EPA Looks to Kitchen Shelf for Ingredient in Superfund Site Cleanup

WASHINGTON – The secret to decontaminating one of the most polluted sites in Maryland could be sitting in kitchens across the state

Records Show Just Half of State’s Firearms Dealers Inspected in 3 Years

WASHINGTON – Fewer than half of the licensed firearms dealers in Maryland were inspected in a three-year period, well behind the federal government’s stated goal of inspecting every dealer at least once every three years

Declining Teen Suicide Rate Belies Continuing Problem

ANNAPOLIS –

Ashley Willitts was only 16 when she killed herself in January 2002

Regents Postpone Reforms, Await Ehrlich Budget

BALTIMORE – The University of Maryland System Board of Regents Friday approved a report designed to make higher education more affordable — but it will delay action on it until Gov

Incumbents’ Heavy Spending on Re-Election Pays Off — Now and in Future

WASHINGTON – Despite a lack of competitive races, Maryland’s eight House incumbents spent an average of seven times more in the 2004 campaign than their challengers, according to the latest Federal Election Commission reports

Boating Accident Victim Praises Safety Training

ANNAPOLIS – Four years ago, Jamie Andre de la Porte, 29, of Montreal, and his skipper noticed another boat awkwardly trying to dock near their yacht

Careless Weapons Use, Tree Stands Still Make Up Most Hunting Accidents

WASHINGTON – Careless handling of weapons edged ahead of tree-stand accidents as the leading cause of Maryland hunting accidents in 2004, the first time in five years that tree stands were not the No

Campaign Spending Went to Polls, Consultants, Ads — And Doughnuts

WASHINGTON – How did Maryland’s eight House members spend just under $6

Several Maryland School Districts Look Overseas to Hire Teachers

WASHINGTON – Prince George’s County was not alone when it decided to take its search for teachers to the Philippines

Strong Safety Education Cited in Improving Md. Boating Accident Rate

ANNAPOLIS – Boaters who take an approved safety course are less likely to get into an accident than those without any safety training, according to a United States Coast guard database of Maryland boating mishaps