Two Men Die In 25 Foot Fall From Boom Truck
In New Windsor two men were killed when a boom truck painting a barn tipped or fell, plunging them 25 feet. The incident follows a recent Owings Mills death of a tee trimmer struck by a falling branch. The report underlines ongoing workplace dangers and the nation’s 1995 total of 6,210 fatalities with falls and transportation events among the leading causes.
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New Windsor
Owings Mills
Baltimore-Washington
Frederick
Montgomery
U.S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
None of the Above Grips Frederick Voters Amid Front-Runner Spin
Roy Meachum argues disillusion with both parties as Californians back Ralph Nader and Libertarians while Reform and independents rise in Maryland. He cites Shifts in party registration, noting eight more Republicans in Frederick after the San Diego GOP stint, yet independents surge nationwide. He vows to vote on performance, not media hype, and stays away from Chicago’s Democratic events.
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Chicago
San Diego
California
Greens
Ralph Nader
Ross Perot
Colorado
Perot
Reform Party
GOP
Frederick
Linganore land swap questioned in Lake Linganore vote
Chester L. Wagstaff of New Market urges Lake Linganore Association members to oppose a proposed land swap with Linganore Development Group. He cites unfulfilled LDG promises to build a Pinehurst pool and recreation center, lack of land appraisal, and questions over whether the swap serves residents. He urges a no vote on September 7.
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Lake Linganore
Lake Linganore Association
Linganore Development Group
LLA
LDG
Frank Ellis
Pinehurst
Lake Talk
Lake Singapore Community News and Information Paper
Laura Nisonger
Lake Singanore
Boyer Mill Road
Lila
Chester L. Wagstaff
New Market
Poolesville fair greased pig and livestock winners headline
Junior Jack Rutter wins a fast skirmish to catch a greased pig at the Poolesville fair, while 10 year old Mary Rolfe O Neill claims the blue ribbon with her Hereford heifer in the livestock show. Also noted are gifts for hospital respirators, a rail official on vacation, a firehouse decision, and Winchester Hall renovation bids.
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Jack Rutter
FFA
Poolesville
Wilson Poole
Mary Rolfe O'Neill
Open forum on rubblefill in Frederick County
Frederick County Commissioners face a closed session request from Donald Pleasants and John Eyler over a private rubblefill proposal. Commissioner Mark Hoke urged open discussion to ensure transparency. Pleasants said the aim was to recover investments in a venture with no guaranteed approval.
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Donald Pleasants
John Eyler
Frederick County
Lappland
Mark Hoke
Frederick News-Post
Mr. Pleasants
Russell and Nikita the loving guard dogs story
Karen Collins of Frederick shares her experience with her 1 1/2 year old rotweiler Russell and 7 12 year old Doberman Nikita. She recalls heat and hostility from a gentleman yet notes the dogs are friendly well mannered and well received by many at a crowd event. Discrimination she says exists in dogs as it does in people and asks for open minds.
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Russell
Nikita
Russ
Big dogs barred at Urbana Pow Wow on Aug 4
A couple attending the American Indian Pow Wow in Urbana were told by the event chairman not to bring their two dogs Russell and Nikita onto the grounds. He said concerns about "them" would affect spectator safety and asked them to stay back and keep leashes short. The couple argued their dogs are well socialized and nonaggressive and offered responsibility.
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Tony
Russell
Nikita
Urbana
Russ
Pet custody debate over Peetie case stirs local opinion
Angela T. Taylor expresses sympathy for Ms. Wolfe and support for Humane Society president Kathy Bollinger in Peetie custody decision. She urges Frederick County Commissioners not to interfere, stressing the pet’s welfare above all.
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Ms. Wolfe
Poetie
Kathy Bollinger
The
Humane Society
Peetie
Wolfe
Frederick County
Moderates Voice Support for Balance in 6th District Debate
A letter by Alex Bradford critiques Andrew Rasbury and Roscoe Bartlett supporters for rigid ideologies. Bradford argues liberals, conservatives both push extremes, harming national unity. He champions moderate views and respect for other perspectives.
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Andrew Rasbury
Roscoe Bartlett
Rep. Bartlett
Rosbury
America
Rebuttal on Extremist Labeling in Letter to the Editor
Andrew M. Rasbury critiques Timothy D. McCown’s Aug 10 letter linking conservatives to extremism. He questions McCown’s repeated use of extremist as a slur and challenges liberal ideas buried in a Democratic “cemetery of blissful caring.”
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Timothy D. McCown
Rep. Bartlett
Mr. McCown
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters from readers with name address and phone for verification. Due to high volume not all letters may be published. Send to Letters to the Editor The Frederick News-Post Frederick Maryland 21705.
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Frederick News-Post
Patrick
Frederick
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Baughman's Lane
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Peggy Kelley
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Angela T. Taylor Frederick
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