Frederick celebrates 250th anniversary with weekend wings event
The Star Spangled summer lineup closes Aug 21 to 23 with Frederick balloonfest at Husky Park and Wings of Freedom Air Show at Frederick Municipal Airport. A Grand Parade on Sept 6 will feature 100 units honoring family, community, religion and heritage. Roy Meachum guest narrated I Am The Nation with Pershing's Own.
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Francis Scott Key Monument
Hogans Apology Addresses Open Meetings Controversy
Hlona Hogans of Brioderick Conway writes to ease tension from a leak of confidential executive session information regarding Brunswick Region Plan. She apologizes for an accusatory tone, retracts claims, and explains support shifting away from Richard Floyd while endorsing Martha Rice based on perceived objectivity and leadership.
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Montgomery County
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Saving Private Ryan as a test for war cinema and leadership
The piece argues Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan deserves its AFI status for brutal realism and duty, praising Capt. Miller’s leadership while analyzing cowardice through Cpl. Upham. It notes the film’s harrowing Omaha Beach opening and its lasting political and ethical questions about just causes and sacrifice.
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Omaha Beach
Normandy
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Army Rangers
Spielberg
Vietnam
Francis Ford Coppola
Michael Cimino
Oliver Stone
Stanley Kubrick
Ryan
John Miller
Tom Hanks
James Ryan
Matt Damon
Private Ryan
Hanks
Capt. Miller
Iowa
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George Washington
Newburgh
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Upham
Rolle’s “hands off” stance questioned in county race
Letter argues Frederick County voters should back Terry Adams over State’s Attorney Scott Rolle. It accuses Rolle of relying on deputies, promoting a stepping-stone view, and painting Adams with a negative campaign image while praising Adams’ commitment to crime victims and neighborhoods.
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Mr. Rolle
Terry Adams
Ms. Adams
Frederick County
Rolle
Derr for Frederick County State Senate Bid
Shirley Brobst urges voters in District 3 to re elect Jack Derr stating his moral character and family values. The letter contrasts Derr with an opponent who favors a school board referendum and asserts Derr supports legislative control over personal medical decisions.
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Jack Derrit
Jim
Jack
Derr
Frederick County
Jack Derr
Push poll clash Tam responds to July 25 statements
In The Frederick News-Post, Tam addresses criticisms of push-poll methods used by pollsters who favor certain outcomes. The piece notes debate over methodology and potential bias in early voting commentary.
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Tam
Frederick
Survey controversy over DerrMooney race raises questions in county
A reader alleges a recent phone survey supporting Senator Jack Derr contained misleading statements about his Republican primary opponent Alex Mooney. The letter cites claims on abortion positions and Christian Coalition ties, notes undisclosed sponsorship, and urges factual, transparent reporting to inform voters.
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Derr
Alex Mooney
Mr. Mooney
Mooney
Christian Coalition
Virginia
Maryland
Francis Scott Key ceremonies draw thousands to Key grave scene
About 6000 people attended the Key gravesite events with Lucy Monroe singing the National Anthem as the Marine Band played. Officials and lawmakers eulogized Francis Scott Key while two Marylanders mourned missing the ceremonies due to illness. Folger McKinsey, Bentztown Bard, helped fund the FSK Monument and could not attend. The Brunswick Potomac River festival offered bike hikes, film forum, exhibits, and contests. Frederick officials mandate city residency for new police appointees. Water tower tests show drainage of 1 million gallons. Courthouse project costs rise from 9.2 to 10.7 million over two years.
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Lucy Monroe
New York City
Francis Scott Key
Folger McKinsey
Lois McKinsey
Bentztown Bard
Magothy
Baltimore Sun
Hagy Pledges Safe, Proactive Frederick County Sheriff Record
Dorothy H Branzell endorses Jim Hagg highlighting four years of expanded investigations, better interagency cooperation, full accreditation, community programs, volunteer deputies, increased patrols, visible vehicles, expanded K-9 units, and improved pay and conditions for deputies and corrections staff.
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Frederick County
Maryland State Police
Sheriff's Office
Hagg
Jim Hagg
Frederick County Economic Developer Cites Large Concern
In a CSR debate, economic developer Ryan Dun expresses an extremely large concern about Frederick County's economic development prospects. The question arises whether a single deal has fallen through, signaling broader hesitation about upcoming projects and regional growth.
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State Farm
Bechtel
MDIPA
CSR
Steve Hoesing
Ryan Duncan
Frederick County
Farmbrook HOA rejects basketball court in east Farmbrook
Carlene Sample reports residents led by Terry Schiffler opposed a basketball court as more than 75 percent signed a petition. At the June HOA meeting many voiced concerns while Schiffler supported the plan, but the board declined.
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Hames Court
Schiffler
Farmbrook Hoa
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters exclusive to the paper with name address and phone numbers for verification. Due to high volume publication is not guaranteed and poetry or form letters are not accepted.
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