Businesses Honored,360

WASHINGTON – Recycling has taken root at Greenbelt Park

Air Concerns,585

WASHINGTON – Residents of the Baltimore-Washington region rank air pollution as their top environmental concern, according to a poll released Wednesday

Farmers Disappointed With Tobacco Auction Prices

UPPER MARLBORO – Phillip Jones, a 64-year-old tobacco farmer from Calvert County, said he won’t be able to make a living if prices drop any lower at Maryland tobacco auctions

Indian Head,505

WASHINGTON – The Indian Head naval facility in Charles County has been recommended to be added to the nation’s burgeoning list of environmental cleanup sites, but a Navy spokeswoman said it poses no danger to the public

Base Closings,600

WASHINGTON – Business leaders in Montgomery and Washington counties Tuesday said the Defense Department’s proposed closing of two military bases in Maryland would mean a substantial economic loss to their communities

Editors: Hold for release Sunday, Feb. 24, and after.

WASHINGTON – Maryland government has paid $114 million since 1977 – more than any other state – to ensure that 110,000 acres of farmland will continue producing food, officials said

Environmental Groups Fear GOP Contract Would Hurt Maryland

WASHINGTON – While Republicans are clamoring to pass the Contract with America, environmental groups this week said some of its provisions may have a chilling effect on Maryland’s ecological health