Letter on bomb threats at New Market Middle School
A reader laments prank bomb threats by a small student minority at New Market Middle School. She notes sun scorching four hour lines and lack of water, urges individual responsibility, and praises the many students already doing positive activities while condemning the few who disrupt. The writer references local law enforcement and a community call to volunteer rather than vandalize.
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New Market
Frederick County Sheriff's Office
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Lisa Muse
New Market Middle School
Gf Stan
Eran Edy
Littleton
Colorado
South End Coalition saga and police row over leadership
The South End Coalition saga centers on Wayne Palmer receiving the Governor's Volunteer Service Award from Lt. Gen. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend while Chief Regis Raffensberger and Lt. Hoyle clash with SEC leaders led by Dan Lathrop. The Police Citizens Assessment Panel finds few complaints sustained, highlighting distrust between minority communities and Frederick Police Department. The piece notes alleged retaliation and mismanagement within the department, with Lathrop's absence intended to avoid discomfort and calls for accountability amid long standing tensions.
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South End
SEC
Wayne Palmer
Gev
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
Frederick
Regis “Ray” Raffensberger
Dan Lathrop
Citizens On Patrol
Lathrop
Gary Hoyle
Community Services Division
Hoyle
Raffensberger
Mr. Raffensberger
Lt. Hoyle
Police Citizens Assessment Panel
South Side
Sian
Col. Raffensberger
Market Street
Harold Domer
Dfc
Miles Bowling
Col
North Market Street
Dan Jathrop
South End Coalition
Gary Hayie
Public schools and vouchers prompt hard questions in cities
In discussing funding and structure for public education, Alan Brown of Milwaukee cites the cost of losing students to parochial schools and warns vouchers may undermine public schools. The piece argues against weakening public schools and notes the need to keep religion out of state schools.
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Abdullah
Milwaukee
Alan Brown
Tribune Media Services
Ine
Local officials report on drug charge dismissal and aid to foundling
Officers and officials discussed a State’s Attorney letter advising the dropping of a drunken driving charge against a Woodsboro man to illustrate the prosecutor’s reasoning. Memorial Hospital volunteers plan a weekly linen sewing circle at Red Cross Headquarters.
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Frederick
Frederick M. Straley
Edwin F Nikirk
Edward J. Smith
Woodsboro
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Red Cross
North Court Street
Surprising experience at C. Burr Artz Library prompts reader reply
A reader praises C. Burr Artz Library staff for helpful, proactive service at the branch. The writer recalls a recent positive encounter where a librarian offered immediate help, found a needed book, noted its call number, and offered to guide to the shelf, urging Mrs. Bakner to try the library again.
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Lisa Bakner
C. Burr Artz Library
C. Buer Arta
Life after high school for a solitary student
A 1990 Singanore High School graduate recalls years of bullying in Frederick County Public Schools for being different. He describes being teased for appearance religion and interests, including gum in hair tripping in halls and being denied seats, yet finds resilience beyond high school.
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Singanore High School
New Market Middle School
Frederick County
Letters Cite Harassment and Political Views From Readers
A reader laments being harassed at school and criticizes administrators for inaction, urging constructive outlets and warning against stereotyping. The letter also praises Mr. Mooney for standing by Christian values against homosexuality and urges political support for him as a senator.
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Mooney
Mr. Mooney
Courageous stance on bill to ban discrimination praised
A public figure expresses strong support for a bill prohibiting discrimination against homosexuals and rejects the chorus of anger from critics. The remarks emphasize courage and commitment to equal rights in the current legislative debate.
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Seint Sag
Regret Over WFMD Takeover Sparks Comment on Gallagher
A Walkersville reader laments WFMD’s April 14 takeover and criticizes Mike Gallagher’s on air remarks about the Catholic Church calling them bigoted and uninformed. The letter questions authorized sanctions by new owners and expresses offense at the相关 digression.
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WFMD
Mike Gallagher
Rush Limbaugh
Catholic Church
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters to be sent to its opinion page. writers must sign with name address and home and business phones. The paper notes space limits and may abridge letters and reserves quarterly publication rights.
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Fredenck News-Post
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