Outlet malls lure Frederick County shoppers away from parks
A columnist notes weekend traffic to a Sharpsburg I-70 outlet mall as many residents chose discount brand name clothing over traditional outings. The piece criticizes the outlet shopping culture for its focus on deals, branding, and lack of social interaction, contrasting it with nostalgic small town shopping and mall experiences with service and parking. It suggests adding branded outlets to local options while lamenting the retreat from community-centered shopping.
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Frederick County
U.S. 50
Sharpsburg
I-70
Lean-to Sweetie and the seaside doghouse tale
In Chincoteague Maryland Roy Meachum details life with his coonhound Sweetwater and Airedale Boomer. The couple builds a lean-to porch shelter from scrap wood and pea gravel to tame Sweetie’s appetite and restless energy near the Intracoastal Waterway.
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Sweetwater
Pel Mill
Sharon
Boomer
Sweetie
Boy Dog
Greta Garbo
Frederick
Tennessee Williams
Market Street
Coonhound
Hillary Clinton in the spotlight as a conflicted public figure
An analysis of the First Lady's role amid her husband Bill Clinton's scandal outlines how public perception shifts. It notes high poll ratings alongside feelings of pity and respect, with Americans debating loyalty, trust, and the impact on national values. The piece cites Gallup surveys and remarks on media handling and personal cost.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton
Tammy Wynette
White House
Monica Lewinsky
Hillary Clinton
Clinton
Lewinsky
Donna Karan
Gallup
Bill Clinton
Francois Mitterrand
Fire destroys M J Grove storage house tires
A fire of undetermined origin gutted part of an M J Grove Lime Company storage facility, destroying many automobile tires with an estimated loss between 7000 and 10000 dollars. Fifteen men including ten Soil Conservation Service technicians finished a Thrasher Farm face lifting near Jefferson after Maryland Conservation Field Day.
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M.J. Grove Lime Company
Soil Conservation Service
Thrasher Farm
Jefferson
Maryland
Editorial stance on Frederick County growth provokes readers
Letter to the editor argues that the Aug. 14 piece Growing pains reflects a biased press influenced by a wealthy minority. The writer criticizes county commissioners and claims local institutions including Winchester Hall and City Hall are controlled by business interests.
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Frederick County
Frederick Pass
Winchester Hall
City Hall
Taking Cover Behind Legalese in Clinton Speech
Patricia Hershwitzky of Knoxville critiques President Clinton’s televised admission as evasive and self serving. She contrasts his pose as a “good father” with perceived cover ups like Filegate Travelgate and the China Connection, urging forthrightness on alleged betrayals of democracy.
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Roy Meachum
Clinton
Mr. Meachum
Filegate
Travelgate
Monica Lewinsky
No strangers, 72 hours in Baltimore trauma unit for Danny Roberts
Danny Roberts lies at the center of a prolonged vigil as family and friends, along with extended kin and students, grieve in Baltimore after his death in a shock trauma unit ordeal.
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Baltimore
Danny Roberts
Letters from Frederick readers defend Danny and urge restraint
Multiple readers recount Danny’s kindness and warn against quick judgments after an incident. They criticize media focus on violence and defend Danny’s memory, noting his friends and community valued him and urging friends to consider accuracy before judging others.
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Danny
Mayberry humorless critique of Frederick officials’ meeting
A reader attacks Frederick county and city officials over the August 13 Jobs Pathway funding session. The letter accuses leaders of staging a circus like a 1960s Andy of Mayberry rerun, alleges underhanded acts by Donna Kuzemchak and David Gray, and condemns under the table dealings and discriminatory remarks toward Mrs Kuzemchak.
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Frederick
Mayberry
County of Frederick
Donna Kuzemchak
David Gray
Kuxemchak
Kuzemchak
Dedicated county teachers deserve support
James Slusher III urges voters to back education friendly candidates as Frederick County teachers, including Dana Covey at Yellow Springs Elementary, prep on unpaid personal time. County policy allows three pre student days with only one for prep, prompting complaints that two days lack proper readiness and equity vs neighboring counties.
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Frederick News-Post
Dana Covey
Yellow Springs
Ms. Covey
Frederick County
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The newspaper invites signed letters exclusive to The News Post with full name home address and business phone numbers for verification. Due to high volume publication is not guaranteed and poetry religious verses form letters or copies addressed to others are not printed.
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Frederick
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