Obituaries
William Donald Schaefer dies at 89; Maryland’s dominant political figure for a half-century
April 20, 2011
The Democrat served four terms as mayor of Baltimore and two terms as governor. He was a champion of big projects that transformed Baltimore: the Harborplace complex, Oriole Park baseball stadium and the National Aquarium.
World & Nation
At 76, William Donald Schaefer, the irascible politician who made the city what it is today, is giving up retirement for one last go at politics.
Aug. 13, 1998
Maryland Comptroller William Donald Schaefer was unapologetic after making suggestive comments to a governor’s aide during a meeting.
Feb. 17, 2006
Politics
Diane Frampton’s Christmas card from Gov.
Dec. 28, 1991
Several pounds of plaster molding dropped from a ceiling in Gov.
Feb. 28, 1987
Mayor William Donald Schaefer, 64, who guided the rebirth of this city’s once-decaying waterfront area, entered the Maryland gubernatorial race Monday after spending months on the campaign trail as an undeclared candidate.
May 13, 1986
Sports
Maryland Gov.
Sept. 23, 1994
Willie, the canine companion to Gov.
March 13, 1992
Maryland Comptroller William Donald Schaefer abruptly reversed course and issued a handwritten apology to a 24-year-old aide to Gov.
Feb. 18, 2006