The state Department of Juvenile Services, partnered with the Maryland Department of Education, hosted its 20th annual oratory competition Wednesday. Thirteen youths came from across Maryland to deliver 3-5 minute speeches inspired by the poem “Myself” by American poet Edgar Albert Guest.
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State Highway Administration Adds to Snow Removal Arsenal
Highway officials lay out details for snow removal and other harsh winter conditions.
Talking Turkey With Grower of Bourbon Red Heritage Birds
Raising Bourbon Red turkeys for the first time, Lee Swift, 57, owner of Chestnut Springs Farm in Jarrettsville, Maryland, said she’s finding these bratty birds can be a handful. She’s already sent about 50 to the butcher to be sold for Thanksgiving and plans to sell more for Christmas.
As Anniversary Nears, Maryland Man Remains In Cuban Prison
As the fifth anniversary of Maryland resident Alan Gross’s imprisonment in Cuba approaches, the state’s congressional delegation remains frustrated with the efforts being made to secure his release.
Dog Owners Can Turn to Activity Trackers During Holiday Season
Feeding dogs table treats during Thanksgiving should be kept to a minimum — or not at all, some experts advise. Should Fido pack on the pounds, owners can follow a dog’s daily habits with an activity tracker.
As Second Health Insurance Enrollment Approaches, Advocates Work to Reach Asian Americans
The second enrollment period begins Saturday, but in multicultural Maryland, effectively disseminating information to residents on how to go about signing up for health insurance coverage is a task much easier said than done.
Report: Nutrients, Not Just Sediment at Conowingo, Affect Chesapeake Bay
A multi-agency report found that the Conowingo Dam is not the biggest culprit for water quality issues affecting the bay, and dredging sediment from the reservoir behind the dam should not be considered a cost-effective solution.
Anglers Leery of Revised Fisheries Monitoring
Revisions to a federal program used to monitor recreational fisheries, such as the striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay, have failed to gain the trust of the recreational angling community despite the millions of dollars that have been spent so far.
State Report Aims to Help Maryland Campuses Address Sexual Assault
Attorney General Doug Gansler on Thursday announced a state report on sexual assault on Maryland’s campuses — a national issue recently addressed by the Obama administration through its “It’s On Us” campaign.
Supreme Court Hears Md. Case Questioning the Taxing of Out-of-State Income
People who earn out-of-state income and pay income taxes in those other states should not be subject to income taxes in their state of residency, argued a lawyer for a Maryland couple before the Supreme Court Wednesday.