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Whitman Girls' Basketball Eyes Undefeated Season

Vikings motivated by 2014 playoff loss to Kennedy.

The 2013-14 Whitman girls’ basketball team, which had won 20 games in row, picked a terrible time to lay an egg.

Library Lovers Month’ Highlights Programs, Services

Kaydee Puppeteers to present two shows Feb. 28.

To Celebrate February as “Library Lover’s Month,” the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Potomac Chapter, will sponsor Kaydee Puppeteers on Feb. 28 at 10:30 a.m.

Celebrating Potomac’s Part in Underground Railroad

Montgomery County’s underground railroad trail and Josiah Henson Park honor courageous African Americans.

In the 1850s, the citizens of Maryland were divided over the future of slavery in the Union.

Letter to the Editor

Motorists and Rail Crossings

As an expert witness in railroad accident cases, I have spent countless hours observing motorist behavior at the Randolph Road railroad crossing in Rockville.

‘An Outstanding Human Being’

Friends and family recall Ted Cain.

Theophilus Edmund Cain, known by a host of friends and family as “Ted,” died Monday, Feb. 9 at home in Potomac.

Column: A Recipe for Economic Revival

Commentary

Just six years ago, Maryland was ranked a healthy third in the nation as a “New Economy” state burgeoning with technology companies and awash with capital.

What To Do To Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Some suggestions for a one-of-a-kind day.

Valentine’s Day is this Saturday.

Remodeling Expands Amount of Useful Space

Trend emphasizes open designs.

Open, airy and clean — that’s the look that a Potomac family wanted when they decided to remodel their dark and dingy, 1970s era kitchen.

Focusing on Residents’ Priorities

It's an honor to serve you as your Maryland state delegate, representing District 15.

Lewin’s Art on Exhibit at Photoworks

Local artist conveys emotional perspective in her photography.

Most every mother can relate to the constant, plaguing worry that Potomac artist Na’ama Lewin expresses in her latest photo exhibit, “A Day at the Pool.”

Caring for the Potomac

Developers have major role in maintaining and improving river’s health

It might sound counterintuitive, but the health of the Potomac River might be improving thanks to large-scale development in places like Tysons Corner and Rockville.

Potomac Sports Briefs for the Week of Feb. 4, 2015

Potomac sports briefs, week of Feb. 4, 2015.

Letter: Montgomery County Council To Decide On Pesticide Use

Spring is just around the corner and if the Montgomery County Council has its way, residents will learn to live with weeds, ticks, grubs and Mother Nature’s other irritants.

WMCCA Column: Defining and Ensuring Effectiveness

The proposed pesticide law pending before the Montgomery County Council and the National Park Service proposal to collect entrance fees from those using the C&O Canal National Historical Park present interesting challenges. We will learn more about the pesticide bill at WMCCA’s Feb. 11 meeting. C&O Canal Superintendent Kevin Brandt will discuss the fee proposal and other Canal issues at our March 11 meeting.

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Workshop for Potomac Parents on Managing Family Stress

Feb. 11 event is part of Parent University.

Mental health specialist Elizabeth DuPont Spencer believes stress is a topic familiar to most busy families.