On 9 Aug 2001, Sean Donelan wrote:

Its either the continuation, or a new fiber cut in Maryland between Baltimore and Washington DC this afternoon in addition to the one this morning.

From UUnet's NOC site:

A fiber cut in Relay MD affecting service in Baltimore and Philadelphia. Currently there is no time to repair. James Smallacombe PlantageNet, Inc. CEO and Janitor up@3.am http://3.am =========================================================================