Montgomery County votes to drop Indians name at school
Montgomery County school boards face pressure to drop the Indians mascot name at New Powlesville High amid protests and a near even vote to keep it. The plan includes replacing logos and murals with new imagery, supported by $30 000 in funding. Community members warn of broader implications for school identity and sensitivity.
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County officials clash over closed meetings on economic talks
Tuesday’s session sparked disagreement as county commissioners and state DEED staff discussed business retention and land deals in private. Critics argue open meetings are essential, while proponents cite confidentiality and competitive concerns affecting developers and public funds.
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Lettie Shores the sentinel of the river and her riverfront life
Residents recall Lettie Shores who lived beside the river and watched floods from her home. She opened her door to strangers, enforced quiet at her campsite, and urged others to pack up as waters rose. Her journal details floods from 1936 to 1972, including a 75 foot move of their house in 1942 and efforts to save it during Tropical Storm Agnes.
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Mooney Boosts Fight Over Senate Committee Moves
The debate centers on tactics used to shape legislation in Maryland's Senate. Mooney accuses Baker of pushing him off a committee while Baker defends the need for changes. The row over filibuster threats and committee assignments leads to Jacobs taking Mooney’s seat amid party and leadership negotiations.
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Senior residents join students in intergenerational class
The Mount hosts a program where seniors and students learn together to share positive community messages. Mrs Lohmann, 83, with a cane, plans to study American government and nursing topics, expressing initial fear giving way to curiosity and engagement.
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FCPS aims for 75 percent SAT takers and 75 percent score 1000
FCPS officials note SAT scores fluctuate as averages, not exacts, and emphasize tracking trends. The district targets 75 percent of graduates taking the SAT and 75 percent of test takers scoring 1000 or higher, while ACT usage varies by region. About 67 percent of the 2000 class pursued post high school education or training, with 42 percent entering four-year colleges and 16.6 percent two-year colleges. the district aims to boost military or education enrollment to 90 percent, up from about 70 percent.
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