Career Connections boosts Frederick students with federal grant
A $963,900 three year federal grant was presented by Nancy Grasmick state superintendent of schools at a Friday morning event, backing Career Connections known as School to Careers. The program links school based and work based learning to prepare students for a competitive job market and ensure local employers have access to skilled labor. Representatives from Private Industry Council, county public schools, Frederick Community College and other agencies supported the initiative. Fi' noted skeptically by some as the old saw about connections.
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State’s Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Education and Training Advisory Council
The
Economic and Community Development Commission
County Parent- Teachers Association
County Chamber of Commerce
Frederick letter opposes slots at Pimlico and Urbana OTB
Linda S Kopelewski of Frederick argues against Maryland authorizing slot machines at Pimlico Laurel and Rosecroft and related off track betting sites. She warns of increased crime teen gambling and harm to Urbana High School neighbors, urging residents to reject the proposal despite potential tax gains.
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Delaware
Frederick County
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Racing Commission
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Laurel
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The
Mr. DeFrancis
Linda S. Kopelewski
Frederick
Bleak winter ahead for FBI amid GOP scrutiny
The FBI faces political headwinds as Republicans threaten investigations and possible resignations. Disclosures of files on prominent Republicans to Clinton aides, questions about Hillary Clinton hiring political operatives, and a contested interview at the White House compound tension between the bureau and Congress.
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Congress
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Senate
Bureau
TWA
GOP
Clinton
Louis Freeh
White House
Hillary Clinton
Bernard Nussbaum
Howard Shapiro
Freeh’s tenure under scrutiny after files case turn
Dan Thomasson critiques FBI Director Louis Freeh amid the Kenneth Starr investigation. The piece argues Freeh’s bold expansion of the bureau clashes with perceived arrogance and decision missteps in Waco, Ruby Ridge, and White House remarks, risking credibility while Congress tightens oversight. Thomasson notes lingering questions about FBI reporting reliability and calls for caution going forward.
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Ruby Ridge
William Sessions
Clintons
White House
Dan Thomasson
Scripps Howard Newspapers
Scripps Howard News Service
Frederick Chamber ad salutes Warner Brothers anniversary
A full page ad from twelve Frederick Chamber of Commerce firms congratulates Warner Brothers on its 20th anniversary since presenting first motion pictures in Frederick on August 6, 1926. The item also notes a single live Japanese beetle found after DDT spraying on a Montgomery County farm. Dr Ralph Tracey of Zitt Organic Chemicals Inc comments on the beetle.
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Frederick
Montgomery County
Ralph Tracey
Zitt Organic Chemicals Inc
Strength in unity against terrorism editorial stance
A reader contests a July 31 editorial on terrorism, urging collective resolve over fear. They invoke Benjamin Franklin to stress unity, arguing that a unified populace, not partisan divides, defeats terror and preserves national resilience. The message emphasizes shared duty against threats.
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Benjamin Franklin
Rude label for governor off the mark
Roy Meachum criticizes Governor Parris Glendening after a single elevator encounter. The governor’s press secretary defends him, noting regular access to reporters from all outlets and public news conferences to engage with the entire state.
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Roy Meachum
Parris Glendening
State House
Annapolis
Maryland Residents Help Clean Bay and Wire Schools
Letters praise volunteer efforts across Maryland highlighting Earth Day cleanup of Chesapeake Bay, Net Weekend drive to connect schools to the Internet, and Governor Glendening’s stance on media role in democracy. Anne Book and Stacy Cline.
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Maryland
Chesapeake Bay
Glendening
Forced service not the answer for senior class
Residents oppose mandatory community service for high school seniors in Frederick County Maryland. They argue it infringes on personal time and rights, citing James Bovard and the 13th Amendment, and warn it enforces servitude while offering little focus on academics or paid work.
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Frederick News-Post
Frederick County Board of Education
James Bovard
Boards of Education
Maryland
U.S. Justice Department
Man’s protest on courthouse security sparks debate
Robert Rose says he breached Frederick County Court House security with a sealed checkbook box to prove a security weakness. He argues people should feel safe and links his act to preventing disasters like Atlanta or Flight 800, while authorities ban him, calling him crazy.
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Frederick County
Atlanta
America
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites readers to submit letters with full name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume they cannot guarantee publication. Submissions can be mailed to Letters to the Editor 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or faxed to 662-6299.
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