School science teacher is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student.
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Bartlett on reimbursement for G-8 security: 'Fair is fair'
Published on May 16, 2012
U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, R-6th, has a simple message when it comes to whether Frederick County agencies should get federal reimbursement for costs associated with this week's G-8 summit at Camp David.
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Golden Age Olympics
Seniors go for the gold in series of competitions
Published on May 16, 2012
BOONSBORO -- When John Martin woke Tuesday morning in his apartment at Homewood at Crumland Farms, staff at the retirement center asked if he would participate that day in a "Jeopardy"-style competition.
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Ex-bank employee accused of videotaping co-workers
Police say accused planted a camera in bank restroom
Published on May 16, 2012
A former Woodsboro Bank employee faces criminal charges after police say he videotaped female co-workers in a bank restroom.
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Thurmont wants funding to help update food bank
Published on May 16, 2012
THURMONT -- In an effort to modernize the Thurmont Food Bank, the town is applying for a state grant that could supply new equipment.
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Warehouse consolidation to save about $248,000 a year
Published on May 16, 2012
Consolidating the warehouse services of Frederick County government and Frederick County Public Schools is expected to save each agency about $124,000 annually after year one.
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SkillsUSA becomes winning family tradition for three brothers
Published on May 16, 2012
Three Frederick County brothers have created a winning family tradition.
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Student mentor honored for 20,000 hours of service
Published on May 16, 2012
Mike Boyd is an adjunct business professor at Frederick Community College, but throughout the last 20 years, he has spent a lot of time at the neighboring Frederick County Career and Technology Center.
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Fire and Police Blotter
Published on May 16, 2012
Man charged with trespassing
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