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Mealey's Table restaurant to return to New Market
The talk of the town in New Market is the return of a restaurant many consider the anchor of the town's retail main street.
Treeland Nurseries in Frederick closes
The economy has taken its toll on many businesses, and Treeland Nurseries is one of them.
Frederick pizza shop robbed at gunpoint
Frederick police are looking for two men who robbed a pizza shop at gunpoint.
Age can't stop the beat for 88-year-old dance student
It took more than 70 years for Jim Jeffrey to get back on the dance floor. Now, nothing holds him back.
Proposed tax on bullion, gold coins draws concern from business owner
Matt Lerner relies on the wink of gold bullion to draw shoppers into his downtown Frederick coin shop But lately, the gleam in stores like his has attracted some unwanted attention from state lawmakers
Brunswick residents, officials gather to discuss racist graffiti
As police continue to investigate who is responsible for racist graffiti found earlier this month near Brunswick, residents have their own ideas about why the culprit vandalized the road
Elevated cadmium emission at Fort Detrick reviewed
The Maryland Department of the Environment is looking into "potential violations involving operations and procedures" related to a municipal waste incinerator at Fort Detrick, a state spokesman said this week.
Frederick Co. voters to receive notification of new congressional district
Registered voters in Frederick County will begin receiving the new Voter Notification Cards this week, according to a press release from the Frederick County Board of Elections.
Frederick, Md., eyes camping limits after Occupy
A recent experience with the Occupy movement is prompting Frederick officials to consider limiting camping on city land.
Baseball website hits home run with fantasy enthusiasts
For friends and former co-workers Reggie Yinger and Thad Miller, baseball is more than a game Baseball is a way of life they inherited from their families at a young age.
Bond sale nets Frederick County $6.2 million in savings
Frederick County will save $6 2 million as the result of a bond sale Thursday to refinance outstanding debt.
Fatal fall prompts push for Md. balcony inspection law
A New Market woman whose son died in 2008 after falling through a rotting second-story railing urged state lawmakers Thursday to require balcony inspections in apartments and other multi-family dwellings.
City of Frederick ponders camping rules
Occupy Frederick camped in Carroll Creek Linear Park, made statements about society and raised at least one question it did not answer.
Environmental group rates Md. counties on bay plans
Six of Maryland's 23 counties received the top rating from an environmental coalition for their Chesapeake Bay restoration plans.
Concert planned to benefit infant with rare condition
Delainie Simpson was born at Frederick Memorial Hospital with a rare chromosomal abnormality known as an unbalanced translocation, about which little is known. A benefit for her will be held Saturday at the Brunswick Fire Hall.
Frederick veterans want slots in their posts
Suffering from recession-weakened revenue, Frederick County veterans groups have proposed a possible cure: slot machines.
Judge dismisses lawsuit against sheriff, county
A federal judge has thrown out a $1 million discrimination lawsuit filed by Salvadoran native Roxana Orellana Santos against Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins, two deputies and the Board of County Commissioners.
Walkersville burgess to pitch idea on park's mulch pile
Walkersville Burgess Ralph Whitmore says he will likely approach the Frederick Board of County Commissioners within a month with an idea on how to settle the ongoing discussion about the future of the town's mulch pile in Heritage Farm Park.
Md. hunters kill 98,000 deer
Maryland natural resources officials say hunters killed more than 98,000 deer during 2011-2012 hunting season
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