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May 31, 2011

Maryland immigrant tuition foes claim 40,000 signatures on petition drive

ANNAPOLIS — Opponents of in-state tuition for illegal immigrants submitted over 40,000 signatures on petitions to put the measure on the November 2012 ballot, more than twice what they needed […]

May 20, 2011

Easton-based firm proposes solar farm near state prison

HAGERSTOWN — A private firm announced a $70 million plan Friday to build Maryland‘s largest solar energy project on the grounds of a state prison near Hagerstown to generate electricity […]

Apr 21, 2011

Maryland delegate seeks immigrant tuition referendum

HAGERSTOWN — A state delegate is trying to force a referendum on whether Maryland should allow illegal immigrants to pay in-state college tuition. Washington County Republican Neil Parrott said Wednesday […]

Apr 7, 2011

FirstEnergy to hire 30 to 40 at Williamsport headquarters

HAGERSTOWN — The president of FirstEnergy Corp.’s Maryland operations says the company will add 30 to 40 workers at its Williamsport office. James Fakult made the announcement Wednesday at a […]

Jan 24, 2011

Judge to take daily breathalyzer before taking bench

Washington County Circuit Judge W. Kennedy Boone III, who pleaded guilty to drunken driving in March, will undergo daily breathalyzer tests before taking the bench under a negotiated punishment from […]

Dec 12, 2010

Quaint quirks keep customers coming back to Gordon Grocery

HAGERSTOWN — In an era of the super-size supermarkets, Gordon Grocery is an anachronism. For starters, Gordon Grocery, known colloquially to patrons as Gordon’s, looks like a general store in […]