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FORT DETRICK – Frederick County’s official visitors’ guide showcases glossy photos of Civil War cannons and covered bridges in its artfully laid out pages

ANNAPOLIS – Female motorcyclists are tired of sitting on the back of bikes and are taking over the handlebars

WASHINGTON – While Maryland congressmen pushed to add the “Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail,” to the nation’s trail system Tuesday, the National Park Service urged a House panel to limit the scope and funds for the proposed study

ANNAPOLIS – As the General Assembly closed out its 1999 session, Republicans say their successes this year show a resurgence of their minority party in the legislature

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland schools are having trouble finding enough teachers, and with a growing minority population, the state is even further behind hiring minority teachers

ANNAPOLIS – Pearl Lewis cannot sit or stand for long periods of time

WASHINGTON – Maryland hospitals face a shortage of experienced registered nurses in specialty care areas such as emergency and operating rooms and critical care, at a time when nursing groups say skilled care is needed most

SILVER SPRING – A mother sits with a crying child waiting to see a doctor

WASHINGTON – Nuclear Regulatory Commission inspectors gave the Calvert Cliffs nuclear power plant an “acceptable” rating Friday following a two-week safety inspection, according to plant officials