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Bowie, MD
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Thief Steals Bowie Landscaper's Livelihood As Community Steps Up To Help Him Bounce Back
A thief picked the wrong landscaper to mess with in Maryland. Doug Halloran makes his living keeping lawns around the Bowie community in shape through his aptly named Lawbusters Lawn Service, but now he's the one looking for an assist after his mower was stolen. The theft left Halloran without a piece of equipment he depends on for work and prompted a friend to launch a fundraiser to help replace it. Halloran is a familiar face beyond the lawns he maintains. He's also a member of the Bowie Lions Club and has earned a reputation for giving his time back to the community, according to GoFun…
National Interest
'Intern In Charge:' Trump's 22-Year-Old Anti-Terror Czar Mocked On Savage Parody Website
President Donald Trump’s new appointee to oversee the federal government’s counterterrorism prevention strategy is drawing fierce criticism — and satire — for his youth and lack of experience. Thomas Fugate, 22, was named acting director of the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3), which falls under the US Department of Homeland Security. Critics say Fugate, who graduated college just last year, has no clear background in national security. MSNBC host Rachel Maddow slammed the appointment on air. “One year out of college with no evident national security experience whatsoe…
Mount Pleasant, NY
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This Area City Ranks No. 2 Nationally For Tick Problems
Some studies indicate that as many as 300,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year. Infections from diseases transmitted by ticks, mosquitoes and fleas have tripled nationally between 2004 and 2016, according to the CDC. But where are the biggest trouble spots? TruGreen, a leading national pest control and lawn care company, analyzed its data to determine just that. Based on an analysis of customer sales and service data from January 2017 to December 2017, these cities are most bothered by ticks in the U.S.: 1. Chicago, IL 2. Hartford, CT 3. Boston, MA 4. New Mon…
Greenburgh, NY
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Hartsdale Water Storage Tank Temporarily Taken Out Of Commission
Residents in Greenburgh are being cautioned to monitor their water use as crews begin painting and rehabilitation efforts at the Hartsdale Water Storage Tank. The Greenburgh Consolidated Water District announced on Wednesday that the Hartsdale Water Storage Tank at Birchwood Lane will be temporarily removed from services for painting and rehabilitation. According to officials, interior work to the tank and its structure began on Monday and will continue through the end of May, in advance of the summer. The tank will then be put back into service for the summer and shut down again in Septemb…
