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July 04, 2008 |
| LOCAL HEADLINES |
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Great Frederick Float kicks off celebration Frederick residents were red, white and blue all over Thursday night as they began celebrating the Fourth of July a day early. Baker Park area residents enjoy the view for the Fourth Residents who have front-row seats to the sights and sounds of the Fourth of July festivities today at Baker Park plan to stay home. Priest charged with child abuse A former Germantown priest, who was at the center of a $1.2 million civil settlement with an Urbana family last year, was charged Tuesday with child abuse in connection with allegations made in that suit. Plant fined for air quality violations BUCKEYSTOWN -- The state Department of the Environment has fined an international cement producer for violating federal air quality regulations at its local branch. Woodsboro burgess inducted into hall of fame Woodsboro Burgess Donald Trimmer is a Hall of Famer. Car crashes into bakery The Stone Hearth Bakery at 138 N. East St. had an unexpected visitor come through its door about 11:15 p.m. Wednesday -- a Honda Accord. Two men, two stories, one name: John Quincy Adams Two men in Frederick County share the name of one of the country's Founding Fathers, but they have little else in common. Talk Back: Where’s your favorite fishing hole? As part of the free freshwater fishing day event in Maryland, no license is required to fish in any of the state's bodies of fresh water today. Police blotter Police seek DVD thief |
| OPINION |
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- Editorial: Slip, slop, slap, wrap There are a handful of editorial topics that we return to on a yearly basis. Summer sun protection is one of them. The rays of the sun will be high overhead and potent in the next couple of months, and easy, common-sense measures can protect adults and children alike from the dangers of excessive sun exposure. |
| SPORTS |
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- AT&T National Blog — Rockin' out with Rocco With a blimp overhead and huge galleries following him around the course, U.S. Open runner-up Rocco Mediate was one of the main attractions during Thursday’s first round of the AT&T National at Congressional Country Club. |
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- Crunched supply, rising costs could lead to diminishing firework sales Although fireworks stand operators say interest and sales are comparable to previous years, future backyard celebrations could be a dud for those who don’t want to pay more. - Brunswick chamber plans first trade show BRUNSWICK -- The Greater Brunswick Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its first trade show in September. |