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November 21, 2009
November 21, 2009
WESM Local/Regional News
WESM Local/Regional News
UMES to host celebrity-studded Gala in 2010
PRINCESS ANNE, MD
(2009-11-20)
Tinseltown is coming to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) next year, in support of the University's 11th Annual Gala. Some of the celebrities who have pledge to support the Gala's fundraising goal - and personally appear at the event - include Academy-award winning actor Louis Gossett, Jr. and legendary blues artist B.B. King.
PRINCESS ANNE, MD
(2009-11-20)
Tinseltown is coming to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) next year, in support of the University's 11th Annual Gala. Some of the celebrities who have pledge to support the Gala's fundraising goal - and personally appear at the event - include Academy-award winning actor Louis Gossett, Jr. and legendary blues artist B.B. King.
Woman indicted in infant's death
EASTON, Md.
(2009-11-20)
A Trappe woman has been indicted on a second-degree murder charge in the death of an infant who was in her care.
EASTON, Md.
(2009-11-20)
A Trappe woman has been indicted on a second-degree murder charge in the death of an infant who was in her care.
Gripes about swine flu vaccine abound
ATLANTA
(2009-11-20)
When the nation's swine flu vaccination program began in early October, health officials predicted it was going to be "messy." They were right. Demand has far exceeded supply in many places, and hundreds and even thousands people have waited hours in line. Many have been turned away when the vaccine ran out or the clinic hours ended.
ATLANTA
(2009-11-20)
When the nation's swine flu vaccination program began in early October, health officials predicted it was going to be "messy." They were right. Demand has far exceeded supply in many places, and hundreds and even thousands people have waited hours in line. Many have been turned away when the vaccine ran out or the clinic hours ended.
Diocese wants to pay benefits to pedophiles
WILMINGTON, Del.
(2009-11-20)
The Catholic Diocese of Wilmington is asking a bankruptcy judge to allow it to continue paying retiree benefits to priests who committed sexual abuse.
WILMINGTON, Del.
(2009-11-20)
The Catholic Diocese of Wilmington is asking a bankruptcy judge to allow it to continue paying retiree benefits to priests who committed sexual abuse.
AP IMPACT: NFL players hide, fear concussions
UNDATED
(2009-11-20)
Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain "shaking like a bell" when he was walloped in a game against the New York Giants a few years ago. But he never told Washington's medical staff his head ached. He's not alone. Thirty of 160 NFL players surveyed by The Associated Press from Nov. 2-15 replied that they have hidden or played down the effects of a concussion.
UNDATED
(2009-11-20)
Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain "shaking like a bell" when he was walloped in a game against the New York Giants a few years ago. But he never told Washington's medical staff his head ached. He's not alone. Thirty of 160 NFL players surveyed by The Associated Press from Nov. 2-15 replied that they have hidden or played down the effects of a concussion.
Salisbury museum hosts architecture is art exhibit
SALISBURY, Md.
(2009-11-19)
In the art of architecture, something as small as a sketch on a napkin is a critical part of the design process or so the current exhibit says at the Art Institute & Gallery.
SALISBURY, Md.
(2009-11-19)
In the art of architecture, something as small as a sketch on a napkin is a critical part of the design process or so the current exhibit says at the Art Institute & Gallery.
Old furnace road bridge near Seaford closed
SEAFORD, Del.
(2009-11-19)
The Delaware Department of Transportation has closed a bridge on Old Furnace Road near Seaford because of several large breaks.
SEAFORD, Del.
(2009-11-19)
The Delaware Department of Transportation has closed a bridge on Old Furnace Road near Seaford because of several large breaks.
Va. health officials say 1.2m H1N1 doses allocated
RICHMOND, Va.
(2009-11-19)
State health officials say they've allocated a total of 1.2 million doses of the H1N1 vaccine to Virginia sites in their overall campaign to vaccinate people against the so-called swine flu.
RICHMOND, Va.
(2009-11-19)
State health officials say they've allocated a total of 1.2 million doses of the H1N1 vaccine to Virginia sites in their overall campaign to vaccinate people against the so-called swine flu.
Ocean City, Md., finishing up beach survey
OCEAN CITY, Md.
(2009-11-18)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is finishing a survey of Ocean City's beaches to determine how much damage last week's powerful nor'easter did.
OCEAN CITY, Md.
(2009-11-18)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is finishing a survey of Ocean City's beaches to determine how much damage last week's powerful nor'easter did.
