Cassell's college degree questioned

Attacking his opponent for a lack of character was something incumbent Benjamin F. Cassell Jr., R-Stevensville, did often before the Queen Anne's County Board of Commissioners primaries.

Now, less than a week before the general election, Mr. Cassell's character has come into question.

When asked about his educational background last month, Mr. Cassell said he earned a bachelor of science degree in marketing from the University of Maryland. His 2002 Queen Anne's County Commissioner candidate questionnaire also makes that claim.

But employees of the records and registration offices at the University of Maryland College...