Maryland

Workers, Easton Face Thankless Holiday

EASTON – This prosperous little town’s holiday season looks grim for up to 10 percent of its working population

Libraries Balance Patrons’ Internet Access Against Porn Protection for Kids

WASHINGTON – When Jessica Bishop goes to the Cumberland library to get on the Internet, the computer is looking out for her

Pharmacists Volunteer for State Training Against Bioterrorism Attacks

WASHINGTON – An unlikely group of health care professionals has stepped to the front line of Maryland’s fight against bioterror — the neighborhood pharmacists

Coast Guard to Restrict Boats Around Natural Gas Terminal in Chesapeake Bay

WASHINGTON – The Coast Guard said Tuesday that it will resume enforcement of a no-boating zone around Cove Point’s liquefied natural gas facility, which company officials expect to reopen by the spring

Maryland Students Travel to White House to Meet a Turkey. And a President

WASHINGTON – Nine-year-old Connor Watkins of Forest Hill had never seen a live turkey or a live president in the flesh before, but that didn’t stop him from walking up and touching both the man and the bird Tuesday at the White House

Maryland Projects Proceed, With or Without Terrorism Insurance Protection Bill

WASHINGTON – When Congress this week pledged up to $100 billion to support insurance companies in case of future terrorist attacks, the measure was aimed at spurring huge construction projects that had been stymied by a lack of coverage

Michael Steele Makes History as First Black Lieutenant Governor

ANNAPOLIS – If Michael Steele runs for governor sometime in the future, don’t vote for him because he’s black