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Western Md. gas supplier seeks surcharge
HAGERSTOWN — Columbia Gas of Maryland is seeking to add a surcharge of $1.92 a month to the bills of residential customers in Washington, Allegany and Garrett counties starting Feb. […]
AG Gansler: Part of wind turbine bill unconstitutional
OAKLAND — Maryland‘s attorney general has deemed a portion of a law aimed at putting distance between wind turbines and homes unconstitutional. The Times-News reports that Attorney General Douglas Gansler […]
Deep Creek Lake planning moves forward
Representatives of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Garrett County officials signed an agreement outlining the development of a comprehensive watershed management plan for Deep Creek Lake.
Sewage spill prompts Deep Creek Lake restrictions
McHENRY — Garrett County officials say about 36,000 gallons of sewage spilled into a creek that flows into Deep Creek Lake. Officials imposed swimming and fishing restrictions in the north […]
2 captured after escape from Md. juvenile facility
WESTERNPORT — Authorities say two 17-year-old boys escaped from the Backbone Mountain Youth Center in Garrett County, but were captured within hours. The Cumberland Times-News reports that an Allegany County […]
Eye on Annapolis: Lawmaker will again try to ban fracking
A Montgomery County lawmaker plans to introduce legislation that would ban hydraulic fracturing, often called fracking, in next year’s General Assembly session, following the failure of a similar bill in 2013.
Lawmaker will again try to ban fracking
A Montgomery County lawmaker plans to introduce legislation that would ban hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in next year’s General Assembly session, after a similar bill failed in 2013.
Court reverses Deep Creek boat rental decision
CUMBERLAND — A Garrett County judge is throwing cold water on expanded boat rentals at Deep Creek Lake. The Cumberland Times-News reported in its Friday edition that the court voided […]
Garrett Co. sheriff plans selective enforcement of new gun law
Garrett County's sheriff is asking county commissioners to support selective enforcement of Maryland's new gun control law.
Eye Opener: Ethics questions in Baltimore County
A few government and politics headlines for Wednesday.
Public Service Commission approves Frostburg wind farm
The Maryland Public Service Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved the construction of 24 energy-producing wind turbines in Frostburg.
Md. bills to ban or delay gas drilling are dead
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland lawmakers seeking to block the gas drilling technique called hydraulic fracturing have struck out in the General Assembly. The Cumberland Times-News reports that a bill seeking a […]
