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We deserve better roads, not new taxes
In reading the article about Maryland's transportation finances ("State plan for funding roads, transit elusive," Feb. 20), I'm surprised the money lasted this long. Why is it always on the taxpayers' back to pay for the deficits the state makes? Now,...
Tags: Glen Burnie
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Jonathan Lesser: Measuring the full cost of Md.'s wind farm subsidy
With the approval of Maryland’s legislature, Gov. Martin O’Malley will soon sign into law new state subsidies to lure power companies to build windmill generators off the coast of Ocean City. The legislation will raise electricity bills, but...Tags: Electricity Production and Distribution, Politics, Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations, Environmental Issues
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O'Malley offshore wind bill passes
Gov. Martin O'Malley achieved a long-sought victory Monday night as the General Assembly gave final approval to his bill to encourage development of a wind energy industry featuring dozens of giant turbines off the state's Atlantic coast. Passage came...
Tags: Montgomery County (Maryland), Thomas V. Mike Miller, Politics, E.J. Pipkin, Government
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Legislation encourages wind farm, but hurdles remain
After three years of trying, Gov. Martin O'Malley has won approval of legislation that aims to spur construction of towering wind turbines off Maryland's Atlantic coast. Now comes the hard part. Daunting regulatory, political and financial hurdles...
Tags: Finance, U.S. Congress, Politics, Taxation, Environmental Issues
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William D. Waxter III, securities analyst
William Deal Waxter III, a retired securities analyst and World War II veteran, died of a stroke Feb. 11 at Broadmead Retirement Community. The former Roland Park resident was 88.
Born in Baltimore and raised on Lombardy Place, he spent his summers at...Tags: Korean War (1950-1953), Colleges and Universities, Culture, Easton (Easton, Pennsylvania), Preservation Maryland
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Bertha W. and Richard M. Kunkel
Five was a lucky number for Bertha “Bert” and Richard “Dick” Kunkel. They had five children, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren in their 66 years of marriage. They valued family and maintained close ties with both...
Tags: Roman Catholicism, Catonsville, Obituaries, Boy Scouts of America, Gastric cancer
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Rebecca Coffin named Miss Washington County Fire Prevention
davem@herald-mail.comMost counties have a fire prevention queen who advocates fire safety and typically attends the Maryland State Firemen’s Association convention every year to compete for the state Miss Fire Prevention title. Washington County did not have a fire...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Fires, Health and Safety at School
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Youth invited to 'Impact'
High school students and youth leaders are invited to "Impact 20:13: Beneath the Surface Youth Conference" Friday, March 22, through Sunday, March 24, at Ocean City Convention Center. The weekend features national speakers, musicians and entertainers....Tags: Entertainment, Music, Music Industry
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Kirk R. Osborn, public defender
Kirk R. Osborn, a career public defender who headed the city's misdemeanor jury trial unit, died of cancer Friday at Union Memorial Hospital. The Mayfield resident was 55.
"I'm going to miss him," said Baltimore Circuit Judge Barry Williams. "Kirk was...Tags: Roman Catholicism, Colleges and Universities, Human Interest, Justice System, University of Baltimore
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James R. Crook, attorney
James Roderick Crook Jr., a retired attorney for Baltimore City and a World War II veteran, died of stroke complications Wednesday at the Edenwald Retirement Community. The Guilford resident was 91. Born in Baltimore and raised in Oakenshawe, he attended...Tags: Georgetown University, Roman Catholicism, Colleges and Universities, Justice System, Charles Street
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Carole L. Maier, artist
Carole Lynn Maier, a stained-glass artist and former House of Ruth board president, died of an autoimmune lung ailment Feb. 24 at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. The Kingsville resident was 60.
Born Carole Lynn Smith in Baltimore and raised in...Tags: Baltimore Museum of Art, Artists, Harford Community College, Artscape, Culture
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Wind energy bill clears Senate
Gov. Martin O'Malley's plan to encourage development of a wind energy farm off the coast of Ocean City cleared a major hurdle Friday as the Maryland Senate passed the bill 30-17. The proposal, designed to spark an offshore wind industry by subsidizing...
Tags: Politics, Martin O'Malley, Environmental Issues, Renewable Energy, Wind Power
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