Gilchrest, Sarbanes, Mikulski Find Hope in Clinton’s Message

WASHINGTON – President Clinton delivered a positive message Tuesday night that a country that had become “very cynical towards government needed to hear,” Republican Rep

Former State Senator Lectures on the Environment

ANNAPOLIS – Three major steps would save the Chesapeake Bay and the earth, former state Sen

Bartlett Says Clinton’s Speech Emphasizes Form Over Substance

WASHINGTON – Republican Rep

Court Reverses Conviction of Man Who Waived Jury Trial

ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Court of Special Appeals reversed a Howard County drug conviction Tuesday after finding that the defendant had not been properly informed before waiving his right to a trial by jury

Delegate Wants To Abolish Lieutenant Governorship

ANNAPOLIS – Abolishing the office of lieutenant governor would save hundreds of thousands of dollars each year that could be used to hire more state police or care for the elderly, a Baltimore County lawmaker argued Tuesday

States Must Curb Youth Tobacco Purchasing or Lose Federal Money

WASHINGTON – A new federal regulation requiring states to enforce laws prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to minors should not pose a problem for Maryland, one official said

Montgomery County Horse Arenas Collapse Under Weight of Snow

WASHINGTON – When farm foreman Arthur Lee shut the door of the indoor riding arena at Pomfret Farm in Barnesville last Friday, he had no hint he’d leave nothing behind

Riverdale Twins Win Twin Scholarships From Former Terp Ball Player

RIVERDALE – The first letter contained the best news she had received Christmas Day

Maryland Wildlife Weather the Blizzard of ’96

WASHINGTON – While the blizzard of ’96 forced many residents indoors, Maryland wildlife resorted to other survival strategies

Senators spar over term limits bill

ANNAPOLIS – A Republican senator sparred briefly with Democratic colleagues Thursday over a proposed term limits amendment to the Maryland Constitution