Arbor Day observations earn Frederick Tree City USA for 19th year
Frederick City marks Arbor Day with a tree planting at Parkway Elementary School and plans a ceremony at Thurmont Elementary. The community embraces Arbor Day’s planting ethos, highlighting Bradford pear trees and other species, and Maryland’s timing for optimal planting in spring.
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Frederick City
Bradford
Arbor Day
J. Sterling Morton
Morton
Nebraska City News
Nebraska
Maryland
Maryland Frederick delegation derides a sad clown act
Roy Meachum faults Frederick senators and delegates for a dysfunctional Annapolis session. He cites Tim Ferguson’s sensitivity to criticism, internal GOP conflicts, and Shecht’s campaign dynamics. He pins blame on Snodgrass, Bartlett, and others while noting a rare positive action on the National Museum of Civil War Medicine.
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Frederick
Annapolis
Jack Derr
Tim Ferguson
Carroll County
Ferguson
Mr. Ferguson
Sue Hecht
Don Elliott
Paul Stull
David Brinkley
Louise Snodgrass
Middletown
Derr
Snodgrass
Ms. Hecht
Baltimore
Thomas Bramwell
Eastalco
Joe Bartlett
Bartlett
Public TV needs competition and higher cultural standards
The writer argues that cheap, sensational programming dominates media and damages public taste. They urge expanding publicly funded television, cite CBS buying King World as overstretched, and advocate funding another first-class public broadcast operation to elevate culture.
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Oder
Corporation For Public Broadcasting
CBS
King World Productions
King
Wheel of Fortune
Congress
King World
Harvard
Stanford
MIT
Yale
Duke
Smithsonian Institution
Library of Congress
National Gallery of Art
National Archives
Tribune Media Servwes
Notable local elections and civic events reported
Ruth Hubbard aged 13 of Grant Street part of an incident involving a car driver. Edward K. Saltzman reelected Governor of the Frederick Lodge Loyal Order of Moose for a one year term, defeating Charles Bell. Leonard P Allison elected treasurer over Calvin Geisbert Jr. Lewis H. E. named trustee over Guy F. A wind event gusting near 60 mph disrupted water at Culler Lake during Hood College canoeing class. Felix Mendelssohn Elijah excerpts performed at Walkersville High School with choir alumni, four soloists, and a 23 piece orchestra under William Eyler Jr. Members of Frederick County, Washington County, and Jefferson County NAACP attended Mount Moriah Baptist Church services for the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. Ebenezer United Methodist Church held a mortage burning ceremony during services led by Rev. Floyd N. Lyles.
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Edward K. Saltzman
Frederick Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
Charles Bell
Leonard P Allison
Calvin Geisbert Jr
Lewis H. E
Guy F
Felix Mendelssohn
Elijah
Walkersville High School
William Eyler Jr
Frederick County
Washington County
Jefferson County
Wva
NAACP
Mount Moriah Baptist Church
Garretts Mill Road
Martin Luther King Jr
Mooney Criticizes Anti-Discrimination Act Opposition
State Senator Alex Mooney challenges Governor Glendening's anti-discrimination act, calling criticism aimed at him a diversionary tactic. He adds this is typical of people seeking to push a radical agenda on us.
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Frederick
Mount Pleasant septic concerns sparking reader critique
Betty M Holtzople of Mount Pleasant objects to Christopher Scinta’s March 23 Frederick News-Post piece on Mount Pleasant septic problems. She asserts not all homes have severe odors, calls for balanced reporting, and notes potential impact on home sales.
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Jam
Christopher Scinta
Frederick
Crowded oasis in Frederick County sparks resident concerns
A longtime Frederick County couple voices worry that rapid growth mirrors nearby Gaithersburg and Rockville. They relocated seeking affordable housing and peace, but report increasing development, traffic, and crowds eroding the tranquil oasis they sought.
Contact details for Maryland legislators and delegates
A fragmented list provides phone numbers for Maryland Senators Barbara Mikulski and Paul Sarbanes, Representative Roscoe Bartlett, and Frederick County delegation to the General Assembly including Sen Alex Mooney and several delegates with assorted district notes and a toll free line 1-800-492.
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Barbara Mikulski
Paul Sarbanes
Roscoe Bartlett
Frederick County
General Assembly
Frederick
Washington
Alex Mooney
Joe Bartlett
Sue Hecht
Louise
Senate
Carroll
Son
Dataa Pa Stull
David Brinkley
Donald Eliott
Maryland
Saevey
Letters attack growth and loss of Frederick County charm
A reader complains about developers and city planning, arguing Frederick’s farms and quiet nights will vanish under expansion. The letter condemns urban conveniences, lights, and increased traffic, urging planners and officials to preserve the county’s appeal and urging residents to relocate if they dislike the area.
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Frederick
Gaithersburg
Rockville
Frederick County
Media bias in editorial pages over smoking and politics
A reader argues that press coverage favors sympathy for freedom fighters and officials on one side, noting repeated use of attack language for some figures but not others. The letter claims bias resides on editorial pages, not front pages, and urges readers to detect bias across areas. Joseph Greene Erick
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Bill Clinton
White House
Bob Packwood
Clarence Thomas
Mooney attack against gay rights front page bias
This front page headline illustrates media bias by framing a political dispute as an attack on gay rights. It prompts reflection on how phrasing implies rights exist and shapes reader perception, highlighting loaded terms and side positioning in reporting.
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Mooney
Alex Mooney
Frederick County
Wreath theft at Knoxville Reformed Cemetery shocks family
Tracie Ann Brawner from Brunswick reports repeated thefts at her father Mark Brawner’s grave, where a red wreath with Dad’s name was first stolen in December and again in March, despite other flowers left behind. she condemns the cruelty and hopes the thief understands the pain caused.
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Mark Brawner
Knoxville Reformed
Letters to the Editor guidelines for The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters exclusive to the paper with writer time and contact details for verification. Some letters may be abridged for space. poetry and form letters are not published. Send letters to The News-Post at 200 E. Patrick St, Frederick MO 21706.
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Fredenck News-Post
Frederick Newe-Poet
E. Patricn
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Floyd N. Lyles
Mr. Mooney
Walt Kelly
Pogo the Possum
J. Michael Resser
Walkersville
Betty M. Holtzople
Mount Pleasant
Mark Warenko
Joseph Greene
Erick
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