Maryland

Schaefer Asks Why Brookeville Bypass Was Bounced

ANNAPOLIS Comptroller William Donald Schaefer demanded to know why plans for a bypass road in Brookeville were rejected and said he plans to visit the town himself to learn more about the situation

Clinton Calls on Cheering Students to Step Up For AmeriCorps

COLLEGE PARK – President Clinton called on a cheering University of Maryland crowd Wednesday to join in national service and help recruit more than 50,000 volunteers for the AmeriCorps program next year

Bill Seeks to Repeal Helmet Law

ANNAPOLIS Lyndon Abell wants to ride his motorcycle to the nearby 7-Eleven, but he’d like to do it without wearing a helmet a violation of state law

State Loan Programs Proliferating

ANNAPOLIS – Two new economic development bills introduced by Gov

New Academy to Show Teachers How to Use Technology in the Classroom

TOWSON – When Delegate Maggie McIntosh, D-Baltimore, received a report on the status of computers in the classroom last year, she was impressed to see that 82 percent of Maryland teachers feel comfortable operating computers

Bethesda Bar Owner Supports Drunken Driving Bills

ANNAPOLIS As the General Assembly begins to debate lowering the threshold for driving while drunk, Lewie Bloom steels himself for criticism

Getting Ready for the Big Man on Campus is Hard Work

COLLEGE PARK – Jessica Davies’ 4-year- old son, Drew, wants President Clinton to take a time-out

Pinsky Proposes Teacher Incentives

ANNAPOLIS-Diane Richmond has taught for seven years

Despite a Wet January, Farmers Want More Rain

ANNAPOLIS It may be a wet winter but don’t let that fool you; Maryland has not lifted its statewide advisory to take shorter showers and conserve water in general

Local Jailers Pass on Opportunity to Grab Federal Funds

WASHINGTON – The state and six counties will get $3