Md. mental health facility to close
CHESTERTOWN, MD
(2009-11-18)
A state panel has affirmed its decision to close a mental health clinic in Chestertown.
CHESTERTOWN, MD
(2009-11-18)
A state panel has affirmed its decision to close a mental health clinic in Chestertown.
Storm drives tires on to island beach
ASSATEAGUE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE, Md.
(2009-11-17)
Thousands of tires from a man-made underwater tire reef have washed up on the shore of Assateague Island as a result of last week's storm.
ASSATEAGUE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE, Md.
(2009-11-17)
Thousands of tires from a man-made underwater tire reef have washed up on the shore of Assateague Island as a result of last week's storm.
Md. official seeks financial literacy requirement
CUMBERLAND, Md.
(2009-11-17)
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot says he is pushing to make a semester-long financial literacy course a graduation requirement statewide.
CUMBERLAND, Md.
(2009-11-17)
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot says he is pushing to make a semester-long financial literacy course a graduation requirement statewide.
Kaine speaks to Va. board of education
RICHMOND, Va.
(2009-11-17)
Gov. Tim Kaine is commending the Virginia Board of Education for its efforts to improve education for the state's 1 million-plus students.
RICHMOND, Va.
(2009-11-17)
Gov. Tim Kaine is commending the Virginia Board of Education for its efforts to improve education for the state's 1 million-plus students.
Md. man set to die by electrocution in Va.
RICHMOND, Va.
(2009-11-17)
Unless Gov. Timothy M. Kaine blocks the execution, a former Army counterintelligence worker from Maryland is set to become the first U.S. inmate to die by electrocution since June 2008.
RICHMOND, Va.
(2009-11-17)
Unless Gov. Timothy M. Kaine blocks the execution, a former Army counterintelligence worker from Maryland is set to become the first U.S. inmate to die by electrocution since June 2008.
In Focus - Show # 88: Early Lessons in Preschool
PRINCESS ANNE, MD
(2009-11-16)
There's been a quiet revolution in America's schools over recent decades. We've added a whole extra grade to a child's education -- preschool. On this edition of In Focus, we'll hear the story of preschool education, and discover how researchers today are still learning powerful lessons about America's youngest students.
PRINCESS ANNE, MD
(2009-11-16)
There's been a quiet revolution in America's schools over recent decades. We've added a whole extra grade to a child's education -- preschool. On this edition of In Focus, we'll hear the story of preschool education, and discover how researchers today are still learning powerful lessons about America's youngest students.
Storms damage Mid-Atlantic beaches, roads
WASHINGTON
(2009-11-16)
Coastal communities in the Mid-Atlantic region recovering from recent severe storms are beginning to assess damage in their areas. The Delaware Department of Transportation says most of the approximately 50 Delaware roads that were closed or had high water from coastal flooding are now open.
WASHINGTON
(2009-11-16)
Coastal communities in the Mid-Atlantic region recovering from recent severe storms are beginning to assess damage in their areas. The Delaware Department of Transportation says most of the approximately 50 Delaware roads that were closed or had high water from coastal flooding are now open.
Kaine seeks FEMA assessment of Va. storm damage
RICHMOND, Va.
(2009-11-16)
Gov. Tim Kaine is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency to send damage assessment teams to Virginia following last week's wind-driven rain storm.
RICHMOND, Va.
(2009-11-16)
Gov. Tim Kaine is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency to send damage assessment teams to Virginia following last week's wind-driven rain storm.
Trial to begin in priest abuse case
WILMINGTON, Del.
(2009-11-16)
The first priest sex abuse lawsuit filed under a Delaware law allowing alleged victims to pursue claims for abuse that happened decades ago is set for trial.
WILMINGTON, Del.
(2009-11-16)
The first priest sex abuse lawsuit filed under a Delaware law allowing alleged victims to pursue claims for abuse that happened decades ago is set for trial.
Southern Md. gets 2 health-care grants worth $5M
LA PLATA, Md.
(2009-11-16)
Southern Maryland is getting nearly $5 million in federal stimulus money for health-care projects.
LA PLATA, Md.
(2009-11-16)
Southern Maryland is getting nearly $5 million in federal stimulus money for health-care projects.
Dover commission holds forum on slavery apology
DOVER, Del.
(2009-11-16)
Dover officials are opening debate on a proposal to ask the state legislature to issue a formal apology for slavery.
DOVER, Del.
(2009-11-16)
Dover officials are opening debate on a proposal to ask the state legislature to issue a formal apology for slavery.
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